One Decision A Year in Review: Foreign Policy in 2025
Dec 25, 2025
Sabrina Singh, a former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, and Jim Sciutto, CNN’s Chief National Security Analyst, provide insights on the turbulent landscape of foreign policy in 2025. They discuss the impact of AI on global stability and the shifting U.S. stance under Trump, which has altered allied trust. The panel dives into Israel's military successes, U.S. strikes on Iran, and pressing issues surrounding Ukraine and Russia, suggesting shifts could embolden adversaries. They also navigate bizarre moments of the year, highlighting the role of satire in political discourse.
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US Retreat Reshapes Global Order
- Jim Sciutto argues an American retreat from the post-World War II order is the principal disruption reshaping global stability.
- He says Moscow and Beijing effectively got what they'd wanted for decades: a voluntary dissolution of the system that served U.S. interests.
Middle East Balance Has Shifted
- Sabrina Singh says the 12-day war and U.S.-led strikes on Iranian facilities materially weakened Iran's regional influence.
- She warns Israel's newfound dominance will reshape Middle East geopolitics for decades.
Power Shifts Spur Proliferation Pressure
- Jim Sciutto highlights cascading effects: reduced Iranian power, suppression of regional proxies, and the collapse of Assad's regime.
- He warns these shifts also fuel open debate on allied nuclear options, a byproduct of waning U.S. security guarantees.