Nathalie Tocci, direttrice dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali e esperta di politica europea, discute le sfide dell'Europa dopo la rielezione di Trump. Sottolinea la necessità di un risveglio politico, facendo attenzione alle minacce economiche e alle relazioni transatlantiche. Tocca anche il tema dell'autonomia strategica e delle politiche climatiche in Europa, enfatizzando l'urgenza di una maggiore cooperazione tra i paesi europei. Infine, consiglia film e libri per approfondire l'importanza di affrontare le attuali crisi globali.

Join Nathalie Tocci, an Italian think tank director, Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat, and Ed Luce, a Financial Times columnist, as they dissect the international fallout from Donald Trump's second-term proposals. They explore how his protectionist policies are reshaping alliances, the erosion of American soft power, and the shifts towards a more transactional diplomatic approach. The trio also delves into the implications of U.S. foreign aid strategies and the need for a recalibrated response to the emerging multipolar world.

At the end of a friendly meeting in Moscow, President Xi of China told President Putin of Russia that they are driving changes in the world the likes of which have not been seen for a century. Meanwhile this week President Biden kicked off a Summit for Democracy with $690m funding pledge to democracies all over the world and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, called on Europe to reassess its diplomatic and economic relations with China before a visit to Beijing next week.So what changes are President Xi talking about? Who will be running the world in 20 years time? Is conflict between rival powers inevitable? And is the model of western liberal democracy in decline?Owen Bennett-Jones is joined by:Evelyn Farkas - an American national security advisor, author, and foreign policy analyst. She is the current Executive Director of the McCain Institute, a nonprofit organisation focused on democracy, human rights, and leadership. Evelyn served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under President ObamaMartin Wolf - chief economics commentator at the Financial Times and author of The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism Professor Steve Tsang - political scientist and historian and Director of the China Institute at the SOAS University of LondonAlso featuring:Henry Wang - founder and director of the Centre for China and Globalisation, a think tank with links to the Chinese Communist PartyNathalie Tocci - director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and an honorary professor at the University of TübingenPhoto: Russia's Putin holds talks with China's Xi in the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023 / Credit: ReutersProduced by Rumella Dasgupta and Pandita Lorenz

Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Institute of International Affairs in Rome and professor at the European University Institute, discusses the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second term for Europe. She highlights how his nationalism and protectionism could embolden far-right movements, especially in Italy. The conversation dives into the evolving strategies of European leaders as they shift from panic to cautious planning regarding NATO and the war in Ukraine, all while navigating the turbulent waters of transatlantic relations.

In a compelling discussion, Tom Nichols, a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of 'Our Own Worst Enemy', warns about the potential dangers of Donald Trump's second administration. Nathalie Tocci, director of the International Affairs Institute, shares insights on global reactions to Trump's presidency. They explore Trump's unique historical moment as a convicted criminal taking office, anticipate cabinet dynamics, and discuss challenges ahead in international relations, specifically regarding allies and adversaries like China.