Power Play Europe is dealing with Trump all wrong, according to his former national security adviser
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Feb 20, 2025 
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, shares insights on Trump's negotiations with Putin regarding Ukraine. He highlights growing concerns among European allies about NATO's future. Sanna Marin, Finland's former Prime Minister, discusses the necessity of a unified European response to maintain security and challenge rising authoritarianism. They analyze the implications of America's shifting foreign policy and stress the importance of enhancing European defense capabilities in light of current geopolitical threats.
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European Response to Trump's NATO Stance
- NATO members in Europe should reaffirm NATO's importance and increase defense spending.
- Avoid enhancing the European identity, which could allow Trump to deem NATO redundant.
Risks of Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine
- Deploying peacekeepers could lead to a permanent partition of Ukraine.
- Peacekeeping forces can become entrenched and lead to de facto partitions.
Supporting Ukraine's Continued Resistance
- Ukraine should continue fighting, and Europe should keep supplying them.
- Avoid freezing the current lines of control, which could be dangerous.