The Five Eyes Have Noticed
Feb 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 114
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Summary
This episode of Radio Atlantic analyzes the potential end of the post-World War II order, focusing on the Trump administration's shift in foreign policy and its impact on long-standing alliances. Anne Applebaum discusses the implications of the U.S. appearing to switch sides, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia, and the potential consequences for global security. Shane Harris examines how intelligence agencies are reacting to these changes, including the erosion of trust and the reassessment of intelligence-sharing arrangements with the U.S.Episode description
We talk with staff writer Anne Applebaum about what she calls the “end of the post–World War II order.” We also talk with staff writer Shane Harris, who covers national security, about how intelligence agencies are responding to changing positions under the Trump administration. Allies that routinely share intelligence with the U.S. are reassessing how much to trust the U.S.
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