Trump’s Iran Disaster Is Reshaping the World (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday
Summary
Bob Cox analyzes the collapse of the US-led world order under Trump’s second term, arguing that the Iran war and the Houthi crisis expose America’s diminished capacity and willingness to protect allies. He warns that this retreat is accelerating a shift toward a dangerous, pre-1945 multipolar world where nations like Germany and Japan re-emerge as great powers. Cox critiques European leaders for appeasing Trump, particularly regarding Greenland, and notes the lack of pressure on Trump to confront China and Russia, who are actively aiding Iran. The discussion concludes with a comparison to t…
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