On this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Centre for Democracy & Resilience fellow Patrik Szicherle welcomes back Dr. David Schultz of Hamline University to debrief the 2024 American presidential elections and what has transpired since. Dr Schultz shares his assessment of why the Democrats suffered such a dramatic loss, what they need to do next, and what to make of some of President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet nominations. They conclude by reviewing Europe’s future security options and if the continent has what it takes to stand on its own to defend itself and strategic interests.

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