Undercurrents Curt Mills: The neocons are losing in Trump 2.0
Mar 20, 2025
Curt Mills, Editor-in-chief at The American Conservative, offers sharp insights into Trump’s evolving foreign policy as he resumes office. He discusses the challenges posed by the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire and the Ukraine situation. Mills highlights the internal power struggles among neoconservatives and the MAGA movement, revealing tensions in U.S. diplomacy. The conversation dives into how these dynamics could reshape U.S. foreign relations, reflecting on past administrations to illuminate future implications.
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Competing Interests in Trump Administration
- Trump’s foreign policy in his second term has created competing interests within the White House.
- This has led to a complex situation involving the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Putin's Ambitions and Ukraine's Dependence
- Putin's ambitions likely don't include Western European expansion like Hitler.
- Ukraine relies heavily on US support and cannot independently maintain its current government.
Trump's Economic Approach to Foreign Policy
- Trump emphasizes economic ties as leverage for peace, a view not shared by other politicians.
- Russia's economic integration is more significant with Europe than the US.