Are the U.S. and Europe Never Ever Getting Back Together?

Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss an article on the concept of
unbalanced multipolarity by Emma Ashford and Evan Cooper. They
debate what might happen if the United States pulls back from its
leadership role in Europe and the rest of the world. Would
America’s absence lead to global or regional disorder? Would
allies step up to take some of the burden off Washington? Or
would competing regional blocs emerge? Melanie laments the lack
of progress on funding the Compacts of Free Association, Chris
criticizes a publication decision by the New York Times, and Zack
questions JD Vance’s approach to addressing defense industry
shortfalls.


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