This NPR Up First bonus episode analyzes the impact of President Trump's foreign policy on US global alliances. The podcast features interviews with various experts, including Anne Applebaum, Stephen Walt, Victoria Coates, and Kaya Kallas, who offer contrasting perspectives on Trump's approach to Russia, NATO, and relations with European and Asian allies. Key concerns raised include Trump's perceived appeasement of autocratic leaders, potential damage to long-standing alliances, and the implications for global stability. For example, Anne Applebaum highlights the economic and diplomatic ramifications of a US that prioritizes transactional deals over established alliances. The episode concludes by presenting a range of opinions on the long-term consequences of these shifts in US foreign policy.
