Can Europe Still Trust America?
Summary
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorsky discusses the escalating war in Ukraine, warning that Russia is testing NATO with drone incursions into Polish and Lithuanian airspace. He argues that while the US may be withdrawing from European security, Poland and other allies must prepare for a world where they bear more of the defense burden. Sikorsky also reflects on Poland’s recent democratic victory over right-wing populism, offering lessons for the US on combating disinformation and the economic dangers of authoritarianism.
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Introduction: European crisis and guest Radek Sikorski
Russia's plans for a major attack on Ukraine
Russian drone incursions into NATO territory
The ambiguity of invoking Article 5
Why Russia cannot win the war economically
Assessing Putin's goals and US support for Ukraine
US troop withdrawals and the 'Fort Trump' proposal
The future of the transatlantic relationship
Commercial break
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Lessons from Poland's victory over populism
Combating disinformation and social media abuse
Hungary as a warning against authoritarianism
Canada's strategy as a middle power
Closing thoughts on US-Greenland and trust
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Hosts' analysis: Trust, Canada, and Article 5
Poland's vulnerability and the 'gray zone' war
Credits and final sponsorships
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