Trump, Putin, and the Future of Global Order

This podcast episode discusses potential foreign policy implications of a second Trump presidency, drawing on three sources. One article from The American Conservative controversially argues that Europe’s reliance on Russian energy isn't a weakness, and proposes a Trump-brokered deal involving Nord Stream 2. A second source, from huwiki.com, claims Trump plans an immediate call with Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Finally, an Associated Press piece explores Trump's broader ambitions, including territorial expansion and space exploration, suggesting a more assertive US foreign policy. The episode explores the potential consequences of these scenarios, ranging from a negotiated peace in Ukraine to increased global instability.