In this episode, John J. Sullivan discusses the threats posed by Russia and China, emphasizing inadequacies in U.S. foreign policy responses. He reflects on a pivotal Biden-Putin meeting, where Biden's approach may have signaled weakness, potentially influencing Putin's actions in Ukraine. Sullivan highlights the effectiveness of economic sanctions and warns of the dire consequences of underestimating adversaries. He also speculates on the implications of a second Trump term for U.S. foreign policy and stresses the need for urgent reassessment of American strategies in light of global security threats.