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Rumble in the Oval: Strategy or Spectacle?

Mar 19, 2025
Guest
Maximilian Hess
Maximilian Hess, founder of Nmedina Advisory and expert in political risk, discusses the fallout from the Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. They analyze the drastic shifts in transatlantic relations and the implications for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Hess highlights the complexities of U.S.-European relations, the concept of Euro-Atlanticism, and the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation dives into sanctions on Russia, the euro's challenge to the dollar, and the future of international alliances.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Evaluating U.S.-European Relations
02:16 • 11min
3
The Future of Euro-Atlanticism and Europe's Defense Unity
13:32 • 3min
4
Geopolitical Ambitions and U.S. Foreign Policy
16:33 • 15min
5
Geopolitical Maneuvers: Russia, OPEC, and the U.S. Response
31:53 • 2min