The Documentary Podcast Donald Trump’s new world order
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Apr 6, 2025 Fred Flights, the former Chief of Staff of the National Security Council during Trump's first term, provides insight into the drastic changes in U.S. foreign policy under the 'America First' agenda. He discusses how Trump's approach has unsettled global alliances and reshaped international relations, including the dynamics with NATO and Russia. The conversation also touches on the impact of these policies on younger voters and America's identity. Flights emphasizes the need for healing domestic divisions while navigating a new multipolar world.
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WWII Memorial Visit
- Jamie Coomarasamy begins at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., reflecting on America's post-war role.
- He notes the memorial's inscriptions about restoring freedom and ending tyranny.
Shifting Foreign Policy
- President Trump's early second term actions raise questions about fundamental shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
- This marks a departure from the post-war consensus on America's global role.
Post-War Order
- David Frum highlights the post-war order as a collaborative project, shaped by the lessons of WWII and the Depression.
- This order, though imperfect, represented a positive direction guided by the memory of past mistakes.