For decades, the West operated under a simple assumption: American power would underpin global stability indefinitely.


But today, that assumption is under growing pressure.


In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe’s rapid rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the limits of American power, and whether the post-Cold War order is beginning to fracture before our eyes.

Show Notes:

In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe’s rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and whether the era of uncontested American power is beginning to fracture under the pressure of simultaneous global crises.


About Andrew A. Michta


Andrew A. Michta is Professor of Strategic Studies at the Hamilton School at the University of Florida and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the  Atlantic Council. He is one of America’s leading strategic thinkers on NATO, European security, Russia, and great-power competition. 


Recent Publications & Commentary by Andrew A. Michta


👉🏻“Russia Is the Big Winner in the Iran War” —  19FortyFive Author Page
👉🏻“Why Putin Believes He Can Win His ‘Civilizational War’ Against the West” —  19FortyFive Author Page
👉🏻“Donald Trump’s Russia Strategy Could End NATO as We Know It” —  19FortyFive Author Page

For decades, the West operated under a simple assumption: American power would underpin global stability indefinitely.
 But today, that assumption is under growing pressure.
 In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe&rsquo;s rapid rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the limits of American power, and whether the post-Cold War order is beginning to fracture before our eyes.
Show Notes:
In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John Bruni speaks with Andrew A. Michta about the future of NATO, Europe&rsquo;s rearmament, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and whether the era of uncontested American power is beginning to fracture under the pressure of simultaneous global crises.
 About Andrew A. Michta
 Andrew A. Michta is Professor of Strategic Studies at the Hamilton School at the University of Florida and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the &nbsp;Atlantic Council. He is one of America&rsquo;s leading strategic thinkers on NATO, European security, Russia, and great-power competition.&nbsp;
 Recent Publications &amp; Commentary by Andrew A. Michta
 👉🏻&ldquo;Russia Is the Big Winner in the Iran War&rdquo; &mdash; &nbsp;19FortyFive Author Page 👉🏻&ldquo;Why Putin Believes He Can Win His &lsquo;Civilizational War&rsquo; Against the West&rdquo; &mdash; &nbsp;19FortyFive Author Page 👉🏻&ldquo;Donald Trump&rsquo;s Russia Strategy Could End NATO as We Know It&rdquo; &mdash; &nbsp;19FortyFive Author Page

The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.