Trump's National Security Strategy: A Plan to Contain China or Carve Up the World? | Jamie Metzl

In this episode of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas interviews Jamie Metzl, author and futurist, about the Trump administration's 2025 national security strategy. The conversation begins with an analysis of the strategy's narrative, questioning whether it advocates for a balance of power structure akin to the 19th century or a containment strategy for China. They debate the document's implications for international alliances, the role of the United States in global affairs, and the rise of nationalism in Europe. The discussion also addresses historical accountability, particularly concerning the Iraq War and the events of 9/11, before shifting to current issues such as US policy on Israel's war in Gaza and the broader dynamics of power in the Middle East.