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In this jam-packed edition of the RattlerGator Report, J.B. White brings his signature energy, spiritual insight, and unapologetic fire to one of the most explosive episodes yet. Broadcasting from Tallahassee amid technical chaos and BB-gun vandalism, JB dives into the escalating war inside the Department of Defense, where Trump's America First appointments are triggering panic and leaks among Obama-era holdovers. Anchoring his analysis in a powerful clip from Dan Caldwell's Tucker Carlson interview, JB walks through the impressive team Trump is assembling at the Pentagon, from Pete Hegseth's embattled leadership to rising figures like Elbridge Colby, Dan Raisin Kane, and Troy Mink. He unpacks the deep-state backlash, suggesting a black-ops-style leak campaign is targeting these individuals through the Defense Policy Board, where names like Susan Rice still linger suspiciously. JB speculates on a behind-the-scenes op possibly involving Elon Musk and even hints at double-agent intrigue surrounding Rice. He also reflects on Schedule F's strategic implementation, the broader financial chess game involving Bitcoin and gold, and how Trump's subtle pressure on Jerome Powell may be part of a controlled economic takedown. From Vatican vibes to Supreme Court power plays and the CIA's murky legacy, JB weaves it all together in a riveting hour of geopolitical prophecy and patriot passion. Buckle up, Trump 2.0 is just getting started.

After a long wait, the Coalition’s multi-billion-dollar defence policy is here. Is it too late to help them at the polls? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thách thức kép, giữa một bên là sự bất định của chính quyền mới ở Mỹ và bên kia là một Trung Quốc ngày một xác quyết, đang đặt Đài Loan trước một thực tế đáng sợ : Rủi ro chính quyền Mỹ hiện tại hoặc tương lai có thể coi những thách thức của Đài Loan là một mối quan tâm xa vời. Chưa có lúc nào Đài Loan phải đương đầu với một thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan về mặt chiến lược nghiêm trọng như lúc này. Một mặt, Trung Quốc gia tăng sức ép trong nhiều lĩnh vực, từ kinh tế, ngoại giao và nhất là quân sự. Bắc Kinh luôn xem hòn đảo này như là một phần lãnh thổ không thể tách rời và một ngày nào đó phải được thống nhất bằng mọi giá, kể cả bằng vũ lực.Đài Loan trước sức ép quân sự từ Trung Quốc Giới quan sát dự đoán từ đây đến năm 2027, Trung Quốc có thể đánh chiếm Đài Loan. Tuy nhiên, việc chiếm đảo không phải là một nhiệm vụ dễ dàng, do địa hình phức tạp và nhất là Bắc Kinh vẫn còn e ngại phản ứng từ Washington : Liệu Hoa Kỳ có bảo vệ Đài Loan nếu Trung Quốc mở chiến dịch tấn công?Nhưng từ đây đến ngày « giấc mơ Trung Hoa » được thành hiện thực, Trung Quốc không ngừng thao dượt quân sự phối hợp hải lục không quân với quy mô mỗi lúc một lớn hơn. Cuộc tập trận mới nhất trong hai ngày 01 và 02/04/2025 là một ví dụ điển hình : Bắc Kinh huy động không chỉ hải quân, không quân, mà cả đơn vị tên lửa và bộ binh.Theo quan sát từ nhà nghiên cứu Marc Julienne, giám đốc Trung tâm châu Á, Viện Quan hệ Quốc tế Pháp IFRI, mục tiêu là nhằm củng cố các năng lực liên tác chiến giữa các lực lượng quân đội Trung Quốc, nhưng cũng nhằm mô phỏng phong tỏa các cảng biển chính, ngắt đường cung cấp năng lượng và nhất là chặn đường chính phủ cũng như người dân Đài Loan đào thoát.Trên đài truyền hình ARTE, nhà nghiên cứu về Trung Quốc nhận định tiếp :« Đây thực sự là một đợt huấn luyện. Nếu Trung Quốc muốn mở một chiến dịch xâm chiếm hay phong tỏa trong ngắn, trung, hay dài hạn, họ phải được chuẩn bị cho chiến dịch này. Tôi nghĩ rằng chúng ta không nên đánh giá thấp công tác chuẩn bị cho chiến đấu. Và điều này được nói rõ trong các phát biểu chính trị hay quân sự chính thức. Việc chuẩn bị cho chiến đấu là một trong những ưu tiên của Quân đội Giải phóng Nhân dân.Vào thời điểm nào chiến sự sẽ diễn ra, thật khó mà nói. Nhưng người ta thường nói đến năm 2027, bởi vì đó sẽ là năm kỷ niệm 100 năm ngày thành lập quân đội và bởi vì ông Tập Cận Bình đã ra lệnh cho quân đội phải sẵn sàng chiến đấu vào thời điểm đó. Chúng ta cũng nên biết là Trung Quốc hiện đang có chút cơ may bởi vì càng chờ đợi, Trung Quốc sẽ càng hùng mạnh, nhưng ở phía bên kia, các đối thủ cũng sẽ củng cố mạnh hơn và sự phối hợp của họ cũng sẽ được chặt chẽ hơn ».Sức ép này từ Trung Quốc đặt hòn đảo này trước một thách thức to lớn : Đài Loan phải ứng phó với các rủi ro cấp bách như thế nào ? Chẳng hạn như sự phụ thuộc vào năng lượng nhập khẩu, tính dễ bị tổn thương của các tuyến cáp ngầm viễn thông nối Đài Loan với thế giới, nguồn dự trữ lương thực và tài nguyên, cũng như khả năng phòng thủ mạng trước các cuộc tấn công từ tin tặc Trung Quốc v.v…« Thách thức Donald Trump »Mặt khác, cùng lúc này, chính quyền tổng thống Lại Thanh Đức phải đối mặt với điều mà hai nhà nghiên cứu về Trung Quốc, Jude Blanchette và Gerard DiPippo, Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Trung Quốc, thuộc tổ chức tư vấn RAND Corporation, gọi là « Thách thức Donald Trump ». Chính sách thương mại và quốc phòng của Đài Loan đã chuyển sang một hướng mới kể từ khi tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump nhậm chức vào tháng 01/2025.Đài Loan có nguy cơ  bị áp thuế đến 32% theo như thông báo đầu tiên của ông Donald Trump ngày 02/04, nếu đàm phán thất bại. Giống như nhiều nước khác trong khu vực, Đài Loan có thặng dư mậu dịch đến 76 tỷ đô la trong năm 2024, đứng thứ năm trong số các đối tác thương mại của Hoa Kỳ. Kim ngạch xuất khẩu của Đài Loan sang Mỹ đạt mức 119 tỷ đô la, chủ yếu là chất bán dẫn và đồ điện tử, nhưng chỉ nhập khẩu 42 tỷ đô la hàng Mỹ.Điều này có nghĩa là Đài Bắc phải tăng gấp đôi lượng hàng nhập khẩu để thu hẹp khoảng cách, đây thực sự là một nhiệm vụ khó khăn. Chính phủ tổng thống Lại Thanh Đức hiện đang xem xét những thỏa thuận nào có thể đề nghị với chính quyền Trump. Tuy nhiên, theo hai nhà nghiên cứu người Mỹ trên trang RAND, rủi ro đối với Đài Loan cao hơn so với các nước khác do tầm quan trọng của mối quan hệ hợp tác an ninh giữa Đài Loan và Hoa Kỳ.Do vậy, ngoài việc Đài Loan có thể mua thêm một số mặt hàng chính như dầu hỏa, khí hóa lỏng, than đá, máy phát điện hay nông sản, Đài Bắc cũng có thể tăng mua vũ khí. Hiện tại, ngân sách quốc phòng của Đài Loan chỉ chiếm khoảng 2,45% GDP. Tổng thống Lại Thanh Đức gần đây cam kết tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng lên mức 3%.Đây là một mức chi mà nhiều quan chức chính quyền Trump đánh giá là chưa đủ nếu xét đến quy mô của mối đe dọa mà hòn đảo này phải đối mặt. Ông Elbridge Colby, trong phiên điều trần trước Nghị Viện để được bổ nhiệm là thứ trưởng Quốc Phòng, phụ trách Chính sách, đã tuyên bố « Đài Loan nên chi đến khoảng 10% hoặc ít nhất một con số nào đó trong phạm vi này. »Chất bán dẫn : « Lá chắn silicon » của Đài LoanTuy nhiên, theo hai nhà nghiên cứu người Mỹ, cốt lõi vấn đề ở đây có thể là chất bán dẫn. Những con chip chiến lược này, cùng với linh kiện máy tính có chứa các con chip tiên tiến, chiếm gần 60% thâm hụt thương mại hàng hóa của Mỹ với Đài Loan trong năm 2024. Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump trong chiến dịch tranh cử cáo buộc Đài Loan đánh cắp hoạt động kinh doanh chip của Hoa Kỳ và đe dọa áp thuế đến 100% đối với linh kiện bán dẫn.Những phát biểu này của nguyên thủ Mỹ đã làm dấy lên nỗi hoài nghi tại Đài Loan và các nước đồng minh trong khu vực : Cuối cùng, đối với Mỹ, Đài Loan là đồng minh hay là kẻ thù của Mỹ ? Ông Frédéric Encel, nhà địa chính trị học, giáo sư trường Paris School of Business, đánh giá việc bỏ rơi Đài Loan có thể gây tổn hại cho uy tín của Mỹ trong khu vực, khiến Donald Trump phải trả giá đắt.Cũng theo ông Frédéric Encel, « kim chỉ nam » của Donald Trump là « chủ nghĩa trọng thương tuyệt đối », nghĩa là « trả một đồng phải thu lại hai đồng ». Trên đài truyền hình ARTE, ông giải thích tiếp :« Tôi tin rằng Đài Loan không phải là một đồng minh, mà cũng không là một kẻ thù. Đây là một khách hàng tuyệt vời. Xin lưu ý, đó là một khách hàng mà Mỹ muốn tiếp tục bảo vệ bằng mọi giá. Quý vị hãy ước tính chi phí quốc phòng của chúng tôi để bảo đảm an ninh cho quý vị tốn kém bao nhiêu ? Về cơ bản, đây chính xác là lý do tại sao tôi nói đến « kim chỉ nam », mục tiêu của Trump. Đó chính là những gì Trump đề nghị với rất nhiều nước, hiện cảm thấy bị tổn thương vì chính sách mới của ông. Dù đúng hay sai, Trump tin rằng các nước châu Âu gây tốn kém cho Mỹ, đã quan tâm không đầy đủ, hay không đủ khả năng thanh khoản trong những thập niên sắp tới. Tôi nghĩ rằng điều này sẽ rất khác biệt tại vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương. »Đầu tháng 3/2025, chính quyền Lại Thanh Đức, trong một cử chỉ được nhiều nhà quan sát đánh giá là khôn khéo, đã thông báo TSMC sẽ đầu tư 100 tỷ đô la, xây dựng nhà máy sản xuất chip tại Mỹ, cùng với một trung tâm nghiên cứu và phát triển, nâng tổng số cam kết đầu tư vào Mỹ là 165 tỷ đô la. Dù vậy, Trump vẫn muốn sản xuất nhiều chip tiên tiến hơn tại Mỹ.Một đòi hỏi khiến công luận Đài Loan lo lắng. Liệu rằng điều này có làm suy yếu « lá chắn silicon », hình tượng mà người dân hòn đảo gán cho TSMC, tập đoàn sản xuất đến gần 90% chip bán dẫn tiên tiến nhất trên thế giới tại Đài Loan ?Theo nhà nghiên cứu Marc Julienne, « đúng là nhu cầu về linh kiện bán dẫn đang tăng lên và tăng rất mạnh trên toàn cầu. Trên thực tế, việc mở nhà xưởng tại Mỹ không có nghĩa là đóng cửa nhà máy tại Đài Loan mà hoàn toàn ngược lại. Hơn nữa, nghiên cứu và phát triển vẫn được thực hiện ở Đài Loan. Điều quan trọng nhất là chất bán dẫn có hiệu năng cao nhất vẫn được sản xuất tại Đài Loan. Và do vậy, Đài Loan vẫn giữ được giá trị, tầm quan trọng của mình ».« Vận mệnh trong tay chúng ta ! »Dù vậy, hai nhà nghiên cứu người Mỹ Jude Blanchette và Gerard DiPippo, trên trang RAND, lưu ý rằng, để cho những bước đi chiến thuật trên được thành công, Đài Bắc phải vượt qua ba trở ngại lớn : Thứ nhất, Đài Loan không có quan hệ ngoại giao chính thức với Hoa Kỳ. Điều này hạn chế nghiêm trọng phạm vi hành động của chính phủ Đài Loan trong việc tương tác trực tiếp với chính quyền Trump và bản thân tổng thống Trump.Thứ hai, Đài Loan biết rằng bất kỳ thỏa thuận thương mại nào giữa Mỹ và Đài Loan đều có thể bị Trung Quốc trả đũa. Và cuối cùng, Đài Bắc tin rằng bất kỳ cuộc đàm phán kinh tế nào với chính quyền Trump có nguy cơ bị lệ thuộc và có thể phụ thuộc vào các cuộc đàm phán của Washington với Bắc Kinh.Những tính toán của Đài Loan còn thêm phần phức tạp với những thay đổi nhanh chóng trong quan hệ của Mỹ với Nga và Ukraina. Mối quan hệ có thể được sưởi ấm trở lại của chính quyền Trump với điện Kremlin, quyết định thay Kiev đàm phán với Matxcơva về số phận của Ukraina và các đòn tấn công của Trump nhắm vào Zelensky khiến công luận Đài Loan lo lắng khi nhìn thấy có sự tương đồng với tình hình bấp bênh của chính họ.Việc ngày 13/02/2025, bộ Ngoại Giao Mỹ rút lại câu « chúng tôi không hậu thuẫn độc lập Đài Loan » trong bản tin thông lệ chưa hẳn đồng nghĩa với việc Washington ủng hộ Đài Bắc độc lập. Theo quan điểm của nhà nghiên cứu về chính sách đối ngoại Trung Quốc, Chee Meng Tan, trường đại học Nottingham Malaysia, sự thay đổi kín đáo của chính quyền Trump liên quan đến lập trường của Mỹ đối với Đài Loan hoàn toàn nhằm dụng ý kinh tế, có thể giúp Donald Trump có thêm trọng lượng trong đàm phán thương mại với Bắc Kinh.Thế nên, trong bối cảnh bất ổn địa chính trị gia tăng như hiện nay, Đài Loan không thể giữ nguyên chiến thuật mà họ đã dùng trong thập kỷ qua. Quân đội Trung Quốc đã phát triển quá mạnh trong khi Hoa Kỳ đang trong quá trình xem xét lại lịch sử các cam kết an ninh ở bên ngoài. Tất cả những điều này dẫn đến một kết luận không thể tránh khỏi : Đài Loan phải làm nhiều hơn nữa cho khả năng phòng thủ và phục hồi của chính mình.Tổng thư ký Hội Đồng An Ninh Quốc Gia Đài Loan gần đây đã tuyên bố : « Số phận của chúng ta giờ nằm trong tay chúng ta » !

