France’s political landscape fractured after Sarkozy’s corruption controversies and Hollande’s limited reforms, leaving Macron struggling to govern without a majority as Marine Le Pen’s National Rally emerges as the dominant force. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIcnz88-p4

The major turning point came after 9/11, when France, led by Chirac and de Villepin, opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq alongside Germany and Russia—prompting America to retaliate by seeking to reshape France’s political landscape. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIcnz88-p4

The EU, under Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged massive payments to the U.S., including $600 billion in investments and $750 billion in costly energy imports, fueling public discontent across Europe. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIcnz88-p4

Sarkozy sought Macron’s support for political protection after losing backing from his own party, but tensions between France’s left-leaning judiciary and Macron’s government meant he couldn’t shield Sarkozy, leading to his five-year prison sentence. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIcnz88-p4

Nicolas Sarkozy’s close ties with the U.S. trace back to his youth, shaping his pro-American stance as president seen in his visit to Bush, regret over France skipping the Iraq war, and move to rejoin NATO. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIcnz88-p4

The conversation delves into the European Union's current geopolitical and economic challenges, particularly its relationships with Russia and China, and its financial commitments to the United States. The discussion highlights the EU's strategic dilemma in balancing these relationships while facing internal dissent from member states like France and Germany regarding economic policies and energy costs. Chapters- 0:00-0:44 Opening 1:07-6:30 The fall of Nicolas Sarkozy 7:37-9:50 Why Europe can’t escape its colonial legacy? 10:05-18:07 Is Macron’s government falling apart? 18:18-20:36 How Le Pen’s trial reshapes French politics 21:25-26:37 The crisis of democracy in France 27:07-30:23 How Poland pulled off an economic miracle 30:34-31:21 Will Poland’s rapid growth last? 31:45-35:41 What’s next for Europe? 35:44-36:12 Closing #france #sarkozy #macron #shortsviral #foreignaffairs #viralvideo #interview #poland #europe

John Klein explains that the principles of self-defence and the laws of armed conflict like proportionality and military necessity, apply to space just as they do on Earth, making it a more legally governed domain than many assume. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnZZa0e2CU

John Klein notes that despite economic and technological struggles, Russia remains a capable space power with reliable launch systems, ISS contributions, and growing cooperation with China that keep its presence in orbit significant. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnZZa0e2CU