As the new Trump administration forms, analysts speculate on potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Topics of discussion include Trump’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, Middle Eastern crises, and relations with China, alongside U.S.-Europe security cooperation and economic ties. Featured guest Haris Papasotiriou, an expert in international relations, examines the influence of existing political structures and interest groups in shaping these policies. He contrasts the Republican approach, often seen as isolationist, with the more interventionist Democratic stance, while noting the continuous impact of neoconservative influences across both parties.