Japan will fight, but Taiwan must up its game as U.S.-Asia policy changes dramatically. DOGE, Ukraine, and border security have dominated the early frenetic days of the second Trump administriaton. But behind the headlines looms major change in how the USA handles China and the future of Asia and the Pacifc. Trump has held summits with the leaders of Japan and India. China won't fight conventionally; it will craft a new hybrid war. How hard Taiwan will fight in a China war remains unclear, but Steve Yates, Mark Simon and Chrisitan Whiton argue a changed Japan will fight. Is Trump's imposition of 20% tariffs on China a warmup to delinkage or prelude to a deal. What does Elbridge Colby's confirmation hearing to be under secretary of Defense for policy tell us about Trump policy? What can Taiwan do to curtain its growing estrangement from the United States?00:00 Asia Policy03:24 Early Trump Moves07:45 Criticism of Taiwan Warranted13:40 China Bad at Conventional War 16:36 Taiwan Can Be Less Bad 20:05 Taiwan vs MAGA 24:22 Transvestites Don't Scare Beijing35:26 China Uses Race43:36 Removing China from Panama

On this edition of Parallax Views, Matthew Petti, an assistant editor at Reason magazine whose beat is national security issues, returns to the program to discuss his recent articles "Bipartisan war hawks go after Trump defense pick Elbridge Colby", "Is Trump borrowing Biden's ‘bear hug' approach to Israel?", and "Who is the Palestinian Columbia student detained for his protest activity?". We'll also discuss the situation in Syria, specifically the uprising and massacre of Alawite civilians in the past week. In regards to Syria, we'll dissect the information war shell game that's currently taking place and how various actors including Israel, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Arab Gulf States are all pushing certain narratives in relation to Syria's transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Julani). In the first portion of our conversation, we look at the confirmation hearing of Elbridge Colby, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Although Colby belongs to the world of defense intellectuals and is not a dove by any stretch, some of his views have a pro-restraint bent that have come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats. Republican Senator Tom Cotton, in particular, appears to take issue with Colby, specifically Colby's views on the Middle East (Colby wants to wind down U.S. involvement in the region), and is alleged by a number of Trump allies to have been behind a recent whisper campaign against Colby. We'll examine the realist camp of figures who have been given positions within the Trump administration thus far and JD Vance and Marco Rubio's allusions to realist foreign policy views since Trump's election. We'll also discuss how the other side of the coin when it comes to this embrace of realism by elements of the Trump administration and MAGA. Namely, the increasing talk of consolidating U.S. power in its geographic sphere of influence (ie: all the talk of making Canada the "51st State"). Petti will also go over Colby's hawkish views on China, specifically in relation to Taiwan, and how his views have changed over the years. In the latter portion of the conversation, we'll discuss Petti's notion that Trump's may well be employing the "bear hug" strategy with Israel that many claimed Biden was using during his administration in light of the Gaza War. Petti makes the case that Biden did not actually apply the bear hug strategy, but that Trump may actually be using it. On one hand, Trump is frequently proclaiming his pro-Israel credentials for domestic consumption (ie: the targeting of Gaza protesters as "pro-Hamas" sympathizer or illegal "agitators"; saying he completely wants to eradicate Hamas). On the other hand, the Trump administration just held secretive talks with Hamas that were brought ot the public by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Ravid, who has many sources within the Israeli national security state, broke the news and it seems reasonably to say Israeli security sources wanted the story to come out even if Trump didn't want that to happen. What are the implications of this? We'll delve into that in-depth. Afterwards we will turn our attention to detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a lead negotiator for pro-Palestinian protest camp at Columbia University. The detainment has garnered massive media attention with Khalil currently being held at an ICE detainment center. Turns out Khalil is not in the U.S. on a student visa. He has a green card. Although the Department of Homeland Security argues that Khalil's " activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization" he has not been charged with a crime and is a permanent legal resident of the U.S. The case is likely to raise a lot of debate about what constitutes support for a terrorist organization, specifically what constitutes material support and where the lines between 1st amendment rights and said support are drawn. All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views!

AP Update 3/5: President Trump's Joint Address to Congress emphasized the renewal of the American Dream, highlighting policy achievements from his first 6 weeks in office. Trump considers dialing back the Mexico and Canada tariffs following a forceful response from the Canadians. The Senate confirmation hearing for Elbridge Colby, Trump's pick for Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, revealed GOP skepticism over his views on Iran and NATO. Attorney General Pam Bondi finally obtains the actual Epstein Files, maybe.Kars4Kids: Call 1-877-kars4kids or visit https://kars4kids.org/MKDone with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, critics are trashing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice for allegedly politicizing prosecutions and investigations. Despite the increasingly alarmist claims about the politicization of the Trump DOJ, the Supreme Court needs to disregard the noise from commentators and swiftly address the judicial overreach by lower court judges who are usurping fundamental executive powers. These district judges are severely undermining the separation of powers and representative government, eroding public trust in the judiciary. It is their politicization that poses a real threat to the justice system. Additionally, Iran has killed and injured Americans, even attempting to assassinate President Trump. They have openly declared the U.S. and Israel as enemies. The notion that a nuclear-armed Iran could be controlled is suicidal. Fortunately, Trump's official stance is clear: Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, and he's leading this policy. Elbridge Colby doesn't believe Iran should get nukes or that it could be managed anymore. Later, there are deep state allies filing lawsuits to block Trump's agenda. These radical judges are trying to control the executive branch. The American Bar Association has been a major recipient of USAID funding. Several judges ruling against Trump's agenda have received USAID funding and they haven't recused themselves. It seems like everyone has been on the take from USAID. Finally, Democrats are pushing hard for a government shutdown so they can blame Trump, Musk, and the Republicans. Also, if Democrats win the House in the next election cycle they will attempt to impeach Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and author of Seven Things You Can't Say About China, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss his brand-new book and some of its most critical revelations--including how China is infiltrating America through lobbying efforts and from inside the United States government. Sen. Cotton discussed how China is preparing for war. He discussed how this war preparation reveals the need for U.S. deterrence efforts against a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Guy and Senator Cotton also discussed the return of TikTok to app stores and the push to sever it from CCP control, ongoing negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, his clash with Trump nominee Elbridge Colby, and why Hamas must not be allowed to control any inch of Israeli territory. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story #1: In a stunning speech that falls just short of 'tear down this wall,' Vice President J.D. Vance tells Europe that the threat is not from Russia but from within. In response, CBS and Germany show a stunning lack of historical knowledge over Free Speech. Story #2: Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) joins to discuss his new book 'Seven Things You Can't Say About China.' Plus, he addresses the allegations head on that he was undermining the nomination of Elbridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy nominee. Story #3: Canada boos the American National Anthem. America takes it to Canada with their fists and on the scoreboard. Is national pride back? Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's strategy shift on Taiwan's status quo on statehood reflects a broader shift in American strategy, particularly under figures like Marco Rubio and Elbridge Colby, who have emphasized the growing threat from China rather than Russia. In Ep 1608 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the implications of Trump's course correction on Taiwan, an incensed China's strategic warfare to contain Taiwan, and why India should take note. Research by Varnika Dhawan----more----Read Lowly Institute's report here: https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/one-china-contest-to-define-taiwan/----more----Read The Economist's article here: https://www.economist.com/international/2025/02/09/chinas-stunning-new-campaign-to-turn-the-world-against-taiwan

