He doesn't understand how diplomacy works at all, says Trump's former key man exclusively.

John Bolton, former national security advisor, criticizes Trump's approach to international relations, emphasizing personal ties over national interests. He believes this has harmed US-European relations and warns that NATO's disintegration would benefit Russia. Bolton suggests that European leaders should focus on what Trump can gain from negotiations. He cites Shinzo Abe's successful dealings with Trump as a model, highlighting the importance of understanding Trump's political motivations. Bolton also identifies the Arctic and China's ambitions as significant security challenges for NATO, while expressing skepticism about progress in Ukraine negotiations with Moscow.