Coalition of the unWilling and unAble: European Realignment and the Future of American Geopolitics

The United States needs European allies to stand up to China, push back against Russia, and pursue other common interests, but Brexit, Germanys rise, Frances economic malaise, Italys aging population, and Polands demographic decline are making partnership with Washington nearly impossible. This book offers practical recommendations for American leaders to avoid the worst-case scenarios and make the most of limited opportunities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press

The United States needs European allies for several reasons. Firstly, Europe is a major economic powerhouse, and the United States relies on trade and investment with European countries to support its economy. Secondly, Europe is a key strategic partner in addressing global challenges such as terrorism, climate change, and cybersecurity. Thirdly, Europe is a democratic ally that shares the United States' values and interests in promoting democracy and human rights around the world. However, the United States is facing several challenges in its relationship with Europe, including Brexit, the rise of populism, and the growing influence of China and Russia. Brexit has had a significant impact on the United Kingdom's economy and its military, and it has led to a decline in the UK's influence in Europe. Germany's economic and political rise has also been a source of concern for the United States, as it has become a more assertive player in international politics. France's economic malaise has also been a challenge for the United States, as it has led to a decline in France's influence in Europe. Italy's aging population and its withdrawal from major overseas operations have also made it difficult for the United States to work with Italy in addressing global challenges. Poland's demographic decline and single-minded obsession with Russia have also made it difficult for the United States to work with Poland in addressing global challenges. In order to address these challenges, the United States needs to engage with Europe in a more strategic and proactive manner. This means that the United States should work to strengthen its economic ties with Europe, promote democracy and human rights, and address global challenges such as terrorism, climate change, and cybersecurity. The United States should also work to build stronger relationships with individual European countries, rather than relying on a single alliance. This means that the United States should work to develop closer ties with countries such as Germany, France, and Italy, as well as with smaller countries such as Poland and the Baltic states. In addition, the United States should work to address the growing influence of China and Russia in Europe. This means that the United States should work to strengthen its relationships with European countries that are concerned about the growing influence of China and Russia, and should work to develop a common strategy for addressing these challenges. Finally, the United States should work to promote a more democratic and inclusive Europe. This means that the United States should work to support democratic institutions and processes in Europe, and should work to promote human rights and democracy in countries that are not democratic. In conclusion, the United States needs European allies for several reasons, including its economic importance, its strategic partnership, and its democratic values. However, the United States is facing several challenges in its relationship with Europe, including Brexit, the rise of populism, and the growing influence of China and Russia. By engaging with Europe in a more strategic and proactive manner, the United States can address these challenges and promote a more democratic and inclusive Europe.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780472039159