Det inre partiet inleder med lästips på vårt avsnitt om Elbridge Colby, som nu (återigen) fört realismen in i finrummet i den amerikanska administrationen. Därefter granskar vi sanningshalten i Sarneckis senaste verk om invandring och våldsbrott, konstaterar lögn, förbannad dikt och statistik, och undrar om vi verkligen är åter på 10-talet. Vi avslutar med en förhoppning om bättre statistik och bättre analys, så att vi slipper göra sådana här avsnitt i framtiden. Länkar i urval: https://soundcloud.com/user-779536285/sanningsministeriet-sommarspecial-om-varldshegemoni https://www.svd.se/a/KMkB25/studie-fler-invandrare-ger-inte-fler-valdsbrott https://kvartal.se/artiklar/socioekonomi-avgor-inte-vem-som-blir-valdtaktsman/ Maila oss dina bästa nyord: inrepartiet@sanningsministeriet.com Bli en registrerad tankebrottsling: www.patreon.com/SanMin

National security analyst and former Trump administration official Elbridge Colby joined FP Live earlier this year to share his take on what a second Trump term could mean for foreign policy. He was recently tapped to be the under secretary of defense for policy in the incoming administration. As such, he will be an integral part of Trump's decision-making—making this episode newly relevant.  Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Transcript: Decoding Trump's Foreign Policy Elbridge Colby, Mackenzie Eaglen, and Roger Zakheim: How to Trim the Defense Budget Without Harming U.S. Security (2020) Elbridge Colby and David Ochmanek: How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War (2019) Elbridge Colby: How to Win America's Next War (2019) FP Staff: The Trump Transition Begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Amanpour Hour, Chrisitane explores the aftermath of the stunning fall of Syria's Assad regime, unpacking its geopolitical ripple effects with the view from Europe and what Trump 2.0 might do, featuring EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. Then on the ground in Syria, Jomana Karadsheh reports from Daraya, the birthplace of Syria's anti-regime Arab Spring movement that simply called for reforms, speaking to one woman whose loved ones disappeared into Syria's notorious prison system. Also on the show, from her archives, Christiane revisits her 2017 interview with the defector known as “Caesar” who documented the Assad dynasty's atrocities. Then, as Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial, Alex Gibney and Alexis Bloom discuss their explosive film, The Bibi Files, featuring banned interrogation footage inside Israel. Finally, Christiane speaks with Mediha and Hasan Oswald about their film, "Mediha," which documents her harrowing story of survival in ISIS captivity through her own video diaries, offering a poignant look at healing and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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01:00 Don't be a sucker, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=158267 09:30 Marc Andreessen on AI, Tech, Censorship and Dining With Trump, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgTeZXw-ytQ 13:00 Debanking over your politics, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=158257 16:00 Hollywood vs. America: Popular Culture and the War on Traditional Values, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=158243 30:00 The emerging counter-elite who are often more successful than the ruling elite 37:50 'Nick Fuentes gives credit where credit is due to Israel.' 40:00 What happened in Syria? 48:10 Kip joins to discuss admirable vs contemptible behavior 1:47:40 Democratic political strategist Lindy Li is not going to pre-hate everything Trump-related, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO_fSBGFMoQ 1:55:30 "The Elites are Shaking" - CIA Analyst breaks down modern media manipulation, Trump, Elon, and Obama, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-MsQpxo8 2:02:00 The Comfort of False Beliefs: Why We Crave Misinformation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK8jXJPbnLc 2:07:45 Politics as an identity akin to a religious identity 2:10:00 Psychology of disgust, https://www.aporiamagazine.com/p/the-psychology-of-disgust 2:25:30 Disgust as a vehicle for prejudice 2:33:30 Does America have vital interests in Syria? 2:36:00 Does Europe need to increase its defense spending? 2:39:30 Elbridge Colby vs John Mearsheimer on China, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CfjlhAyZQw 2:58:00 Philosopher Rony Guldmann joins the show, https://ronyguldmann.com/ 3:26:30 Transgender coverage in the news 3:38:30 American conservatives live under soft totalitarianism 3:43:00 Was Sam Bankman-Fried excessively punished? 3:49:00 Republicans are the low-IQ party 3:53:00 The best & brightest in academia are not woke

In this conversation, Lisa and Elbridge Colby discuss the current state of global affairs, particularly in relation to the foreign policy of President Trump compared to Joe Biden. They explore the challenges facing the U.S. in reasserting its authority on the world stage, the importance of military strength, and the need for a realistic approach to international relations. The discussion also touches on the reactions of other countries to Trump's leadership and the concept of 'America First' as a common-sense approach to foreign policy. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- “Kash Patel Is Right for the FBI.” Former White House National Security Adviser Robert C. O'Brien writes in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: “President-elect Trump has assembled one of the most diverse and capable cabinets in American history, and he has done so at a record pace. His nomination of Kash Patel to be director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is an excellent choice that adds further luster to the new administration. Mr. Patel will be a worthy successor to my friend Director Christopher Wray. The nominee is the son of Indian immigrants who fled beautiful East Africa for New York because of discrimination and the abuse of the rule of law by a tyrant in their homeland. Mr. Patel served as the National Security Council's senior director for counterterrorism when I was White House national security adviser. I was able to count on him to get any job done, no matter how complex or difficult. Mr. Patel handled some of the nation's most sensitive issues with care and discretion.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/kash-patel-is-right-for-the-fbi-federal-bureau-of-investigation-cabinet-pick-85c8ef30 3:15pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed that “most people around Trump” don't think Pete Hegseth will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. 3:30pm- While appearing on The View, Senator John Fetterman said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's “hush money” case against Donald Trump was politically motivated —and that American institutions were damaged as a consequence. 3:40pm- Joni Ernst Doing Everything to Derail Hegseth Nomination. Shawn Fleetwood of The Federalist reports that “Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has been leading an “aggressive” personal jihad against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary...Ernst's efforts included personal calls to Trump to urge him to dump Hegseth ahead of her meeting with the Army veteran on Wednesday afternoon. Ernst did not tell Hegseth during her meeting with him about her efforts to derail his nomination.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/04/trump-world-sources-joni-ernst-is-waging-aggressive-personal-jihad-against-hegseth/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/05/2024): 3:05pm- “Kash Patel Is Right for the FBI.” Former White House National Security Adviser Robert C. O'Brien writes in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: “President-elect Trump has assembled one of the most diverse and capable cabinets in American history, and he has done so at a record pace. His nomination of Kash Patel to be director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is an excellent choice that adds further luster to the new administration. Mr. Patel will be a worthy successor to my friend Director Christopher Wray. The nominee is the son of Indian immigrants who fled beautiful East Africa for New York because of discrimination and the abuse of the rule of law by a tyrant in their homeland. Mr. Patel served as the National Security Council's senior director for counterterrorism when I was White House national security adviser. I was able to count on him to get any job done, no matter how complex or difficult. Mr. Patel handled some of the nation's most sensitive issues with care and discretion.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/kash-patel-is-right-for-the-fbi-federal-bureau-of-investigation-cabinet-pick-85c8ef30 3:15pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed that “most people around Trump” don't think Pete Hegseth will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. 3:30pm- While appearing on The View, Senator John Fetterman said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's “hush money” case against Donald Trump was politically motivated —and that American institutions were damaged as a consequence. 3:40pm- Joni Ernst Doing Everything to Derail Hegseth Nomination. Shawn Fleetwood of The Federalist reports that “Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has been leading an “aggressive” personal jihad against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary...Ernst's efforts included personal calls to Trump to urge him to dump Hegseth ahead of her meeting with the Army veteran on Wednesday afternoon. Ernst did not tell Hegseth during her meeting with him about her efforts to derail his nomination.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/04/trump-world-sources-joni-ernst-is-waging-aggressive-personal-jihad-against-hegseth/ 4:00pm- Amy Sterner Nelson—Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Writer/Founder of the Riveter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article for The Blaze, “Civil Forfeiture Turns Lives Upside Down, Ruins Families—Just Like Mine.” She explains that her husband was never ultimately charged with any crimes, however, the government confiscated her family's possessions and savings anyway. She heartbreakingly reveals that her “children could have starved” as a consequence of the government's unjust actions. You can read the article here: https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/civil-forfeiture-turns-lives-upside-down-ruins-families-just-like-mine 4:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican Candidate for Governor of New Jersey & Former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the New Jersey Gubernatorial race. 5:00pm- On Thursday, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe testified before a House of Representatives task force investigating the attempted assassinations of Donald Trump. During one notable moment, Rowe revealed that the department is now using autonomous robot dogs at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Rich points out that increased security is great—but we still need to know how Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, PA ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:15pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 3:20pm- Rich argues that Republicans need to support Donald Trump's cabinet appointments—as this might be America's best chance to combat a massive, overreaching federal government. 3:30pm- In a statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump requested that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley remain in his position following the party's big Election Day wins. 3:40pm- Police Hunt for Gunman Who Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO: Chelsia Rose Marcius and Maria Cramer of The New York Times report: “A furious manhunt was underway in Manhattan after the head of one of the nation's largest health insurers was gunned down on Wednesday morning in what the police called a ‘brazen targeted attack.' A gunman lay in wait for the executive outside a hotel in Midtown, the heart of the city's business and tourist districts, and opened fire before fleeing into Central Park, according to investigators. Surveillance video obtained by The New York Times showed the gunman walking up behind the executive, Brian Thompson, as he approached the New York Hilton Midtown around 6:45 a.m. The gunman fires on Mr. Thompson, who stumbles and manages to turn toward his assailant. Investigators said the pistol jammed during the shooting, but the assailant quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing.” You can read more on this developing story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot/shooting-midtown-nyc-united-healthcare-brian-thompson?smid=url-share 3:50pm- On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for U.S. vs Skrmetti—a case which centers around the legality of Tennessee's prohibition of “gender affirming care” for minors. During one exchange with Tennessee Solicitor General Matthew Rice, Justice Sonya Sotomayor bizarrely compared irreversible gender transition surgeries to side effects from taking an aspirin. Another notable moment featured Justice Sam Alito highlighting that there is no evidence that “gender affirmative treatments” reduce suicide—dismantling the argument that gender transition surgeries for minors amounts to life saving care.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 6:30pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 6:40pm- In a statement released on Sunday, President Joe Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden of any offenses “which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in” dating back to 2014. Earlier this year, the younger Biden had been convicted of federal gun and tax evasion charges. A sentencing hearing had been scheduled for later this month. In his statement, President Biden justified his decision by claiming the Department of Justice treated his son “differently” and that he had been “singled out.” President Biden had previously said—on multiple occasions—that he would not pardon his son.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/04/2024): 3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:15pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 3:20pm- Rich argues that Republicans need to support Donald Trump's cabinet appointments—as this might be America's best chance to combat a massive, overreaching federal government. 3:30pm- In a statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump requested that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley remain in his position following the party's big Election Day wins. 3:40pm- Police Hunt for Gunman Who Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO: Chelsia Rose Marcius and Maria Cramer of The New York Times report: “A furious manhunt was underway in Manhattan after the head of one of the nation's largest health insurers was gunned down on Wednesday morning in what the police called a ‘brazen targeted attack.' A gunman lay in wait for the executive outside a hotel in Midtown, the heart of the city's business and tourist districts, and opened fire before fleeing into Central Park, according to investigators. Surveillance video obtained by The New York Times showed the gunman walking up behind the executive, Brian Thompson, as he approached the New York Hilton Midtown around 6:45 a.m. The gunman fires on Mr. Thompson, who stumbles and manages to turn toward his assailant. Investigators said the pistol jammed during the shooting, but the assailant quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing.” You can read more on this developing story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot/shooting-midtown-nyc-united-healthcare-brian-thompson?smid=url-share 3:50pm- On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for U.S. vs Skrmetti—a case which centers around the legality of Tennessee's prohibition of “gender affirming care” for minors. During one exchange with Tennessee Solicitor General Matthew Rice, Justice Sonya Sotomayor bizarrely compared irreversible gender transition surgeries to side effects from taking an aspirin. Another notable moment featured Justice Sam Alito highlighting that there is no evidence that “gender affirmative treatments” reduce suicide—dismantling the argument that gender transition surgeries for minors amounts to life saving care. 4:00pm- Sarah Parshall Perry—Senior Legal Fellow for the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss oral argument in the Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti which will determine the legality of Tennessee's prohibition on “gender affirming care” for minors. 4:30pm- Mysterious Drones Near Trump's NJ Golf Course. Chris Nesi of The New York Post reports: “The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a series of mysterious drone sightings over Central New Jersey in recent weeks, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course. Federal aviation officials have shut down the airspace over the private club as well as a nearby army facility after several residents reported seeing suspicious drones flying overhead in the past two weeks.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/12/03/us-news/suspicious-drone-activity-near-trumps-nj-golf-course-prompts-fbi-investigation-faa-airspace-restrictions/ 4:40pm- On Tuesday night, ballot counting concluded in California's 13th Congressional District with Democrat Adam Gray defeating current Congressma ...

