On The John Batchelor Show, Kissel discusses the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s internal struggles and the need for American leadership to counter a rising axis of Russia, Iran, and China. She notes Western Europe often prioritizes domestic politics over defense, while Eastern Europe faces more immediate threats from Russian aggression.
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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)