Maximilian Hess

Maximilian Hess, founder of Nmedina Advisory and expert on political risk, joins to analyze the fallout from the recent Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. They dive into the seismic shifts in transatlantic relations, the prospects for a ceasefire in Ukraine, and the complexities of U.S.-European alliances. Hess outlines the implications for military aid negotiations and discusses how sanctions might evolve amidst rising global tensions. His insights clarify the interplay between geopolitical strategies and economic realities.

Maximilian Hess, founder of Nmedina Advisory and expert in political risk, discusses the fallout from the Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. They analyze the drastic shifts in transatlantic relations and the implications for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Hess highlights the complexities of U.S.-European relations, the concept of Euro-Atlanticism, and the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation dives into sanctions on Russia, the euro's challenge to the dollar, and the future of international alliances.

Political risk experts Finn McGuirk and Maximilian Hess discuss the challenges of a multipolar world on financial markets, including the weaponization of the global financial system. They analyze the impact of emerging players like China, the importance of international arbitration in resolving disputes, and the evolving dynamics of global finance. The discussion also highlights the influence of bilateral support on emerging markets, the strategic moves of China and Russia, and the role of recoveries in financial transactions in understanding the global economy.