Is the U.S. Abandoning Its Allies? Julianne Smith on NATO, Canada and the New World Order
Gloves OffShow Notes
As America pulls back from its traditional alliances, what does that mean for Canada and the future of the global order?
In this extended interview, Stephen Marche revisits his conversation with Julianne Smith, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and former senior Pentagon official. Smith explains how the Trump administration has transformed America’s relationships with its allies, why trust in the United States has eroded, and how Canada and other middle powers are responding.
From NATO and European defence to Canada’s growing ties with the European Union and Nordic countries, Smith explores whether middle powers can build a new “third pole” of global influence—and whether the existing international order can survive America’s retreat.
What happens when America’s allies start building a world without America at the centre?
Excerpt of interview originally featured in Ep 8 "What Are We Fighting For?"
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