Nathalie Tocci

Matthias Matthijs, a political scientist who studies European defense and transatlantic ties, and Nathalie Tocci, a foreign-policy expert on European geopolitics, debate Europe’s choices toward U.S. pressure. They discuss Europe’s refusal to join a Strait of Hormuz mission, the impact of Trump-era coercion, Greenland as a rallying point, Europe’s economic leverage, and whether the transatlantic bond is drifting toward separation.

Jan Techau, a European security and geopolitics expert, and Nathalie Tocci, an EU foreign policy scholar, discuss transatlantic trust breakdowns. They cover shocking US moves that rattled Europe, whether Europe can detach from the United States, defense spending versus dependence, competitiveness shortfalls, rising radical-right risks, and paths for diversification and strategic autonomy.

Timothy Garton Ash, a historian and author, critiques Trump’s vision for a weak Europe while emphasizing the need for Europe to be more self-reliant, especially in defending Ukraine. Sabina Ćudić, a Bosnian parliamentarian, connects U.S. interests with the destabilization of the Balkans, warning against flawed peace deals. Nathalie Tocci, director of a prominent think tank, discusses Europe's potential to develop a cohesive security identity and the urgent need for political vision to reinvigorate its agency in global affairs.

Nathalie Tocci, direttrice dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali e esperta di politica europea, discute le sfide dell'Europa dopo la rielezione di Trump. Sottolinea la necessità di un risveglio politico, facendo attenzione alle minacce economiche e alle relazioni transatlantiche. Tocca anche il tema dell'autonomia strategica e delle politiche climatiche in Europa, enfatizzando l'urgenza di una maggiore cooperazione tra i paesi europei. Infine, consiglia film e libri per approfondire l'importanza di affrontare le attuali crisi globali.

Nathalie Tocci, a prominent professor and director at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe, delves into pressing European foreign policy issues. She explores the strategic challenges facing Europe, particularly its response to U.S. presence and cooperation in places like Greenland, where local sentiments prioritize security over territorial expansion. Tocci also critiques Europe's cohesion, calling for a more unified stance in its dealings with the U.S. and the necessity for clear messaging to address current geopolitical shifts.

Join Nathalie Tocci, an Italian think tank director, Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat, and Ed Luce, a Financial Times columnist, as they dissect the international fallout from Donald Trump's second-term proposals. They explore how his protectionist policies are reshaping alliances, the erosion of American soft power, and the shifts towards a more transactional diplomatic approach. The trio also delves into the implications of U.S. foreign aid strategies and the need for a recalibrated response to the emerging multipolar world.

At the end of a friendly meeting in Moscow, President Xi of China told President Putin of Russia that they are driving changes in the world the likes of which have not been seen for a century. Meanwhile this week President Biden kicked off a Summit for Democracy with $690m funding pledge to democracies all over the world and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, called on Europe to reassess its diplomatic and economic relations with China before a visit to Beijing next week.So what changes are President Xi talking about? Who will be running the world in 20 years time? Is conflict between rival powers inevitable? And is the model of western liberal democracy in decline?Owen Bennett-Jones is joined by:Evelyn Farkas - an American national security advisor, author, and foreign policy analyst. She is the current Executive Director of the McCain Institute, a nonprofit organisation focused on democracy, human rights, and leadership. Evelyn served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under President ObamaMartin Wolf - chief economics commentator at the Financial Times and author of The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism Professor Steve Tsang - political scientist and historian and Director of the China Institute at the SOAS University of LondonAlso featuring:Henry Wang - founder and director of the Centre for China and Globalisation, a think tank with links to the Chinese Communist PartyNathalie Tocci - director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and an honorary professor at the University of TübingenPhoto: Russia's Putin holds talks with China's Xi in the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023 / Credit: ReutersProduced by Rumella Dasgupta and Pandita Lorenz

Nathalie Tocci, director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and former EU adviser, discusses fallout from a US counterterrorism chief's resignation over the Iran war. She examines Trump's pressure on European naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz. She explores a widening trust gap in transatlantic ties, Europe's need to rearm, and how Russia may benefit from US unpredictability.

Nathalie Tocci, European policy expert focused on Europe-China ties. Amitav Acharya, scholar of Asian diplomacy and global governance. Robert Kagan, American foreign‑policy commentator on great‑power politics. They discuss Starmer’s Beijing visit and whether Western allies are shifting away from the US, Trump’s impact on China’s opportunities, and what a more multipolar world means for Europe’s choices and defence.

Gerard Cassidy, Head of U.S. Bank Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, delves into the latest bank earnings, highlighting industry consolidation and record profitability since the financial crisis. He also discusses the dynamics of loan growth and deposit competition. Meanwhile, Nathalie Tocci, a foreign policy expert, offers insights into Europe’s quest for geopolitical autonomy and critiques its responses to U.S. pressures, particularly regarding the Greenland dispute. Together, they explore the shifting financial and political landscapes shaping our world.