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Ukraine and European security in the Trump era: Insights from Sen. Elissa Slotkin

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Feb 22, 2025
Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and current U.S. Senator, joins Alina Polyakova, the President of the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss pressing issues in European security. They analyze the repercussions of Trump's call with Putin and how it affects U.S.-Europe relations. The conversation dives into NATO allies' concerns about American support and the challenges in ensuring Ukraine's security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. They also touch on the need for European nations to bolster their defense capabilities in a potentially isolated landscape.
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INSIGHT

Munich Security Conference Focus

  • The Munich Security Conference attendees focused on U.S. foreign policy shifts under the second Trump term.
  • The primary concern was the new administration's skepticism of global alliances and transactional approach to foreign policy.
ANECDOTE

Trump-Putin Call

  • President Trump's unexpected call with Vladimir Putin unsettled NATO allies, who were not given prior notice.
  • This call raised concerns about the future of European security and the U.S.'s role in it.
INSIGHT

Vance's Speech

  • Vice President Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference avoided mentioning Russia or Ukraine.
  • His focus on internal threats to European democracies, rather than external ones, was noteworthy.
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