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Aug 2024
52m 31s

Decoding Trump’s Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy
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A leading figure in the Trump administration’s national security team, Elbridge Colby, joins FP Live to discuss the Republican nominee’s potential agenda. He argues for a more business-like approach with allies and alliances as well as prioritizing Asia over Europe. 

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