Sumantra Maitra

Sumantra Maitra, a senior writer and director of research at The American Conservative, dives into the complex U.S.-Europe relationship. He discusses the concept of offshore balancing and the need for the U.S. to pivot its strategy towards maritime strength. Maitra critiques NATO and the EU's structural problems, emphasizing Germany's pivotal role in burden-sharing. He argues that America's foreign policy should prioritize domestic revitalization in manufacturing and education, challenging the notion that the U.S. must always maintain a favorable international perception.