Today on the show, guest host Bianna Golodryga speaks with Elbridge Colby, a former high-level Pentagon official during Donald Trump's first term in office, about what he expects from Trump's foreign policy this time around, and why he believes the focus needs to be on countering China.    Next, Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the second Trump administration's foreign policy in the Middle East, from Iran and Israel to Saudi Arabia.    Then, retired US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks with Bianna about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, the need for more US and European support, and the prospects for peace.    After that, the New York Times' Theodore Schleifer joins the show to discuss the unusual alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Musk's role in the incoming administration.    Finally, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, speaks with Bianna about the recent violence in Amsterdam and the rising tide of antisemitism around the world.    GUESTS: Elbridge Colby (@ElbridgeColby), Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz), Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) (@general_ben), Theodore Schleifer (@teddyschleifer), Michal Cotler-Wunsh (@CotlerWunsh)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day of Donald Trump's inauguration is crawling ever closer, and with each passing day the American people, and the world at large, gets an ever-widening glimpse into what the second term of President Trump will bring. On top of some surprising selections that have already been announced, Matt Gaetz is apparently the frontrunner for Attorney General, and Stephen Miller will be returning to the White House as Deputy Chief of Staff.These choices seem to be clearly aligned with Trump's most basic belief of 'America first' - but to properly analyse what the future holds, Piers Morgan invites former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under Trump, Elbridge Colby, former US Ambassador to the EU under Trump, Gordon Sondland, co-host of the 'Democracy-Ish Podcast' Wajahat Ali, broadcaster and influencer Emily Austin, founder of Outkick Clay Travis and journalist with 'The Greyzone News' Aaron Maté onto Uncensored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01:00 Glenn: Do you want to win more often by including people in your coalition who are prone to conspiracy theories and right-wing cultural causes? https://substack.com/@statesofexception/note/c-76869717 02:00 Joe Rogan As The Median Voter, https://substack.com/home/post/p-151525457 04:00 Video: I'm 51, never married, no kids and the reasons why., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_C7qgExFQM 14:40 Hunger games at Mar Lago as Trump staffs his new administration, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6rlQXoZxfo 21:45 I wanted Elbridge Colby, a restrainer, as Trump's National Security Advisor, https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1855675378637090883 23:00 X: It's kind of funny that The Atlantic's position is both "Trump is Hitler" and "we want him to wage more wars." 25:40 Neocon Trump? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWYPEkf-ClE 34:20 Will Neocons Take Over Trump's New Administration?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwSHBWfchUM 41:00 Will Trump's election unleash Bibi? https://nonzero.substack.com/p/will-trumps-election-unleash-bibi 46:40 Trump & the Jews 52:00 Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/us/politics/pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump.html 56:00 Trump & the economy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6rlQXoZxfo 59:50 Why are Democrats better at raising money online? 1:01:50 Supreme Court strikes down Chevron, curtailing power of federal agencies, https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supreme-court-strikes-down-chevron-curtailing-power-of-federal-agencies/ 1:03:30 Why does society have to bend to accommodate the sensibilities of people who choose to become trans? 1:06:10 The argument that Trump's immigration policy is more humane than Biden's, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3GzAvqn0DU 1:11:20 Who will Trump pick as his AG? 1:12:30 Democratic congressman Seth Moulton speaks out against men playing in girls' sports 1:14:30 Musa Al-Gharbi: Democrats must stop shaming voters, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAi8ZvyveD8 1:16:00 A Graveyard of Bad Election Narratives, https://musaalgharbi.substack.com/p/a-graveyard-of-bad-election-narratives 1:21:00 SMH: Yes, it's a cliche, but an overseas holiday unlocked a New Me, https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/yes-it-s-a-cliche-but-an-overseas-holiday-unlocked-a-new-me-20241030-p5kmp7.html 1:23:00 Kip joins to discuss the plasticity of reality 1:42:00 We can count on people to follow their interests and their hero systems, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=157462

SummaryThe conversation delves into various themes surrounding innovation, customization, and future planning. It highlights the importance of bespoke solutions in development and addresses the challenges faced in implementing these ideas. The speakers reflect on their insights and look forward to new developments in the field.Show LinksTrump Declares No Mercy on CartelsChris Cappy from Task & Purpose on the Cartel WarsRed Hill Fuel Storage ReportWho Put Quartermaster Bloomfield in Charge of Defending Guam?Elbridge Colby on Tucker Carlson's ShowElbridge Colby on MidratsReturn to TinianBuilding Navy Bases in WWIIThe Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the Israel Defense Forces, by Edward N. LuttwakChapters00:00: Introduction and Veterans Day Reflection02:55: Post-Election Analysis and Military Implications09:05: National Security and Fuel Storage Concerns13:54: War on Cartels: A New Approach18:35: Military Cooperation with Mexico23:33: Political Polarization and Bureaucratic Challenges27:08: International Relations and Energy Policies29:14: Political Landscape and Defense Spending32:52: Innovations in Military Technology35:36: Strategic Military Planning and Leadership38:17: Naval Strategy and Regional Security40:58: Impact of Political Changes on Foreign Policy44:25: Military Readiness and Resource Allocation49:14: Bureaucratic Challenges in Defense54:43: Critique of Diversity Initiatives in the Military

