Anne Applebaum on the new world disorder
Summary
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum joins Matt Galloway to discuss her new Atlantic cover story, "Empire of Grift," which argues that the Trump administration has replaced democratic values with transactional foreign policy designed to enrich political allies. Applebaum analyzes the shift toward a far-right vision that undermines global alliances, citing the appointment of conflicted negotiators like Steve Witkoff and the aggressive rhetoric toward Iran and Ukraine. The conversation also addresses the specific threats to Canada, including predatory tariffs and the US ambassador'…
Topics discussed
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Trump's UN speech and claims of global strength
Introduction of guest Anne Applebaum
Shifts in US foreign policy: far-right and enrichment
Analysis of threats to Iran and Ukraine strategy
Venezuela: Colonialism and resource extraction
Steve Witkoff and conflicts of interest in diplomacy
Sponsor: Perk and CBC podcast promotion
The 'Revolutionary' nature of the current administration
US-Canada relations and Mark Carney's warnings
Pete Hoekstra and the push for Alberta separatism
Ripple effects on other US allies worldwide
Will US politics return to normal after elections?
Impact of losing democracy as a unifying principle
How other democracies can counter US influence
Concerns about superpower suicide and lost influence
The enduring power of democratic ideals
Closing remarks and guest credits
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