Patrick Cronin appears on the Defense and Aerospace Podcast to discuss the presidential debate (11:10), the democratic allied elections in Asia and Europe (27:10), and China’s expulsion of its last two defense ministers (50:00).

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US President Donald Trump reacts after signing executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)