Iran: The Latest Trump edition: Annexing Greenland, Signal-gate and inside the battle for America’s foreign policy
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Mar 28, 2025 
Kurt Mills, Executive Editor of The American Conservative, offers deep insights on U.S. foreign policy. Anders Vistisen, a Danish MEP, discusses Greenland’s sovereignty in light of recent U.S. ambitions for annexation. Charly Salonius-Pasternak analyzes Arctic geopolitics, including security implications from the 'Signal-gate' incident. The trio examines how American actions could destabilize global dynamics, especially in relation to Russia and NATO. They engage in heated debates about nationalism, diplomacy, and the complexities of foreign relations in a changing world.
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Differing Views on Iran
- The Yemen strikes are seen as a message to Iran, with differing opinions within the Trump administration on how to approach the situation.
- Steve Witkoff suggested bringing Iran in from the cold while Mike Waltz advocated for complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program.
Trump's Nationalism
- Kurt Mills describes the Trump administration as nationalistic, focused on American dominance in the Americas.
- Trump's interest in annexing Greenland appears serious.
Advice to Allies
- Kurt Mills advises American allies to assess their relationship with the Trump administration on a case-by-case basis.
- He suggests the new political climate requires a reassessment of commitments to ideological projects far from U.S. borders.
