Scott Lucas, Author at EA WorldView

EA-The Focus Podcast: Trump, Authoritarianism, and the Minnesota Moment

“Minnesota is a catalyst. The country where I was born and raised now has an authoritarian regime with Trump. We have to call this out now.”

Posted by Scott Lucas | Jan 30, 2026 | Europe, Russia, World

Ukraine awaits confirmation that Russia agrees to temporary ceasefire of attacks v. energy infrastructure after Donald Trump claims success.

Facts of the execution on Alex Pretti and the catalyst of Trump camp’s “shock troops” for the “authoritarian moment”: How far can this go?

42-minute evaluation of challenges for Ireland’s security between the Trump camp’s abandonment of alliances and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Posted by Scott Lucas | Jan 29, 2026 | Europe, Russia, World

Journalists speak of “shocking” lack of knowledge of one of Donald Trump’s envoys, probably Steve Witkoff over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

53-min deep dive about Russia’s failure to conquer Ukraine: the challenge of covering Moscow, dispelling disinformation, and evaluating Putin