Gideon hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Alexander Gabuev, a Russia and China expert, Jeremy Shapiro, a US foreign policy authority, and Karin von Hippel, a specialist in Middle East security. They dive into the potential consequences of Donald Trump's presidency and its impact on global relations. Expect scrutiny of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's growing ties with Russia, and the evolving dynamics in the Middle East. Their insights illuminate how 2025 may unfold amidst ongoing geopolitical complexities.

Constance Chucholowski, head of the Berlin chapter of Democrats Abroad, and Jeremy Shapiro, research director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, dive into the potential shifts in U.S.-European relations after the recent election. They analyze how a second Trump term could complicate negotiations over Ukraine and increase trade tensions. The duo also discusses the implications of ambassadorial appointments and European defense strategies against Russian threats, while highlighting challenges for Americans abroad and the broader impacts on democracy and journalistic freedom.

Marie Dumoulin, Director of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, and Jeremy Shapiro, Head of ECFR’s Washington office, delve into the shifting tides of U.S. foreign policy amid Donald Trump’s potential re-election. They discuss the rising conversation around a ceasefire and what it could mean for the war in Ukraine. With Trump’s new envoy, General Kellogg, emerging, they review military strategies and the urgency of European nations to bolster their own security. The pair also highlight the complexities of Ukraine’s mobilization and the geopolitical stakes involved.