Europe is becoming a US 'vassal', leading think tank warns
Europe is becoming a US 'vassal', leading think tank warns
ECFR: with possible exception of France, whole of Europe "has almost completely renounced the idea of greater strategic autonomy." "We are so vassalised that we can't even admit to it. If we did, then people might figure it out and that would be terrible."
Warning from a russian think tank? (edit: As a reply states below, autonomy IS important, but I also believe this "vassalised" charge is extremely hyperbolic)
No, the ECFR clearly isn't Russian, and their criticism does seem valid.
There is a line between working with the US and relying on the US. They are right about it will be an issue if the EU isn't able to act without the support of the US.
It does complicate the issue that Russia and China are allied, but the idea of autonomy is important, we could end up in a situation where the US was more influence on EU policy than the individual member states.
Point taken. Thank you - amended my initial statement. I am ALWAYS skeptical when studies align so perfectly with russian talking points.
How would the EU gain more autonomy? Increased military spending? Just walk away from old alliances and hope that makes you stronger?
EU seems to have more control over American tech companies than the US govt has.