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.

In what ways could incidents like the Paris shootings affect European leadership?

What structural issues are hindering European cooperation in response to security threats?