Matthew Kroenig

Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center, brings insightful expertise on U.S. foreign policy. He discusses Trump’s mixed but generally positive approach in his second term. Kroenig highlights the 'peace through strength' strategy, emphasizing a decisive response in Venezuela. He connects great-power competition, particularly with China, to tech measures. The conversation covers Trump's fluctuating tone towards Russia, including potential nuclear pressures regarding Ukraine, and explores future U.S. options in the Middle East and North Korea.

Join Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council, along with Hoover Institution scholars John Cochrane and H.R. McMaster, as they tackle pressing geopolitical issues. They discuss the rising tensions in the Middle East and the impact of U.S. foreign policy. Kroenig shares insights from his book on Republican strategies and the need to revisit Cold War deterrence. Meanwhile, Cochrane analyzes market instability and trust in government, reflecting on lessons from history amid today's challenges.

Matthew Kroenig, a Republican foreign policy strategist, and Dan Negrea, a thought leader on the new Cold War, argue that a fusion of Reagan and Trump’s foreign policies is essential to counter China's rise. They discuss American foreign policy interests and the importance of prioritizing direct national security over ideological values. The duo highlights the unsustainability of China's economy due to its communist roots and advocates for a robust national defense strategy that intertwines military readiness with domestic policy to strengthen U.S. competitiveness.

Matthew Kroenig discusses the unity in Republican foreign policy, potential Trump 2.0 policies, and comparisons between Trumpism and Reaganism. They explore GOP divisions on Ukraine, China relations, isolationism post-Trump, and implications of a second Trump term for NATO and alliances.

Matthew Kroenig, a Foreign Policy columnist and senior director at the Scowcroft Center, argues that Trump's removal of Maduro in Venezuela was a justified move due to security threats and Venezuelan suffering. He outlines a cautionary transition plan to stabilize the country without repeating past mistakes like Iraq and Afghanistan. Kroenig also discusses how changes in Venezuela could affect Cuba and emphasizes the strategic importance of U.S. national security efforts in the region. Lastly, they touch on Iran's protests and the risks involved in U.S. intervention.