Independent Thinking: Can Europe replace the US as a global power?

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Independent Thinking: Can Europe replace the US as a global power?

Independent Thinking: Can Europe replace the US as a global power?
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john.pollock
28 March 2025

Creon Butler, Olivia O'Sullivan and Nicolai von Ondarza discuss whether Europe can defend the global economic system in the face of Donald Trump's policies.

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In this week's episode of Independent Thinking, Bronwen Maddox discusses whether Europe can take up the mantle of the US, and lead the world as an economic and political powerhouse. Can Europe can fill the vacuum caused by America's shifting foreign policy, and in doing so, become more of an economic force? 

Bronwen explores this topic with three Chatham House experts: Creon Butler, director of the Global Economy and Finance Programme, Olivia O'Sullivan, director of the UK in the World Programme, and Nicolai von Ondarza, an associate fellow in our Europe Programme.
About Independent Thinking
Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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Source: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/independent-thinking-can-europe-replace-us-global-power Mar 28, 2025, 07:05 AM