The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev
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Jan 21, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Adam Tooze, a historian and economic analyst known for his insights on global economics, joins Ivan Krastev, a political scientist and chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies. They dive into Trump’s controversial obsession with Greenland, revealing its implications on U.S.-Europe relations. The duo contrasts Western Europeans' shock with Eastern Europeans' fears regarding American tactics. They also debate Trump's impact on the post-war order and the precarious balance between democracy and authoritarianism in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
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Davos: Bad Catering, Big Drama
- Adam Tooze reports Davos catering is surprisingly poor and humorously memorable.
- He also says Greenland overshadowed the forum and attendees expect chaos around Trump's arrival.
Symbolic Power Over Strategy
- Trump's Greenland push is primarily a symbolic, performative act rather than a careful strategic campaign.
- Ivan Krastev says Trump loves announcements and trailers, not the long work of negotiation or maintenance.
Lutnick Stonewalls On Greenland
- Adam Tooze describes pressing Commerce Secretary Lutnick about Greenland and getting stonewalled.
- Lutnick repeatedly refused to answer questions, shutting down discussion at the panel.
