European Politics Faces a Lot of Disrupters: Kupchan

The transcript discusses the geopolitical risks in Europe for 2015, focusing on the impact of radical Islam and ISIS, the rise of populist movements, and the challenges posed by anti-EU and anti-immigration sentiments. It highlights structural issues like austerity and pension reform, and the diminishing role of the US in European security and economics. The discussion also covers the concept of issue entrepreneurship in politics, drawing parallels with American political movements.

What is one of the main geopolitical risks in Europe for 2015 as discussed in the video?

• The decline of the US economy

• The rise of populist movements

• The expansion of the European Union

• The increase in global oil prices

What are some of the structural issues within the EU mentioned in the video?

• Austerity and pension reform

• Healthcare reforms

• Climate change policies

• Technological advancements

How does the video describe the US's current interest in European security?

• Highly engaged

• Moderately interested

• Largely uninterested

• Increasingly involved

What is meant by 'issue entrepreneurship' in the context of the video?

• Addressing unaddressed political issues

• Expanding educational opportunities

• Developing innovative technologies

• Creating new business ventures

Which political party is mentioned as an example of issue entrepreneurship in the video?

• The Conservative Party

• The Labour Party

• Syriza

• The Green Party