85 Seconds to Midnight: The EU & India Window-Shop for New Allies

In this episode, Alex opens with the stark warning that the Doomsday Clock now stands at 85 seconds to midnight — the closest it’s ever been, a symbolic sign of rising existential risks from nuclear tensions, climate change, AI and fracturing global cooperation. Against that ominous backdrop, the European Union and India have just finalized a landmark free trade and strategic partnership that reflects a broader realignment of alliances in a volatile world. As Washington navigates trade disputes and diplomatic friction, Brussels and New Delhi are deepening economic ties and exploring diversified partnerships that go beyond traditional Western frameworks. This episode digs into what these shifts mean for global power structures — and whether new friends can really keep the clock from ticking any closer to catastrophe.