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Federica Mogherini on Trump, Iran, and When to Step Away
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- Power & Purpose
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- Sep 8, 2025
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- 2582
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Summary
Amanda and Nathalie welcome their first guest, former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, for a candid conversation on Europe’s security awakening and the making of the EU Global Strategy. She reflects on the impact of the first Trump administration, the undoing of the Iran nuclear deal, and why defense cannot be the only instrument used in foreign policy. The trio discuss the challenges of life in public service, the importance of setting boundaries, and knowing when to step away. Extra reading: The EU Global Strategy overseen by Federica Mogherini. The Making of the EU Global Strategy by Nathalie Tocci © IE Insights. Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.