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Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

Global

Does Trump's security strategy paint Europe as the enemy?

DEC 9, 202538 MIN
Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

Does Trump's security strategy paint Europe as the enemy?

DEC 9, 202538 MIN

Description

The Trump administration has finally published its National Security strategy - and it's left Christiane and Jamie baffled. This week, they discuss why, at a time of war in Ukraine, the President seems so keen to welcome Russia back into the fold, while criticising America's European allies.

Plus, Christiane reflects on her recent exclusive interview with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and, one year on from the overthrow of the tyrannical Assad regime, asks how much hope Syrians can have for their future.

Can the country's new leader unify a fragmented nation and rescue its dire economy? Christiane and Jamie also discuss what al-Sharaa has to say about his terrorist past, and explain why he's furious with Israel.

Later, it's time for this week's Recommendations!

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