About this episode

The episode discusses whether Europe can transform itself into a modern superpower amidst various challenges.

As Europe contends with the multiplying conflicts on its doorstep and the withdrawal of US protection, can the continent make itself into a modern superpower? Paolo Gentiloni, Mikhail Kasyanov and more weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Paolo Gentiloni, Mikhail Kasyanov

Topics covered

• Europe
• superpower
• US protection
• conflicts
• politics

Keywords

• Europe
• superpower
• US withdrawal
• conflicts
• Paolo Gentiloni
• Mikhail Kasyanov

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Europe, US

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