UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Fiona Hill: The West must wake up
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Jun 27, 2025 Fiona Hill, a renowned expert on Russia and former Senior Director in the Trump administration, dives into the complexities of global politics. She analyzes the '12-day war' between Israel and Iran and the U.S. military response, discussing its implications for world peace. Hill emphasizes the urgent need for NATO to enhance defense spending and European autonomy amid rising nuclear threats. The conversation also touches on the shifting landscape of foreign policy and the risk of escalating global conflicts, questioning whether we are inching closer to World War III.
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Trump's Conflict Strategy
- Trump's approach to conflict involves quick, decisive strikes followed by rapid withdrawal.
- He equates ceasefires with peace, often without comprehensive negotiated agreements.
Risks of Superficial Military Actions
- Short-term military actions can seem successful but have unpredictable long-term consequences.
- Trump's framing of actions like Hiroshima risks normalizing extreme military solutions globally.
Regime Hardening After Strikes
- Iran's regime likely to harden and intensify its nuclear program post-strike.
- Such actions often strengthen regimes internally, similar to Putin's response to internal dissent.