Charlie Laderman

In this discussion, Charlie Laderman, a Senior Lecturer in International History at King's College London, dives into the foundations of Donald Trump's worldview. He unpacks the inconsistencies of Trump's foreign policy and how they echo historical American sentiments. The conversation touches on Trump's erratic behavior, the impact of globalization and demographics on America's identity, and the shift in US foreign policy towards self-interest. Laderman highlights how understanding these themes can reveal opportunities amid global unpredictability.