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Andrew Roth

The Guardian's global affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C., providing expert analysis on US foreign policy and international relations.

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61 snips
Jun 22, 2025 • 24min

Why Trump bombed Iran

Hugo Lowell, a reporter for Guardian US known for tracking Trump’s inner circle, and Andrew Roth, a global affairs correspondent in D.C., dive into U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. They discuss the strategic implications of these actions and the mixed responses from military leaders. The conversation explores potential Iranian retaliation and its effects on global markets. They also tackle Trump's evolving foreign policy, contrasting isolationism with aggressive intervention strategies that could reshape international relations.
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May 6, 2025 • 27min

The Zelenskyy-Trump deal

Andrew Roth, Global affairs correspondent for The Guardian, unpacks the recent minerals agreement between Ukraine and the U.S., exploring its implications for Ukraine's economy during conflict. He discusses the negotiation process involving Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting the complexities of a 50% revenue split for mineral extraction. Roth also delves into the geopolitical stakes, the role of China in global markets, and the evolving U.S. foreign policy landscape, revealing how this deal could reshape market access for critical technologies.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 18min

Is Trump abandoning his ‘America First’ policy for Ukraine?

This week, Andrew Roth, The Guardian's global affairs correspondent, dives into Trump’s recent interactions with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He discusses whether Trump is sacrificing his 'America First' mantra for a peacemaker role amidst the Ukraine crisis. The conversation explores Trump's evolving foreign policy, his need to navigate the complex dynamics of NATO, and the expectations of his MAGA base. Roth also highlights the challenges of offering security guarantees to Ukraine while maintaining strong ties with Eastern Europe.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 27min

How far will Trump’s embrace of Russia go?

Andrew Roth, The Guardian's global affairs correspondent, shares insights on the implications of the U.S. halting military aid to Ukraine and its impact on European security. He discusses Trump's controversial stance that blurs the lines between peacemaker and warmonger, highlighting how personal dynamics shape foreign policy. Roth also delves into shifting NATO relations and critiques the transformation of American foreign policy under Trump—moving away from traditional support for democracy and human rights, with Europe's security landscape at stake.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 31min

Streak of Madness – Is Tulsi Gabbard a threat to US security and more?

Andrew Roth, the Global affairs correspondent for The Guardian, delves into Tulsi Gabbard's controversial political journey—from an antiwar Democrat to a staunch Trump loyalist. He argues her appointment in intelligence signals a challenge to the security establishment and explores her fascination with strongmen. Roth discusses how Gabbard promotes paranoid social media politics within the government and critiques the implications of her evolving loyalties on U.S. national security, posing crucial questions about political accountability and intelligence manipulation.

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