The Good Fight Ivan Krastev on 2026
Dec 27, 2025
Ivan Krastev, a prominent political scientist and chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies, dives into pressing global issues alongside host Yascha Mounk. They dissect the waning influence of Trump's policies and the resultant legal and political constraints. Krastev elaborates on Europe's strategic vulnerabilities in light of shifting demographics and rising powers like China. He warns of nationalism fueled by demographic fears and examines how AI and wealth inequality intertwine with social anxieties, reshaping politics and national identities.
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Speed Without A Grand Narrative
- The Trump administration moved very fast but lacked a clear destination or grand narrative.
- That speed exhausted energy without producing lasting change in people's lives.
The World Expects A Chinese Decade
- Global public opinion shifted to expect a Chinese decade despite intense discussion of Trump.
- The rise of China no longer frightens many publics the way it once did.
Transactional Diplomacy Lowers Fear
- Trump's transactional diplomacy depolarized international opinion by dealing bilaterally with rivals.
- That behavior made China seem less aggressive and more predictable to many countries.