Professor Gerdes: Here's What Trump's Latest Really means

In this exclusive Kyiv Post interview, Professor Gerdes (from "Professor Gerdes Explains") joins Jason Smart for a deep dive into critical questions shaping Ukraine's future and Europe's security landscape. Professor Gerdes offers an insightful analysis covering the evolving future of Europe and explores the realistic security guarantees Ukraine might expect. He compares the leadership profiles of Trump, Zelensky, and Putin, highlighting their contrasting impacts on global security and stability. Gerdes explains the dramatic shifts in U.S. policies towards Ukraine and Europe, and discusses the potential ramifications of Trump's scandal involving Zelensky, predicting how it might influence geopolitical dynamics. He also examines the anticipated boom in arms manufacturing within Ukraine and across Europe, while touching on the ingenuity of some organizations, such as Technology United for Ukraine, working to support Ukraine. Furthermore, Professor Gerdes discusses the limited post-war options available to Russia, detailing why Moscow may soon face challenging choices it won't be happy about. There are big strategic challenges, surprising opportunities, and critical geopolitical shifts ahead. Follow Prof. Gerdes: YouTube: @Professor-Gerdes X: https://x.com/dr_gerdes/status/1769078957423378882 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/professorgerdes.bsky.social Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/67txL1pDfGGWwJ13w8dpbG Dr. Jason Jay Smart can be followed: YouTube: ‪‪‪@jasonjaysmart X: https://x.com/OfficeJJSmart Facebook: facebook.com/JasonJaySmart LinkedIn: /jasonjaysmart Web: JasonJaySmart.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 How Trump’s Unpredictability Affects Global Politics 03:20 Europe’s Response to U.S. Policy Shifts 06:00 Will Europe Step Up to Support Ukraine? 08:40 Trump’s Transactional Leadership & Foreign Policy 11:15 Comparing Leadership Styles: Trump vs. Zelensky vs. Putin 14:00 The Future of European Security & NATO’s Role 16:30 What’s Next for Ukraine & Global Alliances? 18:20 Final Thoughts – The Uncertain Road Ahead #Ukraine #Russia #Europe #Trump #Zelensky #Putin #Geopolitics #KyivPost #GlobalSecurity #ProfessorGerdes