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Europe in Trump's new world

President Donald Trump’s return to office has been described as an “electroshock” in Europe, with leading politicians like Germany’s Friedrich Merz openly pledging “independence from the US.” Aside from his antagonistic approach toward Europe - from security to tariffs - Trump is also sending a clear signal that he wants to leave European affairs to Europeans while the US pivots toward China. Andrew Novo, a professor of strategic studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what’s at stake for Europe as the US turns its attention elsewhere, and how countries like Greece and Cyprus can react to this new reality.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

US to Europe — Get Used to a New World

We need to start thinking transactionally

Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon

Indifference or Hostility? Trump’s View of European Allies Raises Alarm

Jailed Kurdish militant leader's message to be shared on Thursday

PKK leader Ocalan set to make historic peace call between Turkey and the Kurds

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