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The Transatlantic Relationship Has Been Irreparably Damaged
Rising populism and inequality, coupled with surprising election outcomes in the United States and Europe, may signal an end to this historic transatlantic relationship.
Published on Jun 28, 2019
Source: Intelligence Squared U.S.
The transatlantic relationship has been a hallmark of the liberal international order for decades and, for many, a source of global peace and stability. But rising populism and inequality, coupled with surprising election outcomes in the United States and Europe, may signal an end to this historic relationship. Some worry that President Trump's support for Brexit, attacks on NATO, and tariff threats against the EU mark a significant departure from past administrations. And anti-establishment sentiments are growing on the other side of the Atlantic, too, as nationalist leaders gain ground across Europe. But others aren’t as worried, saying the relationship has weathered turbulent times before, including the Iraq War. As long as the U.S. and Europe face common threats, including China, election-hacking, and terrorism, they argue, the bond will remain strong. Is the transatlantic relationship as we know it doomed? Or will it prevail for decades to come?
This was originally published by the Intelligence Squared U.S.
About the Authors
Federiga Bindi
Former Nonresident Scholar, Europe Program
Federiga Bindi was a nonresident scholar in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace working on European politics, EU foreign policy, and transatlantic relations.
Constanze Stelzenmüller
Contstanze Stelzenmüller is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
John J. Mearsheimer
John J. Mearsheimer is an American political scientist and a professor at the University of Chicago.
Carla Norrlof
Carla Norrlof is a professor at the University of Toronto.
John Donvan
John Donvan is the host and moderator of the Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates.
Political ReformSecurityForeign PolicyGlobal GovernanceNorth AmericaUnited StatesEastern EuropeWestern EuropeIran
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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