Casualties of War: Transatlantic Relations and the Future of NATO in the Wake of the Second Gulf War

The Iraq War has significantly altered transatlantic relations, revealing NATO's irrelevance and the imbalance of power between the U.S. and Europe.

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The research method involved analyzing the state of U.S.-European relations, the future of NATO, and the impact of the Iraq War on transatlantic ties. It included examining cultural, value, and interest divergences, the relevance of NATO, and the implications of American hegemony.

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The report discusses the impact of the Iraq War on transatlantic relations, highlighting the rift between the U.S. and Europe, the perceived irrelevance of NATO, and the implications of American hegemony. It argues that the U.S.-European split is not primarily due to cultural or value differences but rather to the nature of power in the international system and America's dominant role. The report examines the claims of a new NATO and its failure to adapt to post-Cold War threats, emphasizing the military capability gap between the U.S. and European NATO members, their divergent views on “out of area” threats, and Washington's preference for unilateral action. It suggests that the real source of conflict is America's global hegemony and the power imbalance with Europe. The report concludes that unless America's foreign policy vision changes, transatlantic relations will continue to deteriorate, potentially harming security on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Categories: English publication language | american hegemony | cultural values | european interests | global security | iraq war | military capabilities | nato's future | power imbalance | transatlantic relations | unilateral action