Elbridge Colby is one of the very few experienced national security officials who actually agrees with Donald Trump. He's likely to play a big role in the new administration. (00:00) The Steps Trump Needs to Take To Avoid WWIII (09:10) The Dangers of War With Iran (18:10) Why Is The Blob Pro-War? (24:52) We Need to Hold the CIA Accountable (32:49) What Should Trump Do About Russia and Ukraine? (48:50) The Pentagon's Support for Foreign Wars Paid partnerships with: PreBorn Save babies and souls https://PreBorn.com/Tucker PureTalk https://PureTalk.com/Tucker Get 50% off first month Get the Hallow prayer app 3 months free https://Hallow.com/Tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US election is approaching quickly with implications for America's allies in the world. Professors Margarita Šešelgyte (Vilnius University), Daunis Auers (University of Latvia), and Andres Kasekamp (University of Toronto) join a roundtable discussion on the impact that a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency could have on the security and future outlook of the Baltic countries and broader Europe, and how people in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are feeling about the state of democracy in the US. This episode was recorded on September 25, 2024. TranscriptIndra Ekmanis: Thank you everyone for joining me in this discussion today. As we all know, the US presidential campaign has been rather unprecedented on many fronts this cycle. There's been the late change in the candidates at the top of the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris. And now we've had already multiple assassination attempts on the Republican candidate Donald Trump.And we know that whatever happens in November will certainly have effects on Americans, but it will also have reverberations around the world. And so I'm very glad to today be in discussion with you all about the potential impacts in the Baltic countries. But before we jump in, I'd like to ask you all to briefly introduce yourselves.Andres Kasekamp: I'm Andres Kasekamp. I'm the Professor of Estonian Studies at the University of Toronto. I used to be the Director of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute in Tallinn and a Professor at the University of Toronto.Daunis Auers: Hi, I'm Daunis Auers, a professor at the University of Latvia and also the director of a new think tank Certus in Riga.Margarita Šešelgytė: Hello, I'm Margarita Šešelgytė, and I'm a professor of security studies, but also a director of the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vilnius University.IE: Well, thank you all. So, I'd like to start with what is perhaps top of mind when people are thinking about the impacts of the US elections on the Baltic countries, and that's security, NATO, and Russia's war in Ukraine.So if we start with NATO: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania marked two decades in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization this year. The alliance itself is now 75 years old, celebrating at its summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by president and at that point in time, still beleaguered Democratic candidate Joe Biden, where Biden underscored NATO unity. And during the summit, it was widely reported that the allies were working to “Trump proof” the Alliance as polls showed that Biden was slipping in the presidential race.Trump, of course, is remembered as deriding the Alliance, threatening to pull out entirely during his presidency. And at the same time, he is also somewhat credited with pushing member states to up their defense spending. With Biden out, of course, the calculus has perhaps changed a little bit.Vice President and now candidate Kamala Harris represents some measure of continuity with the Biden administration, though we know that her foreign policy experience is not necessarily as deep as Biden's. But a Harris presidency would be more compatible theoretically with the tradition of America as a stable leader in the transatlantic relationship.And obviously a strong NATO is critical to the security of the Baltic States. So, I wonder how you perceive the candidate stances on NATO and how they align with Baltic interests.AK: All right, briefly, Trump would be a disaster and Harris, indeed, would represent continuity with, with Biden. It goes back to the nature of the candidates, right, that Trump is a purely transactional individual, and doesn't seem to understand how NATO works.He's always said that the NATO countries owe the Americans money. It's not an organization where you pay a membership fee, so he simply doesn't get it. It is sort of partly true that European members who weren't doing enough spending on their own defense budgets, have been frightened into contributing more.Trump has something to do with it, but it has more to do with Russian aggression, in the region. So starting already in 2014 when Russia seized Crimea, European countries started increasing their spending. With the Harris presidency, it would be sort of more of the same, which is better than Trump, but it's certainly not as good as America could do, because Joe Biden has been failing Ukraine recently and placing these unreasonable restrictions on Ukraine's right to strike at Russian targets to defend itself.And hopefully Harris wouldn't continue that weak kneed policy.DA: I agree with what Andres has said, but I think it's quite interesting to look at the perspective also of Baltic Americans who after all will be voting in the election, unlike, I presume, the three of us—Margarita, Andres and I—who, as not being American citizens won't have a vote in the elections.And traditionally, there's been quite a lot of support for the Republican Party amongst the Baltic diasporas, because during the Cold War, the Republicans were seen as having the strongest backbone in defending Baltic interests. And much of this support actually carried over into the Trump era with a significant portion of Baltic Americans, especially from the older generation, still holding out support for Trump.And what I thought was interesting was that after Trump announced J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential candidate, the attitudes of many Baltic Americans actually changed because a lot of the affection for Trump is deeply personal, connected to his charismatic personality, the way he speaks, the way he does business, the way he calls back, sort of an ancient era of essentially a white America, from the 1950s.J.D. Vance doesn't have this affection. And when J.D. Vance was announced as the vice-presidential candidate, people were bringing out his notorious op-ed in the New York Times on April 12th, which was very defeatist in its nature, calling out various quotes that he had of not really caring who won in the war between Ukraine and Russia.And this was the moment that a number of Baltic Americans turned away from the Republicans and turned towards the Democrats. So, I would perhaps highlight the role of J.D. Vance in furthering support for the Democrats at least amongst the Baltic community in the United States.MS: I totally agree to what has been said already, but then I'd like to look from a more systemic perspective, and just to add to what has been said: We live in a very volatile security situation at the moment and this dynamism, security-wise, will not be changing pretty soon because there are some changes in the balance of power the rivalry between autocracies and democracies.So where do we stand as Baltic countries? We are small countries, and we have a major war in our region. And therefore, for us, it is essentially important to have our allies strong and to have our allies helping us. The United States is our main ally when it comes to security. Yes, we are members of NATO, but in terms of deterring Putin, one has to think about deterrence as a psychological concept.Putin is less afraid of NATO as overall organization than he is afraid of the United States of America. So having this in mind, the one who sits in Washington D.C. in the presidential position for us is essential as well. In Athena, we had already two elections this year, presidential and European Parliament elections, and the parliamentary elections are coming in October.But we're joking that the elections in the United States are more important than the elections in Lithuania and the change would be felt stronger of who comes to power in the United States.Interestingly enough, one of our media outlets just recently published a survey asking Lithuanians: Who would be a better president for Lithuania in the United States, Trump or, Harris? The majority of Lithuanians, 66 percent, said Harris and only 12 indicated that that could be Trump. So, for us, it's very important. It matters. We follow this election very, very closely.And I would say there are two points which are particularly important for Lithuania. Yes, NATO and US presence in the region. And we don't know what position Harris will take or if she will be more involved in the Pacific. But it's about stability. That's important.And another very important question, and it's very intertwined, is the war in Ukraine. And we already heard what Trump was saying about Ukraine, that when he becomes the president, he will seek for a certain deal. And for us Baltics, it's clear that no deal with Putin can be achieved at the moment, and it would be dangerous, and it would endanger our situation. So it's not acceptable.IE: You're actually running into kind of my next question here, which is exactly about Russia and Ukraine. And as we know, the Baltic states have been among the most ardent supporters of Ukraine following the full-scale invasion in 2022. Also, we know that the Baltic leadership has been quite hawkish warning about Russia for some time.And as you just mentioned, Donald Trump has refused to say that he wants Ukraine to end the war. He often talks about his rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Harris, on the other hand, has called Putin a dictator who would, “eat Trump for lunch.” She has condemned the Russia's actions in Ukraine as crimes against humanity and underscored the US commitment.But as you also mentioned, there has been a slow roll of US advanced weaponry and providing the ability for Ukraine to hit targets deeper into Russia, something that is actually being talked about right now at the UN General Assembly.Could you say a little bit more on the candidates' stances on Ukraine and Russia and in the war more broadly, what that means for Baltic leaderships and Baltic publics?DA: I think that the presidential debate, which I think looks like being the only debate between the two candidates, pretty accurately sketched in the difference, between the candidates. President Trump very much was hooked into the Kremlin narrative.He said that he was for peace, which we understand here in Europe as meaning you are for Russia because you bought into the narrative. He even mentioned that the United States holds some responsibility for the war as opposed for it to be a decision made by Russia to invade a sovereign country.I think we quite clearly saw that one of the candidates is, despite the macho image, quite soft on Russia. And the other one is fixing more clearly with the governing elites in the Baltic States perspective on, the war on Ukraine. One thing we should mention, however, there is an undercurrent of support for Trump in the Baltic States.In, Latvia, there is a political party named Latvia First—where did they get that name from—which sits in the parliament in opposition and is clearly Trumpian. They managed to have one MEP (Member of European Parliament) elected to the European Parliament. And in one of the debates, he was asked a very technical question about how he would vote on a trade deal with certain countries.He said, “well, I would do whatever Trump does. If it's good enough for Trump, it's good enough for me.” And he pretty much attached this to any other form of foreign policy. Now, this is a minority party, but we should recognize that there is some support for the Trumpian position albeit not in a governing position in the Baltic states. I'll hand over to Andres now.AK: Well, the same applies for Estonia, where the major opposition party EKRE (Conservative People's Party) on the far right is very clearly Trumpian. There's also, more alarming in this case, a lot of the mainstream media, like Postimees and the foreign news desk of the national broadcaster seem to normalize Trump.They don't point out his really deviant and demented behavior but treat him like a normal candidate. So, I also feel that there are plenty of people in Estonia who think that Trump has some good ideas, or at least they're so angry at the woke folks, that they're willing to entertain Trump, not recognizing the great damage that Trump would do to the Transatlantic Alliance and how he would put NATO deterrence, its credibility, in question.And I think that's what Margarita was saying earlier, right? Deterrence is psychological. It's not only what we do, it's what Putin believes, right? If Putin believes that the United States is ready to defend us, then he will be deterred. And that's, that's the bottom line.And with Trump, that's the one thing that's been consistent. I mean, he flip-flops on everything, criticizes everything, but the one thing he's been consistent on, he's never said a bad word about Putin, which really is not just odd, but quite alarming.MS: Well, I just want to add on what has been said in terms of the differences between the Harris and Trump. We don't know exactly what the policies of Harris will be because we don't know her so well, but for us, the most important thing is the stability, because if Trump becomes US president, it's not only what he does, but what kind of messages he sends.Andrus was already mentioning the messages for Putin, what's happening in Putin's head, understanding what Trump's messaging is. But also for the world, we are more secure and stronger together in European Union, in NATO, as transatlantic family and community.If Trump comes to power, the world will become a more dangerous place, because there will be more rifts and disagreements between allies, and we will be seen as weaker as a transatlantic community, not only by Russia, but by China, by Iran, by North Korea. So, it is a very dangerous scenario for us small states, because we cannot change the system. The system affects us.DA: And in the event of a Trump victory, I think there would be a much greater focus from policymakers in the Baltic states on the diaspora community in the United States. The diaspora community played a very important role in the Baltic accession to NATO in the late 1990s, early 2000s. And clearly one thing that Trump does listen to is voters, supporters, and interest groups in Washington. And I think the role of JBANC (Joint Baltic American National Committee) and also the three national lobby groups of American Latvians, American Lithuanian, and Estonian Americans will simply grow in importance, hugely. We can expect them to have quite a lot of communication and cooperation with our foreign ministries and with our embassies, even more so than at the moment.IE: Yeah, that's a really fascinating point too, that the impact of the diaspora lobbying groups in the United States. You all are touching on something that I also wanted to get at, which is the impact of the US elections on European solidarity. You mentioned how Trump's America first agenda has also emboldened right wing politicians in Europe and the Baltics.He has a close relationship with Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary. Who has also even spoken at CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference in the United States, but has been in some ways a thorn in the side of the European Union particularly around Russia.During his presidency, Donald Trump also often tried to bypass European institutions, kind of favoring a bilateral approach and personal appeals to national leaders. Harris presidency represents more of a stable transatlantic relationship, but there's also the concern that, as Margarita mentioned, that there's going to be a shift in attention to the Indo-Pacific. The People's Republic of China is seen kind of as this coming-up threat.So, some questions here. What is the situation of the European Union? How united or divided might the block be with either candidate? How is Europe thinking about retaining the focus of the United States as opposed to a shift to other global regions?Where do the Baltic states fit into that? Maybe we start from the Lithuanian perspective this time.MS: It's a very tough question. I think that when the war in Ukraine started, the European Union has surprised itself by its unity. And over the last three years, I think that this unity pertained, and we continue to be united.We sometimes disagree on how fast Europe has to be in providing certain aid for Ukraine. We sometimes disagree on how strict we have to be on punishing Putin in terms of sanctions, et cetera, et cetera. But in general, there is a consensus that we're sitting in the same boat, and this is a European war andI think that this is very important.Therefore, there is an appetite to continue supporting Ukraine until the end of the war, until the victory. But the problem is that there is this unity, which is very strong on the decision takers, decision-makers' level. But if you scratch the surface, you see that there are many different opinions.Businesses, communities, general society, different players do not share the general decision-makers' opinion, not in every country. States of the European Union are facing their own economic, political, and identity problems. And what makes