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Evan Roth Smith, Foreign Policy Expert and Political Strategist, discusses Vladimir Putin's unified strategy and vision to destroy Europe, what America must do to lead a united Europe to counter this threat, and his latest book, "Putin's Master Plan: To Destroy Europe, Divide NATO, and Restore Russian Power and Global Influence."
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