Amanpour John Kerry on a New Era of Foreign Policy Under Trump
May 25, 2025
Bridget Brink, a veteran diplomat and former Ambassador to Ukraine, shares her courageous decision to resign in protest against U.S. policies during Trump's administration. She emphasizes the need for stronger support for Ukraine and calls for robust sanctions against Russia. The discussion also touches on the withdrawal from climate conversations, contrasting diplomatic strategies with the humanitarian crisis faced by children in Gaza. Brink's insights reveal a clash between political decisions and the urgent need for humanitarian and diplomatic action.
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US Climate Policy Regression
- The Trump administration removed climate crisis efforts from its agenda and reversed many climate policies.
- This shift cedes global leadership in clean energy to China, which is advancing rapidly.
Climate Science Is Constant
- Climate science remains unchanged despite political shifts.
- The global urgency to cut emissions and transition away from fossil fuels persists regardless of administration changes.
Pressure Russia, Not Ukraine
- To achieve peace, pressure must target Russia as the aggressor, not Ukraine the victim.
- Appeasement leads to more war; calling out the aggressor is essential.