Strange as it may seem given many of the headlines, we’re told we are living in the most peaceful time in human history. So why would eastern European countries want more foreign troops in their country? The danger they say is Russia and they want a beefed up NATO.

Guests:

Radu Albu Comanescu

Faculty of European Studies at Babes Bolyai University

Elisabeth Braw

Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute

Jamie Shea

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO

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