UK: Tony Blair: West needs to figure out how to deal with 'radical Islam' without US

The transcript discusses the development of Europe and NATO's capability to act independently when the US is unwilling. It emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking among Western policymakers, highlighting a concerning trend of short-term political imperatives overshadowing long-term strategy. This lack of strategic capacity is causing anxiety among allies and emboldening opponents, suggesting a decline in Western influence.

What capability have Europe and NATO developed in response to America's reluctance to lead?

• The ability to act independently

• A new trade agreement

• A stronger economic alliance

• A joint military base

Why is it important for Western policymakers to address strategic questions?

• To improve short-term political gains

• To increase military spending

• To enhance cultural exchanges

• To reinvigorate their capacity for long-term strategic thinking

What is one of the most alarming developments mentioned in the transcript?

• Increased global warming

• The West's loss of capacity to formulate strategy

• The decline of traditional media

• The rise of new economic powers

What has squeezed the space for long-term thinking in the West?

• Economic challenges

• Cultural shifts

• Short-term political imperatives

• Technological advancements

What effect does the West's strategic decline have on its allies and opponents?

• It causes anxiety among allies and confidence among opponents

• It leads to economic prosperity

• It strengthens cultural ties

• It boosts allies' confidence