Today in Focus Trump’s ex-Russia adviser on the prospect of WW3
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May 14, 2025 Fiona Hill, a former advisor to Donald Trump on Russia and a defense expert, shares her insights on the precarious state of global politics. She discusses how the breakdown of international systems can make the world more dangerous. Hill reflects on her Cold War upbringing, Trump’s unconventional leadership style, and the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Russia relations. She emphasizes the urgency of addressing new global powers and the need for the UK to strengthen defense ties with Europe post-Brexit.
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Global Danger from System Breakdown
- The current global danger stems from a breakdown in international systems, unlike the Cold War's institutionalized blocs.
- Rising powers and shattered deterrence create complex, interconnected conflicts causing immense human suffering.
Choosing Moscow During Cold War Fear
- Fiona Hill chose to study Russian and go to Moscow during the 1983 nuclear war scare rather than hide in a bunker.
- Her interest was driven by Cold War tensions and the Euro missile crisis threatening nuclear conflict.
Trump as Modern Constitutional Monarch
- Fiona Hill describes Trump's mindset as that of an 18th-century monarch constrained by the US Constitution.
- Trump aims to form a loyal court around himself, challenging democratic conventions and institutions.
