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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 58 MIN

The End of the Post-Cold War Order? | Andrew Michta

from The Focus · host Auscast Network

For decades, the West operated under a simple assumption: American power would underpin global stability indefinitely. But today, that assumption is under growing pressure. In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe’s rapid rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the limits of American power, and whether the post-Cold War order is beginning to fracture before our eyes. Show Notes: In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe’s rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and whether the era of uncontested American power is beginning to fracture under the pressure of simultaneous global crises. About Andrew A. Michta Andrew A. Michta is Professor of Strategic Studies at the Hamilton School at the University of Florida and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the  Atlantic Council. He is one of America’s leading strategic thinkers on NATO, European security, Russia, and great-power competition.  Recent Publications & Commentary by Andrew A. Michta 👉🏻“Russia Is the Big Winner in the Iran War” —  19FortyFive Author Page👉🏻“Why Putin Believes He Can Win His ‘Civilizational War’ Against the West” —  19FortyFive Author Page👉🏻“Donald Trump’s Russia Strategy Could End NATO as We Know It” —  19FortyFive Author PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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