Europe in the face of US-China rivalry
This report explores how Europe is responding to
increased US-Chinese geopolitical rivalry. It contains 18 country perspectives on Europe’s difficult balancing
act between the US, a long-term strategic and
economic partner, and China, the EU’s second most important market and, probably, the
next economic superpower. The evidence presented in this report shows how US
unilateralism and Chinese assertiveness have triggered a rethinking of the EU’s strategic landscape. Despite the differences between EU member states, its key finding is that all
the countries analysed are in a similar position. They all consider the US their most
important ally and they all depend on its military protection, but they also want to do as
much business with China as possible.
increased US-Chinese geopolitical rivalry. It contains 18 country perspectives on Europe’s difficult balancing
act between the US, a long-term strategic and
economic partner, and China, the EU’s second most important market and, probably, the
next economic superpower. The evidence presented in this report shows how US
unilateralism and Chinese assertiveness have triggered a rethinking of the EU’s strategic landscape. Despite the differences between EU member states, its key finding is that all
the countries analysed are in a similar position. They all consider the US their most
important ally and they all depend on its military protection, but they also want to do as
much business with China as possible.
US is the E.U.'s most important ally and the symbiotic relationship between the two is well established. The alternative is inconceivable.
ReplyDeleteThe global peaceful evolution is to the benefit of all nations and individuals.
War means destruction and is to be avoided.
To keep in mind that competition can and should exist without rivalry, otherwise it can degenerate in confrontation. It's human nature!