Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 100 Days That Shook the World: How Trump and the GOP Broke America’s Role in Global Leadership
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May 1, 2025 Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama and co-host of Pod Save the World, discusses the rapid dismantling of America's role in global leadership under Trump and the GOP. He explores the implications of pulling out of the WHO, weakening NATO, and cutting foreign aid. Rhodes emphasizes the need for civic engagement and problem-solving to reverse these trends. Listeners gain insight into the challenges of isolationism and the importance of maintaining strong international alliances while reimagining U.S. foreign policy for a collaborative future.
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America's Post-WWII Leadership Rise
- Post WWII, America emerged as the world's leader by creating international systems centered on its power and economy.
- This leadership was sustained due to an enemy in the Soviet Union and America's military and economic strength.
Impact of Trade Wars on Economy
- China's global investments, especially in Africa, secure critical resources for future industries like clean energy.
- America's trade war and tariffs disrupt global economies and fail to address the core issue of trade deficits.
US Policies Push Allies to China
- Trump's trade conflicts have pushed Canada toward China, altering a key geopolitical alliance.
- Instead of uniting against China, U.S. policies risk dividing traditional partners and strengthening China's global influence.
