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If Donald Trump has his way, the world will be at his feet. Europe's unity and strength are a thorn in his side.

We discuss with US expert Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook how Trump intends to divide and weaken Europe, and who is helping him.



































1:03 Trump's View of the World & Great Power Politics
5:46 Why Trump Wants to Weaken a United Europe
9:30 Military Pressure & Europe's Security Dependence
18:15 Tariff Dispute: Trump's Economic Policy and Its Consequences
27:56 Political Influence: The MAGA Agenda for Europe
33:00 Financial Flows & Networks of Right-Wing Populists
40:00 "Grievance Politics": How Anger is Transformed into Votes
48:45 Trump, Russia, and the Division of Europe
56:12 Influence of US Tech Platforms & Media Power
1:01:20 Shifting Political Language
1:06:20 Dangers to Democracy, Education, and Institutions

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