Roger Stone: We Need a Return to Nixonian Realpolitik | 05-18-26

Roger Stone argues for a return to Nixonian realpolitik in foreign policy, contrasting the pragmatic engagement of the 1970s with the perceived failures of the Clinton era. Stone asserts that while Nixon strategically utilized a weak China to balance global power, Clinton’s trade policies empowered a rival superpower at the expense of American workers and manufacturing. He frames Donald Trump’s 2026 diplomacy as a restoration of leverage and reciprocity, highlighting specific economic concessions and security commitments gained through a position of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices