The General & the Journalist Why Trump doesn't understand Putin, with Gen Sir Nick Carter
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Aug 20, 2025 General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff in the UK, shares his expertise on global political dynamics, particularly focusing on the implications of the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin. He argues that a security guarantee for Ukraine without American troops is futile, drawing parallels to the Bosnian War. Carter also highlights Trump's historical misunderstandings encountered during D-Day commemorations, emphasizing the need for political clarity in military strategies and the importance of enhanced defense spending to ensure national resilience.
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Putin Scored A Diplomatic Victory
- The Alaska summit gave Vladimir Putin a diplomatic win by securing a rare face-to-face with a US president during an active war.
- Sir Nick Carter argues this publicly elevated Russia's status and reduced pressure from threatened secondary sanctions.
Momentum Without Military Certainty
- The Washington day of shuttle diplomacy created political momentum but left practical guarantees vague.
- Carter says talk of an Article 5-style guarantee is hollow without clarity on US boots and concrete commitments.
D-Day Conversation With Trump
- Sir Nick Carter recounts hosting President Trump during the 75th D-Day commemorations in 2019 and discussing WWII history.
- Carter says Trump admitted he didn't understand history fully but was personable with veterans.