One Decision In Brief: One Year of Trump 2.0 - What’s the Global Impact?
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Jan 20, 2026 Sabrina Singh, former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, joins Sir Richard Dearlove to dissect the tumultuous year of Trump's second term. They discuss how Trump's policies have sparked global instability and a retreat into isolationism, with a particularly alarming relationship with Putin affecting Ukraine. Sabrina highlights shifts in US foreign aid, tensions in the Middle East, and the implications of tariffs. They also explore the growing significance of AI in geopolitics, the challenges posed by China, and the unexpected protests in Iran, painting a complex picture of current global dynamics.
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Trump As Catalyst For Pax Americana's Decline
- Sir Richard Dearlove argues Trump accelerated a pre-existing decline of Pax Americana rather than solely causing it.
- Europe faces shock and must boost defence spending to compensate for shifting U.S. emphasis.
Risky U.S.–Russia Signals On Ukraine
- Sir Richard Dearlove warns Trump's friendly posture toward Putin risks jeopardizing Ukraine's future.
- He notes recent Trump statements blaming Zelensky and overlooking Putin's unchanged war objectives.
First Weeks: Agency Closures And Strikes
- Sabrina Singh recounts immediate post-inauguration actions: USAID shuttered and rapid Middle East tensions.
- She lists joint strikes with Israel, a fragile Gaza ceasefire, and a Venezuela regime-change effort as early moves.