This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator at the Financial Times, to discuss his new book, “War is Interested in You: The Breakdown of International Order and the Threat of World War Three”. They explore the dangers of a fraying international order, the U.S.’s relative decline and its growing unreliability under President Donald Trump. They examine Ukraine peace efforts and the dangers of Russian sabotage in Europe. They talk about the war with Iran and the dilemmas facing Gulf capitals. They discuss China’s calculations over Taiwan, its military buildup and the choices facing Washington’s Asian allies as they seek to protect their security. They also assess cooperation among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. They consider debates in U.S. foreign policy. They then reflect on which flashpoint is most dangerous and how a war could escalate.
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For more, check out Gideon’s new book “War is Interested in You: The Breakdown of International Order and the Threat of World War Three” and our website.
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