In this discussion, Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent, shares insights on the controversial US National Security Strategy and its implications for Europe, particularly the absence of Russia as a threat. Lord Kim Darroch, former UK ambassador, provides a strategic analysis of transatlantic relations, highlighting how the strategy departs from decades of US foreign policy. Meanwhile, Mina Al-Lami, Syria expert, offers updates on the aftermath of Assad's fall, focusing on Ahmed al-Shara's rise and the ongoing challenges in the region.