Autocracy in America The Ambassador
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Aug 1, 2025 
In this discussion, John Bolton, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and National Security Advisor, shares insights on the complexities of American foreign policy. He and host Garry Kasparov analyze the implications of the 'America First' approach, tackling its effects on international alliances and diplomacy. They scrutinize the U.S.'s relationship with NATO, delve into geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, and explore strategies for supporting global democracy without relying solely on military force. Bolton emphasizes the need for a more engaged and strategic American leadership.
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Military Intervention Prevents Larger Wars
- Harry Truman taught that fighting small conflicts prevents bigger wars.
- Evidence shows military intervention helped transform South Korea into a thriving democracy.
Autocrats Ignore International Rules
- Vladimir Putin and similar autocrats ignore international rules and norms.
- Believing in a "rules-based international order" without enforcement handicaps U.S. defense capabilities.
Trump's America First Lacks Strategy
- Trump's "America First" has no consistent philosophy or grand strategy.
- He sees foreign policy transactionally, focused on deal-making power rather than principles or history.
