Glenn Diesen

George Beebe: Europe-Russia War as the U.S. Pulls Back?

May 14, 2026
geopoliticsus foreign policyrussia-ukraine conflicteuropean security
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Host Glenn Diesen and guest George Beebe discuss the geopolitical consequences of the U.S. reducing its military presence in Europe, focusing on the potential for increased conflict and instability.

In this discussion, Prof. Glenn Diesen and George Beebe analyze the strategic implications of a U.S. military retrenchment from Europe. Beebe argues that an abrupt withdrawal could destabilize the region and increase the likelihood of direct conflict by failing to provide an orderly transition. The two speakers also explore the escalating military tensions between Russia and European nations, as well as the potential for this conflict to draw the U.S. back into the region despite efforts to pivot elsewhere. They conclude by discussing the need for a more balanced diplomatic approach to navigate these risks.

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