me anxious is the tide of radical populism in certain European countries, and in particular in the biggest countries who matter a lot in the decision-making of the European Union.And maybe in the next two or three years, we won't be seeing those radicals overtaking the government. Well, let's hope fingers crossed that in Germany, the elections will not bring AfD (Alternative for Germany) to power. However, it reduces certain policies, international policies, foreign policies, to a minimal level rather than emboldening them.So there could be some steps back, which might be quite dangerous in these final stages of the war, or what we are seeing now, when at least Ukrainian side is trying to search for certain agreements. So, yes, there is a unity that also benefits the Baltic countries.European countries are listening to what we said more and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, in her State of the Union speech, said we should have listened more to the Baltic countries. But I guess the appetite to listen to Baltic countries is shrinking a bit for the time and also when we propose certain solutions, they still seem very provocative and more provocative than some of the EU countries would like to take.AK: Let me just add that in American debate, when they talk about Europe, they talk about Europe as kind of lagging behind and being a slacker in support for Ukraine, which is absolutely false, right? The United States is obviously spending more in absolute terms than any other country in terms of military. But as a whole Europe is providing more altogether.And of course, we should really be looking at the contribution in terms of the percentages. And here, the three Baltic states, from the beginning, have been the leaders, along with some other countries like, like Denmark and Sweden, who have given a percentage of their defense budget to Ukraine, which is much greater than the percentage that the Americans are giving.Americans are actually being quite miserly, even though the sums sound huge. And of course, in the American case, the money, which in the US political debate seems that it's just being handed over to Ukraine, is actually going to American manufacturers. And a lot of the money is actually just nominal sums, which are old American armament, equipment, and ammunitions, which were destined to be written off. In any case they're given some monetary value.So, this is something that's really caught on in the narrative in the US: The Americans are paying so much, and the Europeans are doing so little, which is certainly not the case. When you look at the three Baltic states, which have been, continue to be in the lead, and that leads to what Margarita was highlighting.Our establishments, our political leadership in the Baltic States are very firm on Russia, but as a society, there's a cost to that. If we've all raised our defense spending, that means cuts in societal programs, and that leads to dissatisfaction and unrest.So, that's difficult for the governments to keep a check on.DA: Europe is changing. We see this in the European Parliament elections in 2024, that you have this growing support for political parties on the fringes, which we sometimes call as populists, and the support for the centrist mainstream parties, which we typically understand as the liberals, the center right, the Christian Democrats, or the European People's Party and the centrist socialists are declining.Now, they still make up a majority, and we see this in the European Commission as well. The European Commission, which is likely to be approved over the next couple of weeks under Ursula von der Leyen, is still a centrist European Commission, but Europe is changing. And I think it's quite interesting if we look at the Baltic States here.30 years ago, as the Baltic States were just beginning to build democracies and capitalistic systems after 50 years of Soviet occupation, they were quite crackpot, right? I was reading some newspaper articles from the early 1990s, and the one that stayed with me—it's a casual throwaway article written sometime in late 1992 about, oh by the way, 62 prisoners escaped to prison yesterday, and they haven't been caught yet.And the next day, it's not even on the front page of a newspaper, because there's some kind of mafia killing that's being reported on. And that's how things were 30 years ago. Today, the Baltic states are a sea of tranquility. We see that our political systems are actually far more stable, if you look at recent indicators, than the Nordic states.You look at the profile of our governments, the female prime ministers that we had in office in the summer, Europe's first, openly gay president. We have very progressive political systems, and it's Western Europe where democracy is declining in quality, where crackpot political parties are appearing, where you have extremely dodgy political leaders being elected to lead governments and extremely odd parties coming into governments or propping up minority governments.Europe is changing quite a lot, which is unfortunate for the Baltic States in a sense, because just as we have achieved a level of normality. Lithuania is achieving huge economic success as being the fastest growing economy in Europe in the 21st century, the rest of Europe is fraying.Fortunately, there's still a majority, let's say a mainstream majority, which favors support for Ukraine and whose policies broadly align with the very centrist and mainstream policies that all three Baltic governments have long been adopting. But things are changing and there is a risk that the longer the war possibly drags on in Ukraine, the more—I'm sure that opinion in the Baltic states won't change because this is such an existential issue for us—but elsewhere in Western Europe, we might see these radical populist forces rise even further and perhaps begin to fray away at the coalition, which is still broadly supportive of Ukraine. But it is being chipped away at almost monthly, I would say.IE: I want to put a pin in some of the things that you just touched on around the state of democracy, maybe we can turn back to that in a moment.Perhaps we can briefly turn to the impacts of either candidate on US trade policy and energy.MS: It's a global issue. And globally, it is important when it comes to the general situation in transatlantic community, the feeling of trust. But when it comes to Baltics, I don't that it has this direct link to what is important for us. I believe that neither decision-makers nor society are looking in particular what Trump or Harris are saying in terms of energy policy and trade.Okay, he [Trump] can increase tariffs for Latin products, but there are now so many going to the United States.DA: For the Baltic States, our biggest trading partners are our Western neighbors. In the case of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, are one and two. Then the Nordic countries, Poland, Germany, and so on.I took a look at the data for 2022, and the United States was Latvia's 11th biggest trading partner: small, single digits. Latvia for the United States was the 117th biggest trading partner. So, when it comes to economic relations, including also energy, it's not a critical relationship.Politically, the relationship is very, very important. But economically, when it comes to trade, it's marginal.AK: Well, let me just add that for the bilateral relationship, it's not important, but the tone that the US administration sets is not a good direction for the Baltic states. Trump initiated this protectionism, and Biden unfortunately has continued in that same vein.And we don't really know how Harris will continue Biden's legacy on that front. But in any case, the world has become more protectionist. And the three Baltic states have been amongst the biggest champions and beneficiaries of free trade, right? And for an open, globalized economy. This wave of protectionism, which Trump initiated, and Biden has continued in a general picture, is bad for the world and bad for the Baltic states.DA: There is an alternative view to that, Andres, which is that, because of the policies, the global value chains are becoming more compact, they're becoming more localized. And as the global value chains are, let's say, semi-returned to Europe, away from Asia, then the Baltic States together with Poland and other countries are expected to be the big beneficiaries of, say, manufacturing returning to Europe.I don't think it's such a black and white picture, but a collapsing global trade is necessarily bad for the Baltic States. It depends on the domestic policies which are adopted that can seize the opportunity in a sense.MS: And when it comes to energy, if the United States chooses to become the major player in the world in terms of energy supply, it could change and change in general, the picture of the world that we have.But that is a big question: the tracking issue, getting further away from the green plan or implementing this plan. There are advantages and disadvantages of either path.In order to stop climate change, I think fracking would be quite a bad decision because it's increasing dependency on this fuel. But when it comes to changing the power balance, that could be the way to end the war in Ukraine, pushing Russia to the corner, because the bulk of its budget comes from natural resources.This would add more competition: increasing the supply of energy resources in the world's market.IE: For a non-question, that actually was a quite interesting response.But to come back to the idea—Donna you were talking about people's feelings of democracy and the shift in the way that the Baltic states perhaps are perceiving or showing off their strength, in democracy—you all sort of mentioned attitudes on the ground.I'd like to explore that a little bit more. I mean, Margarita noted that people think of the American elections as potentially more consequential than the upcoming elections in Lithuania. Do you feel that on a day-to-day basis? Is it just in surveys or are people paying attention? Do they care?And how do they view the state of democracy in the United States, which I think is a big question on this side of the Atlantic.DA: Well, I think we clearly see that the media in Latvia, at least, are following this election much more closely than previous elections. Certainly, that's because of the nature of the election taking place at a time of war, not so far away from us.But it's also because of the candidates and especially Trump. I mean, Trump is news. He's magnetic. And there is a feeling about, “Wow, look at this guy.” Some people look at him in awe. I would say a majority look at him in confusion as to, as to why is it that he's so attractive to American voters.But certainly, the nature of the candidates, as well as the context of the election, is something which draws public attention. And we see a lot of newscasts, a lot of discussion shows, both on television and online portals, dedicated to the American elections more so than in previous years.AK: In fact, as soon as we finish recording this, I will have to go to an Estonian webcast to discuss the US election. So, indeed, there's plenty of interest and a realization that this matters to us in the Baltic states quite a bit, but that's been the case for previous US elections as well.Trump just adds this more of a circus atmosphere to it that was perhaps not present and a sort of polarizing view. But when you talked earlier about the impact of Trump on Europe, I can remember back to when Obama was elected, right?And the response in Europe was: Western Europeans loved him. Eastern Europeans were a little bit more skeptical, but even the Western Europeans who loved Obama were very disappointed by the man because he was focused on a pivot to Asia. And he didn't give the Europeans the deference and the time of day that his predecessors had.So that's already a shift that's been going on for quite some time and Biden has been the throwback to the way things were, but I think we can expect that Biden will be sort of the last real trans-Atlanticist American president.MS: Yeah, I just want to pick what Andras was mentioning in terms of the policies of the potential US leader, President Harris or President Trump, and the consequences for the Baltic countries. I think that this pivot to Asia is very consequential, and the consequences are increasing with time.And first of all, it was more economic and political, but now it's also related to defense. We've seen, one of the former advisors of Trump, Elbridge Colby, say that Taiwan and the security of Taiwan, would be a more important issue than the security of Europe or Eastern Europe and that he would advise Baltic countries to not stop at 3 percent spending from GDP, but continue spending more for defense and reaching perhaps 10 percent, which is a lot of money.And I don't think it's attainable in the near future. However, the US Pivot to Asia had an effect on Lithuanian policies. If your major ally pivots to Asia, you have to pivot there as well. I think that there is more Asia in Lithuania and there is more Lithuania in Asia in the Indo-Pacific at the moment.First of all, it started with the hosting of Taiwanese representation in Vilnius under the name of Taiwan, which became a major issue for China. A major argument with China ensued on economic, secondary sanctions that China was threatening with political ranting and a lot of other things.But then due to this disagreement, we discovered a lot of potential for cooperation in this area. At the moment, the economic relationships with Indo-Pacific countries are increasing quite speedily. And there are more of those countries, like South Korea and Japan, in Lithuania, both politically, but also economically.And we are also discussing our security corporation, particularly in the era of cyber security. I think that this is an important turn for Lithuania, probably for other Baltic countries to a less extent, but still, and this is also a certain security net for us. If there will be some more speedy pivot to Asia under the Trump presidency, we might also try to ask our friends in Taiwan to say some good words about Lithuania and our security to the ear of Trump, because Trump most likely will listen what Taiwanese are saying.IE: Well, you've kind of tackled the last question head on, which is what are the Baltic States doing to ensure their own futures? Regardless of who ends up in the White House in November. I want to open it up for any last words or thoughts on the subject.Any final conclusions that you'd like to share?DA: Well, I think a big development, possibly a positive outcome from the events in Ukraine, is the additional impetus for Baltic cooperation. Because Baltic cooperation really has lagged for the last 30 years. If we compare the way in which the Baltic states work with each other to our closest neighbors, the Nordics, we don't really cooperate. We've imitated some of the institutions of the North, but we haven't really enacted them. We haven't sort of like full-bloodedly, adopted them. But we can see that when it comes to defense, there are some very serious initiatives, which have moved ahead recently.I think procurement is one of the big areas where we see Latvia cooperating with Estonia, for example, in air defense systems, in buying training grenades. We also have a cooperation between Latvia and Lithuania on respirators. We have the Baltic defense line—although that seems to be being executed individually by each state—but it was still a common announcement with a common aim, and so on. It would be great if this was an impetus for even further Baltic cooperation, because there are many areas where we would benefit from cooperating with each other in a sort of Nordic style politically, economically, culturally, and so on.Because we are an extremely dynamic region of Europe, especially if we look at the Lithuanian economy, which is to an outsider, an amazing story. What's happened there over the last 20 years is a story to tell, and there is a common identity and common political structures which can be built upon, beginning with this enhanced military cooperation, but taking that to various political and economic levels as well.So that's one thing that I would end on attempting to be more positive.AK: I would just add and expand on Daunis, for the regional cooperation, of course, is much wider. It's a Nordic Baltic cooperation, which is the most intense and active at the moment. And the one good outcome of Putin's invasion of Ukraine has been Finland and Sweden joining NATO, which has given a real impetus to Nordic Baltic cooperation, which was already strong in all other fields.But now with defense cooperation also, we're all much closer together in the region and it's one of the most dynamic regions in the European Union.MS: I guess I'm obliged to step even further on the European level. I don't know how strong this political will and commitment in the European institutions and in some European countries will continue to be. I guess it will depend at the end of the day on the level of a threat—but we will not be living in a less threatening environment in the future—and the appetite to build strong defense industry and defense in Europe.That's a very, very important step forward. And if one thing is to come from the Ukrainian War, I would say that this would be a very, very important thing for the future of the European Union as the player in international politics.IE: Well, Professors Kasekamp, Šešelgytė, Auers. Thank you so much for your time for your commentary and we really appreciate you taking the time to speak on this subject. Thank you very much. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fpribalticinitiative.substack.com

