This is Gavin Newsom And, This is Richard Haass
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Jun 26, 2025 Richard Haass, former diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, shares his expertise on crucial global issues. He dives into Iran's nuclear ambitions and discusses the impact of an America First foreign policy on international relations. The conversation explores shifting U.S.-Saudi alliances and the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics, including recent developments like 'Abraham Accord 2.0.' Haass also emphasizes the roles of Africa and Latin America in global stability and the importance of civic engagement in defending democracy.
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NATO Spending and Its Impact
- President Trump spurred Europeans to increase NATO defense spending, pushing them to shoulder more of the common defense burden.
- However, how Europeans spend their defense funds matters more than how much they spend overall.
Germany's New Leadership Role
- Germany's new ability to raise serious debt enables stronger economic growth and national security contributions.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz could position Germany as Europe's leader amid other countries' domestic gridlock.
Limits of Military Strikes on Iran
- The U.S.-led strike on Iranian nuclear sites reduced but did not eliminate Iran's nuclear program.
- Iranian determination to develop nuclear weapons may strengthen, motivated by the strike’s deterrent failure.
