The recent release of the new national security strategy by the US has raised concerns for Europe. The document criticized Europe for undermining political liberty and sovereignty, shifted focus away from the threat posed by Russia, redefined America’s competition with China, and prioritized influence over the western hemisphere. In this episode, FT’s chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman delve into the implications of this new US strategy. How should Europe respond to this significant shift from its longstanding ally? And is Trump inadvertently strengthening China’s global position?
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