Stephen Wertheim

Stephen Wertheim, a U.S. foreign policy historian and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, delves into the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy. He discusses its shift from the pursuit of global dominance to embracing a culture war, particularly in Europe. Wertheim highlights concerns about U.S. reliability among European allies, critiques the Biden administration's diplomatic approach, and outlines America's strategy for economic competition in Asia and a renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere.

Exploring the case for U.S. retrenchment in foreign policy, historical shifts from isolationism to containment, consequences of the Iraq War on US foreign policy, prioritizing Asia over Europe and the Middle East, and debating U.S. retrenchment and global power dynamics.

Emma Ashford, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center specializing in U.S. foreign policy, and Stephen Wertheim, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment focusing on foreign policy history, dive deep into the changing landscape of U.S.-European relations. They discuss the seismic shifts in U.S. security commitments post-Trump's comments, the complex dynamics of U.S.-Ukraine relations, and the implications of a possible Trump presidency on foreign aid. Their insights remind us of the intricacies of navigating these tense geopolitical waters.

Join historian Stephen Wertheim, Arab American Institute's Maya Berry, and national security reporter Spencer Ackerman as they dissect the foreign policy visions of Trump and Harris ahead of the 2024 election. They delve into how recent events in Gaza are reshaping voter sentiments, particularly among Arab and Muslim Americans. The trio also examines the bipartisan consensus on military dominance, the electoral implications of U.S. foreign policy, and the shifting dynamics in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Palestine.

Stephen Wertheim and Nadia Schadlow discuss Biden's foreign policy successes and failures, including his stance on Ukraine, China policy, and concerns about his approach to the US-China relationship. They address concerns about Biden's statements on Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the one China policy while enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities.