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So... the theory is that without the US, Europe devolves into anarchy? I mean, that's suitably US-narcissistic for me to believe that's a genuinely held positi
by jalapenos 2y ago
So... the theory is that without the US, Europe devolves into anarchy?
I mean, that's suitably US-narcissistic for me to believe that's a genuinely held position I guess.
- KoolKat23 2y agoI guess some may view it that way, but like you say narcissistic. To me it's a mutually beneficial arrangement, de-risks the continent. For the US ensures long term alignment and influence avoiding someone else filling the vacuum (EU militaries were weak and fragmented). For Europe common alignment and influence ensures some unity. Remember the continent was consistently fragmented and at war before this, it's hard to imagine in current times with the EU.