Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts LIVE: Europe with Less U.S.: Preventing Russia Opportunistic Aggression in Europe
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Sep 15, 2025 General (Ret.) Philip Breedlove and Admiral (Ret.) James Foggo, both seasoned military leaders with extensive NATO experience, delve into the rising threats posed by Russia. They discuss how current policy gaps have emboldened Putin and outline the pressing need for NATO to bolster deterrence measures, like enhanced air defenses and decisive public messaging. They highlight critical capability gaps in NATO's defenses and emphasize the importance of political readiness and strategic investment to counter Russia's nuclear coercion and aggressive tactics.
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Indo-Pacific Crisis Risks European Gaps
- The CNAS report warns U.S. involvement in an Indo-Pacific crisis could pull reinforcements away from Europe and create NATO gaps.
- Those gaps would tempt Russia to exploit divisions and revise Europe's security order.
Policy Inaction Emboldens Adversaries
- Philip Breedlove argues current Western policies and inaction are emboldening adversaries, especially Putin.
- He says the absence of promised follow-on actions after diplomatic meetings undermines deterrence.
Beijing Parade And Ukrainian Successes
- James Foggo recounts the Beijing parade and axis of authoritarianism strengthening cooperation among rivals to the U.S.-led order.
- He praises Ukrainian drone and naval success that reduced Russian Black Sea power.
