Warum Trump jetzt unsere Hilfe will. Mit Claudia Major

Is a transatlantic rift looming amid the Iran war? In this episode, Paul Ronzheimer speaks with security expert Claudia Major about the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and the growing tensions between the US and Europe. While Iran puts pressure on global trade, Donald Trump is reacting with increasing aggression to European restraint. But what lies behind this escalation? Claudia Major analyzes why the US lacks clear strategic objectives and what military and political risks this poses. She explains why Iran doesn't need to win the war, but simply persevere—and how exactly this strategy works. The episode also addresses the central question: Is Trump now taking revenge on Europe? Are a withdrawal of US troops, reduced support for Ukraine, and a lasting rift in the transatlantic alliance imminent? And: What options do Germany and Europe actually have—militarily, politically, and strategically? Has Trump overplayed his hand? With Torsten Heinrich    • Hat Trump sich verzockt? Mit Torsten Heinrich   ⏱️ Chapters (automatically generated - variations possible) 00:00 Hormuz as a crisis point: What's at stake? 03:55 Missing war aims: Why strategy is everything 08:40 Trump's unpredictability and the consequences for allies 12:00 Europe's dilemma: NATO stress, Merz's change of course, dependency 18:45 What can Europe do? Aspides, frigates, mine clearance 23:15 Military reality: Mines, drones, speedboats – hardly 100% protection 28:30 Consequences for NATO & US presence: Deterrence gap, troops, nuclear 39:15 Ukraine effect & exit scenarios: Deal, Doubling Down, explaining "Victory" If you like the podcast, we'd appreciate a like and a subscription! BRAND NEW: Join the discussion with Paul, Filipp, and our guests and learn even more about the background of the episodes at https://joincampfire.fm/ronzheimer Paul on Instagram:   / paulronzheimer   | Paul on X: https://x.com/ronzheimer Editors: Filipp Piatov and Lieven Jenrich Executive Producer: Daniel van Moll