Iran: Diplomacy or escalation? The big rift in NATO. Europe's fragmented politics.

Key Topics

• President Trump's claims of Iran begging for a deal and the US military's posture in the Gulf
• The rift between the US and Europe, NATO's limited involvement, and European responses
• The impact of recent European elections on future political directions
• The emerging global payment systems bypassing traditional US sanctions
• The broader implications of US and European foreign policy strategies

Links

Edward Luce - ft.com/edward-luce

Peter Speigel - https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/peter-spiegel/

Stefanie Bolzen - welt.de/autor/stefanie-bolzen/

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - belfercenter.org/

World Review with Ivo Daalder - belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder