Fareed Zakaria GPS Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
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Mar 16, 2025 
Zannie Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, shares her expert insights on the geopolitical ramifications of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. She discusses the shifting alliances in Europe due to U.S. foreign policy changes and how these dynamics may reshape global defense strategies. The conversation also navigates complex issues surrounding free speech on university campuses amid rising political tensions. Beddoes presents a captivating analysis of these intertwined global challenges and their impact on international relations.
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Europe's Response to Trump
- Trump's foreign policy, described as transactional and "mobster-like," is fundamentally changing the transatlantic relationship.
- Europeans are realizing they must increase defense spending and act more autonomously.
Differing Impact on Allies
- While Europe faces lasting damage from Trump's policies on trade, Russia, and democracy, Asian allies see the situation differently.
- The US-China relationship's dynamic influences Asian allies' perceptions, making Trump's actions appear less permanent than in Europe.
Ukraine Ceasefire Prospects
- Although Zelenskyy accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by the Trump administration and Europe, peace remains uncertain.
- Putin's acceptance "in principle" with added conditions suggests a strategic move to prolong negotiations and gain leverage.