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130. Trump: the Multipolar President?
53:55||Season 1, Ep. 130This week, Tom and Helen follow on from the previous episode by analysing Donald Trump's response to the multipolar world and its implications, especially for Europe. They dive into Trump's clear actions towards Russia, the complications with China, the broader strategic shifts, European interests, NATO's current state, and rising geopolitical tensions involving Turkey.
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129. The rise of the multipolar world order
59:19||Season 1, Ep. 129In this week's episode, Tom and Helen zoom out to look at the wider geopolitical world order coming into being in the midst of Donald Trump's second term, and whether American acceptance of a multipolar world is the key thread in Trump's geopolitical ambitions.
128. Trump’s Economic Revolution
01:08:16||Season 1, Ep. 128This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing American debt crisis and whether Donald Trump's bold political moves can be understood as a response to this escalating financial challenge.
127. Trump versus Zelensky and the Wars for Ukraine’s Resources
55:38||Season 1, Ep. 127This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing focus on the US-Ukraine minerals deal and its potential impact on intelligence sharing and arms supplies. They also explore whether the war in Ukraine has evolved into a battle over resources amid rising global geopolitical tensions.
126. Crisis: Trump, Zelensky and a moment of truth for Starmer
01:12:34||Season 1, Ep. 126This week, Tom and Helen discuss the recent whirlwind of political events: Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump after announcing a boost in British defense spending, Volodymyr Zelensky’s fiery Oval Office press conference, and European leaders’ efforts to draft a peace plan for presentation to the U.S.
125. The German Election: Friedrich Merz, “Independence” from America, and the Rise of the Far Right.
01:08:54||Season 1, Ep. 125This week, Tom and Helen discuss the aftermath of Germany's election, where the Christian Democrats won but with their second-lowest vote tally ever. They explore what these results mean for the future of European politics and the shifting dynamics of Europe’s relationship with the United States.
124. Trump, Putin and Europe’s Historic Crisis
01:05:24||Season 1, Ep. 124This week Tom and Helen discuss the impact that peace talks with Russia might have on the United States security commitment to Europe.