Joshua Shifrinson

In this discussion, guests Joshua Shifrinson, an expert on international security, and Kelly Grieco from the Stimson Center argue that Trump's provocative approach can ultimately strengthen alliances through tough love. In contrast, Liana Fix, a Fellow at the CFR, and foreign policy scholar Charles Kupchan emphasize that the unpredictability under Trump's leadership is eroding trust among allies, especially in Europe and Asia. They delve into concerns about American reliability, the implications of domestic politics on global commitments, and the potential rise of nuclear capabilities in allied nations.

Katherine Thompson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and former Defense Department official, teams up with Josh Shifrinson, a University of Maryland professor and expert on grand strategy, to explore the intricacies of the National Security Strategy. They delve into controversial concepts like 'civilizational erasure,' critique the document's contradictions, and scrutinize its handling of U.S.-EU relations. The discussion highlights the NSS's economic focus on China and explores the balance of diplomacy versus military force in the Western Hemisphere, suggesting a push towards more restrained foreign policy.