PREVIEW: CHINA THREAT: PHILIPPINES: TAIWAN Conversation from 2021 with author Elbridge Colby, "THE STRATEGY OF DENIAL," regarding the likely scenario of the PRC seeking to split any coalition formed in opposition (AUKUS, QUAD) by intimidating the weakest member -- which is what Beijing is now doing in the South China Sea against Manila. More details later. 1921 Philippines

First up, we're diving into next week's Democratic National Convention, where President Biden will endorse Kamala Harris as the next Commander-in-Chief. Rahm Emanuel, Biden's ambassador to Japan, joins Christiane to discuss the successes of Biden's diplomacy and what a Harris foreign policy might look like. Then, we'll explore what a second Trump term could mean for American diplomacy abroad. Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby shares why he believes the Trump-Vance agenda could help the U.S. avoid World War Three and why it's imperative to have Europe take the lead in supporting Ukraine. Next, Anna Ardin, the Swedish woman who accused Julian Assange of sexual assault discusses Wikileaks legacy, and recounts her trauma, and how her life has changed since the assault in her new book, ‘No Heroes, No Monsters.'  We also hear from Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, as he reflects on his transformative work in philanthropy and how his personal life story has shaped the foundation's mission to fight inequality. Marking three years since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, Christian revisits the severe rollback of women's rights with a focus on the restrictions faced by women anchors, who are now banned from showing their face on camera. Finally, Christiane speaks with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado about the recent crackdown by Nicolás Maduro on dissidents following a contested election, as she shares her story from a secret location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leading figure in the Trump administration's national security team, Elbridge Colby, joins FP Live to discuss the Republican nominee's potential agenda. He argues for a more business-like approach with allies and alliances as well as prioritizing Asia over Europe.  Suggested reading: Transcript: Decoding Trump's Foreign Policy Stephen M. Walt: The Trump-Vance Unilaterialist Delusion Elbridge Colby and David Ochmanek: How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War  Elbridge Colby: How to Win America's Next War Transcript: How Singapore Manages U.S.-China Tensions Transcript: Is Canada Free-Riding on Defense? Elbridge Colby: The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the Cold War, NATO proved itself to be among the most successful alliances in history, deterring the Soviet Union and preventing an attack on its member states. Most NATO members then fielded larger and more capable militaries than they do now – militaries that were built up through decades of sustained investment by individual member states. After the end of the Cold War, too many NATO member states thought that it was “the end of history,” and defense spending took a 30-year hiatus, only really resuming in earnest following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Now, some member states have stood up in a big way, hitting their spending goals and contributing substantially to the collective defense of the alliance. Other member states continue to lag behind, preferring to rely on American defense guarantees than provide for their own defense. This has to stop. America's European allies must take primary responsibility for security on the European continent through sustained increases in defense spending.Learn more as experts Elbridge Colby, Wilson Beaver, Nile Gardiner, and Robert Greenway discuss how we can reverse decades of decline and restore NATO.

The war in Ukraine is only bogging America down, says Elbridge Colby, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration. On this episode of Americano, Colby tells host Freddy Gray why the US should – and likely will – reduce its support to Ukraine and Europe, to focus on the increasing threat China poses over Taiwan. Europe, he says, can pick up the slack on its own continent. Colby has been tipped to become Trump's national security adviser should he win in November this year. Produced by Cindy Yu and Joe Bedell-Brill.

The war in Ukraine is only bogging America down, says Elbridge Colby, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration. On this episode of Americano, Colby tells host Freddy Gray why the US should – and likely will – reduce its support to Ukraine and Europe, to focus on the increasing threat China poses over Taiwan. Europe, he says, can pick up the slack on its own continent. Colby has been tipped to become Trump's national security adviser should he win in November this year. Produced by Cindy Yu and Joe Bedell-Brill.

Ray and Jim talk to Elbridge Colby, author and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development, about his provocative views concerning America's need to urgently address the China threat by prioritizing the Indo-Pacific theater. They discuss and debate the interaction between sharp honesty and assurance when dealing with America's allies, their concerns about U.S. staying power, and whether accepting risks in other theaters might actually undermine deterrence with respect to Taiwan and East Asia. The wide-ranging conversation covers a range of topics related to U.S. foreign policy and defense strategy, including China's gray-zone coercion and America's defense industrial base.

Jason is so so so excited he just just just can't hide it. He sees the hand of a providential mega orderer at work with the UK going to a general election on July 4th. He doesn't understand why his British friends poopoo his man crush on Starmer, because he sees Sir Keir as truly messianic in his non-messianic-ness and as a better, younger, more competent version of Biden.     To get a native-born insider's view on the election, Jason is joined by his Scottish doppelganger (Jane Kinninmont) to discuss what the election could mean for UK foreign policy, post-July 4th Britian's ability to be an orderer on the global stage, and also what this election timing means for developments North of Hadrian's wall.    The duo discuss: alternate theories as to why this election timing came about, where the electoral battlelines are being drawn (solidly in the centre ground – especially on foreign policy), if the electoral competition is not focused on wildly different worldviews but on competence, and the potentially disordering role of anti-system players like Corbyn, Galloway, Farage, and Richard Tice.      The show ends with Jason putting forward his mystical grand unified theory of how Irish, Italian, Israeli, and British elections effect US elections. You wouldn't want to miss it.      Twitter: @DisorderShow    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/     Website: https://natoandtheglobalenduringdisorder.com/     Producer: George McDonagh  Exec Producer: Neil Fearn      Show Notes Links:    For a quick overview of the mechanics of how Sunak's team called the General Election: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rr73w103vo   For Arthur Snell's recent substack: ‘Is this why he called it now?, An excellent new podcast gave me thought of a possible reason for Sunak's timing: https://arthursnell.substack.com/p/is-this-why-he-called-it-now     Inflation in UK now lower than in EU or US and yet GBP to USD still strong:  https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-election-date-lifts-fog-over-promising-market-recovery-2024-05-23/    How a potential disordering disaster has been averted: BEN ANSELL, in the FT on ‘Parallel US and UK elections could bring dangers': https://www.ft.com/content/176d4b78-1e9a-45c9-8c3c-a74e758ec22f    David Lammy on Labour's Foreign Policy vision: https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/members-event/what-labours-foreign-policy     Labour saying things on defence and security spending that appeal to US Republicans  and a generally more isolationist US – see Elbridge Colby praising David Lammy: https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-ally-hits-out-at-david-cameron-for-lecturing-us/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is the russian law so bad? Who are the Georgian Dream party? What is the opposition and protest movement doing? How can we help Georgia defend democracy?Elbridge Colby vs NAFO, Kharkiv under attack, and Fico and the disinfo mill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing hot wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and a prolonged cold war in East Asia, how does America adapt its military strategy and resources—and in which direction? Elbridge Colby, former Defense Department assistant secretary and cofounder of the Marathon Initiative, which studies great-power competition, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster to discuss his contention that rearming America's military in anticipation of an eventual Chinese move on Taiwan takes priority over conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. Following that: the fellows weigh in on the merits of a forced sale of TikTok by its Chinese owners, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's calling for an early election in Israel, plus how to find one's soulmate offline (plot spoiler: try attending an intellectual “slap up” dinner, or getting concussed in a rugby match).

