Atlas Shrugs: Is this the end of the American-led World Order?

Trump’s plan to end the Russia - Ukraine war heated up with Wednesday’s call to Putin. With Ukraine and Europe sidelined from negotiations, can this administration bring about a lasting peace that both sides agree to? Also hot are Trump’s trade wars, which include a directive to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries. How practical is this plan, and what will it achieve? Finally, most U.S. foreign aid is frozen, and the agency that distributes much of that aid, USAID, is being dismantled. How will it affect U.S. national security?Topics Discussed in this Episode09: 00 - Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich Conference24:00 - Looming Trade Wars 43:00 - US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Foreign AideArticles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeRussia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich ConferenceTrump’s call with Putin alarms Europe and shocks Ukraine (WaPo)The Day the Ukraine War Ended (The Atlantic)Ukraine’s fears are becoming reality, after Trump talks to Putin (The Economist)Trade Wars IncomingTrump Says He’ll Rework Global Trading Relations With ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs (NY Times)‘The W.T.O. Is Toast.’ What Happens to Global Trade Now. (NY Times)Donald Trump’s Super Bowl tariffs are an act of self-harm (The Economist)US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Freezing of all Foreign AideVisualizing the international reach of U.S. funding cut by Trump (WaPo)Falsehoods Fuel the Right-Wing Crusade Against U.S.A.I.D. (NY Times)As USAID retreats, China pounces (Politico)Send us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube