Show Notes
France has been rocked by protests and riots. The far-right is on the rise across Europe. All while, the United States is backing away from Ukraine. President Trump has been trying to obliterate the post-WWII order since his first term … is he finally succeeding?
Host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Paris Correspondent Eleanor Beardsley and Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman about what's happening in Europe: while leaders of European countries are turning inwards, is anyone looking out for Ukraine?
Plus, what does the current state of world affairs mean for the alliances that have held Europe and the United States together for the last 80 years?
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