Zenko: U.S. Military Policies, Principles Are Unclear

The video discusses the challenges of presidential transitions, focusing on policy inconsistencies within the Trump administration. It explores the separation of US trade and foreign policy, highlighting differences in approach. The discussion also covers NATO spending and US defense commitments, questioning the need for increased defense spending. Finally, it examines the US defense readiness and the stock market outlook, considering the implications of current policies.

What is a major challenge faced by the Trump administration in forming a coherent foreign policy?

• Lack of clear principles and guidance

• Strong alignment with Russia

• Excessive military spending

• Over-reliance on NATO

How does Theresa May's stance on trade differ from President Trump's?

• She supports protectionist tariffs

• She advocates for free trade

• She opposes NATO

• She supports building walls

What has been a long-standing issue with NATO according to the transcript?

• NATO's involvement in the Middle East

• European allies under-spending on defense

• US withdrawal from NATO

• NATO's expansion into Asia

What is the current state of US defense spending according to the discussion?

• It is insufficient and needs a major increase

• It is entirely funded by NATO allies

• It is half of the discretionary federal budget

• It is focused solely on nuclear weapons

What is the general sentiment about US equities according to Adam Parker?

• They have very limited upside

• They are expected to crash

• They are at an all-time high

• They are expected to rise significantly