Two years ago, on February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The costs of this war have been unbelievably high. Half a million Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have been either killed or wounded. In terms of cost, the U.S. alone has spent $113 billion on the war. And an aid package that includes another $60 billion for Ukraine is stuck in Congress. Americans' changing sentiment about the war has certainly contributed to that package being in limbo. Two years ago, there was broad support for the war: 66 percent of Americans thought we needed to help Ukraine. But that view is no longer the consensus. Several polls have indicated that the majority of Americans oppose additional funding to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka fell to Russian forces last weekend. The Biden administration says it's a direct consequence of congressional inaction. Today on Honestly, a debate: Where is all of America's aid to Ukraine going? Is Ukraine really such a clear-cut cause? Even if you believe that it is, what has all of this sacrifice gotten Ukraine—and the U.S.? Can Ukraine even win this war? What's the endgame? And is victory in Ukraine really as important to America as many politicians claim that it is? Bret Stephens is a Pulitzer Prize-winning opinion columnist for The New York Times. His book, America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder, foresaw much of today's world. Bret worries that the world is on the precipice of World War III. Isolationism, he argues, only contributes to global instability. Elbridge Colby is co-founder of The Marathon Initiative think tank. He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy and force development under President Trump, and he is the author of The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict. Colby believes the United States must make difficult defense choices in an era of great power competition. Ukraine, he argues, is not the top priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, a group of conservative senators ran out of procedural options for debating a $95 billion funding bill for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. In the middle of the night, Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; Mike Lee, R-Utah; Rand Paul, R-Ky.; Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.; Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Eric Schmitt, R-Mo.; Rick Scott, R-Fla.; and JD Vance, R-Ohio, articulated their opposition.When they ran out of options, the tandem of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., moved swiftly to pass the bill on a vote of 70 to 29. That included 22 Republicans who voted for foreign aid without addressing America's own border crisis.The measure now moves to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has pledged to hold the line at the urging of conservatives.National security expert Elbridge Colby, co-founder and principal at The Marathon Initiative, spoke with The Daily Signal about what's playing out on Capitol Hill and why he thinks this legislation misses the mark. He also explained how the United States should be prioritizing its national security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, a group of conservative senators ran out of procedural options for debating a $95 billion funding bill for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. In the middle of the night, Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; Mike Lee, R-Utah; Rand Paul, R-Ky.; Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.; Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Eric Schmitt, R-Mo.; […]

Welcome to a special episode where we bring you an insightful recording from the Heritage Foundation. Join us as President and CEO of ISI, Johnny Burtka, takes the stage to present a compelling lecture on his latest book, "Gateway to Statesmanship."In this thought-provoking episode, Johnny Burtka explores the key themes and insights from his book, providing a gateway to a deeper understanding of statesmanship. Delve into the principles and perspectives that shape effective leadership and governance.Following the lecture, we transition to a dynamic panel discussion featuring Johnny Burtka, Elbridge Colby, and Dan McCarthy. These distinguished voices engage in a nuanced dialogue, offering diverse viewpoints on statesmanship, its relevance in contemporary politics, and the broader implications for our nation.This Heritage Foundation event provides you with a front-row seat to an enlightening exploration of leadership, governance, and the timeless principles that guide our nation.

0:00 - Big City Mayors and Joe "you ain't black if you don't vote for me" Biden   12:41 - Killer Mike on Maher: you can't bring yourself to say Biden over Trump?   33:22 - Senate Border Bill   53:25 - National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and former Virginia Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, discusses the suspension of the DeSantis campaign and election/ballot integrity. For more on the Election Transparency Initiative electiontransparency.org   01:09:30 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights   01:11:54 - Noah Rothman,  senior writer at National Review:  A Hawkish Bill Meets a Dovish GOP. Noah is a must follow on X @NoahCRothman   01:35:21 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: The government is way behind on sharing the data telling us how the SAFE T Act is going…Get Ted's latest wirepoints.org   01:48:51 -  Elbridge Colby, co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative & served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017-2018: A geopolitical run on the bank is precisely the danger we are now courting. Check out Elbrige's book  The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict 02:05:12 - The Free Speech Union report on the Premier League: Stadium StasisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elbridge Colby, co-founder of The Marathon Initiative and former U.S. assistant deputy secretary of defense for strategy and force development, joined Clay and Buck to take stock of all the world's hotspots. Judge Chutkan hints at Trump trial starting in August. Nikki Haley appears on SNL to mock Trump. Inside the NBC poll numbers. C&B videos taken down by TikTok. Flashback to Trump hosting SNL in 2015.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks to Aris Roussinos, Elbridge Colby and Pippa Malmgren about the prospect of a World War Three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elbridge Colby is an American national security policy expert who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017 to 2018 during the Trump administration. Join Colby and Buck in a riveting analysis of the Biden Administration's China policy in this must-watch episode. Over the past year, tensions have been escalating in various global hotspots, including Europe, the Middle East, Israel, and the Taiwan Strait. Discover why Colby is raising the alarm about the U.S.'s readiness to face China and Russia's increasingly assertive military postures. Special guest, former Colonel Andrew Mil Verebery, dives deep into the complexities of Taiwan's geopolitical status, shedding light on China's potential use of ambiguity and misinformation. Will this strategy lead to a peaceful intervention, or is it a precursor to a more aggressive stance against the U.S.? Uncover the potential ramifications of China's actions in the upcoming 2024 US election cycle, and hear our experts' take on the volatile situation in Ukraine. With a potential military stalemate on the horizon, the political and military consequences could be profound. The speakers don't stop there; they delve into the broader implications of global instability, including the crises in Afghanistan and the Middle East, and the looming threat of a declining US dollar. Finally, brace yourself as Colby discusses the ominous nuclear threats emerging from the Korean Peninsula. With tensions mounting with North Korea, the call for vigilance and preparedness has never been more urgent. Tune in for a comprehensive and thought-provoking discussion that will leave you more informed and aware of the international chessboard. Subscribe, like, and comment to join the conversation and stay updated with the latest geopolitical insights and analysis.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elbridge Colby is an American national security policy expert who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017 to 2018 during the Trump administration. Join Colby and Buck in a riveting analysis of the Biden Administration's China policy in this must-watch episode. Over the past year, tensions have been escalating in various global hotspots, including Europe, the Middle East, Israel, and the Taiwan Strait. Discover why Colby is raising the alarm about the U.S.'s readiness to face China and Russia's increasingly assertive military postures. Special guest, former Colonel Andrew Mil Verebery, dives deep into the complexities of Taiwan's geopolitical status, shedding light on China's potential use of ambiguity and misinformation. Will this strategy lead to a peaceful intervention, or is it a precursor to a more aggressive stance against the U.S.? Uncover the potential ramifications of China's actions in the upcoming 2024 US election cycle, and hear our experts' take on the volatile situation in Ukraine. With a potential military stalemate on the horizon, the political and military consequences could be profound. The speakers don't stop there; they delve into the broader implications of global instability, including the crises in Afghanistan and the Middle East, and the looming threat of a declining US dollar. Finally, brace yourself as Colby discusses the ominous nuclear threats emerging from the Korean Peninsula. With tensions mounting with North Korea, the call for vigilance and preparedness has never been more urgent. Tune in for a comprehensive and thought-provoking discussion that will leave you more informed and aware of the international chessboard. Subscribe, like, and comment to join the conversation and stay updated with the latest geopolitical insights and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Blumenthal is the director of Asian studies at the American Enterprise Institute. During the administration of President George W. Bush, he served in the Department of Defense. Blumenthal's most recent book is The China Nightmare: The Grand Ambitions of a Decaying State. Elbridge Colby is a founder of the new think tank the Marathon Initiative. During the administration of President Donald Trump, he served in the Department of Defense. Colby's most recent publication is The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict. In this wide-ranging conversation, Colby and Blumenthal discuss what the United States and its allies can do practically to deter China's expansion in the South China Sea and its aggression toward Taiwan.

Elbridge Colby is the co-founder and principal of the Marathon Initiative, a policy initiative focused on developing strategies to prepare the United States for an era of sustained great power competition. He is the author of “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.” In this conversation, we talk about the threat from China, Ukraine & Russia, what is happening between Hamas & Israel, how this all feeds into the economic strength of America, how private sector can make an impact, and what America can do right now to put us in a better position.  ======================= Trust and Will has simplified the process of creating and managing your will or trust online. They leverage a data-driven, design-first approach and amazing customer support to help you protect your legacy from the comfort of your home starting at just $159. Sign up today for 10% off using ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trustandwill.com/pomp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ======================= Auradine, a leader in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, AI, and privacy, has unveiled the world's first 4nm Bitcoin mining systems, featuring breakthrough EnergyTune™ technology, setting new standards in performance and energy efficiency. The Teraflux™ product line from Auradine offers best-in-class performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership (TCO), positioning it as the optimal choice for Bitcoin mining needs. With EnergyTune™, a patent-pending technology, Auradine's Teraflux™ systems enable rapid demand response and optimal energy usage, fostering a symbiotic relationship with electrical grids, and contributing to sustainable energy practices. Designed and manufactured in the US, Auradine's Teraflux™ product line not only ensures cutting-edge technology but also mitigates supply chain risks and provides increased supply chain resiliency. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.auradine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information the Teraflux bitcoin mining systems. ======================= Pomp writes a daily letter to over 250,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at https://pomp.substack.com/

Elbridge Colby is an American national security policy expert who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017 to 2018 during the Trump administration.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elbridge Colby is an American national security policy expert who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017 to 2018 during the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.