Judging Freedom

Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: Will Trump Expand the US?

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Jan 9, 2025
Professor Gilbert Doctorow, an expert on Russia and international affairs, shares his insights on possible U.S. territorial ambitions under Trump, particularly regarding Greenland. He discusses the geopolitical ramifications and Russia's likely reactions. The conversation critiques Western media's fixation on future scenarios while examining immediate strategies amid the Ukraine conflict. Doctorow also analyzes the evolving dynamics within NATO and the implications of shifting political landscapes in the U.S. and Germany on European military independence.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Expansionist Ideas

  • Donald Trump is considering expanding the US, including Greenland.
  • This has sparked discussions about the Kremlin's potential reaction.
INSIGHT

Trump's Greenland Interest

  • Media focuses on Greenland's future resources and Arctic implications.
  • Professor Doctorow believes Trump's interest is more immediate and transactional.
ANECDOTE

Reagan's Grenada Invasion

  • Trump's approach mirrors Reagan's invasion of Grenada after the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing.
  • This suggests a diversion tactic related to Ukraine.
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