Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Scott Ritter: The U.S. Now Considers the EU an Enemy
Dec 10, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, reveals the striking shift in the U.S. National Security Strategy that frames the EU as an adversary. He discusses the decline of European priority, highlighting U.S. frustrations with the EU's stance and a potential shift in NATO's collective defense role. Ritter also critiques the U.S.'s China policy and predicts that reduced American support may lead Europe towards greater autonomy, leaving Ukraine's future uncertain amidst escalating tensions.
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EU Seen As Anti-American By US
- Ritter claims the EU is fundamentally anti-American and that Europeans often denigrate the US while expecting American support.
- He sees this hypocrisy as a reason the US is turning against Europe in policy.
Don't Test U.S. Security Commitment
- Europeans should stop assuming unconditional U.S. security backing and avoid policies that provoke American withdrawal.
- Aligning with U.S. interests or accepting consequences preserves bilateral ties, Ritter warns.
Liberation And Postwar Rebuilding
- Scott Ritter reminds Europeans that the U.S. and Russia liberated Europe in WWII and that American sacrifice enabled postwar rebuilding.
- He uses this history to argue Europeans owe gratitude for their current security and prosperity.
