Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts LIVE: Transatlantic Turbulence and the Future Role of the U.S. in European Security
Feb 21, 2025
Emma Ashford, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center specializing in U.S. foreign policy, and Stephen Wertheim, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment focusing on foreign policy history, dive deep into the changing landscape of U.S.-European relations. They discuss the seismic shifts in U.S. security commitments post-Trump's comments, the complex dynamics of U.S.-Ukraine relations, and the implications of a possible Trump presidency on foreign aid. Their insights remind us of the intricacies of navigating these tense geopolitical waters.
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Predictable Shift
- The Trump administration's shift in US-European relations was predictable.
- It follows decades of US urging Europe to increase defense spending.
Renegotiating Transatlantic Relations
- Trump's approach, while signaled, has surprised some in its specifics.
- It represents a renegotiation of the transatlantic relationship.
US-Russia-Ukraine Dynamics
- Trump's rapid concessions to Russia and criticism of Zelensky are surprising.
- The US aims for a Ukraine settlement, but Kiev's pushback might be unwise.