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In stark contrast to Western policies of disengagement, the interviewee supports Trump’s willingness to engage adversaries directly. This approach is seen as a necessary boldness, especially in relations with global leaders like Putin and Kim Jong-un. Engaging in dialogue, according to him, is essential for reaching viable conclusions in international politics.
Putin is characterized as a cunning leader, motivated by an imperialistic nostalgia for the Soviet Union, suggesting an ambition that transcends current political boundaries. This discussion segues into China, where the interviewee depicts the struggle between its burgeoning economic system and an authoritarian political framework, emphasizing the challenges this poses for domestic stability.