Facing Coming Storms #6: So Far in 2025
Episode description: Professor Nikolas Gvosdev (US Naval War College), a leading expert in European and Russian international relations, joins host Peter Apps to reflect on the first two months of 2025. With a new US President in office, the episode explores the shifting global order as America rethinks its traditional role.
Nikolas offers sharp insights into how allies are adapting, while rivals like China wield their technological and shipbuilding strength to tip the scales. The pair discuss Ukraine’s defensive resilience, Europe’s push to lead — especially on Ukraine — and growing American scepticism about funding global security.
About the podcast: Facing Coming Storms is the new international defence podcast from the British Army’s Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and the Project for the Study of the 21st Century. From confrontation to conflict, join us each Monday for insightful discussions, conversations and expert analysis. Facing Coming Storms is produced by Urban Podcasts.
