

#402 - The Geopolitics of Trump 2.0
91 snips Mar 1, 2025
Niall Ferguson, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of 16 influential books, joins the discussion about the current geopolitical landscape. They dive into Trump's handling of Ukraine and the shifting dynamics between Europe and the U.S. Ferguson critiques American foreign policy under both Trump and Biden, highlighting the dilemmas of rising powers like China. The conversation touches on free speech issues in the UK, economic concerns tied to national debt, and the contrasting strategies for the Middle East, all against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
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Reversed New Deal
- Trump's second term start feels like the 1933 New Deal, but reversed.
- He aims to shrink the federal government amidst post-COVID boom, not expand it during depression.
Global Bewilderment
- Global bewilderment surrounds Trump's foreign policy, especially his stance on Ukraine.
- His pro-Putin comments and labeling Zelensky a dictator have baffled many.
European Resolve
- Trump inadvertently achieved what other presidents couldn't: European resolve for self-defense.
- His actions made Europeans realize the US security backstop is gone, prompting increased defense spending.