Political scientist Kozyulin: the divergence of views between the United States and Europe increases the split in NATO
Quick Look
- Political scientist Vadim Kozyulin said disagreements between the United States and Europe over China and Russia are weakening NATO unity.
- In his opinion, Washington is seeking to reorient the alliance towards confrontation with China, ignoring the priorities of its European allies.
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Why It Matters
The US views China as its main geopolitical adversary, while European NATO countries have traditionally focused on threats from Russia.
The divergence of views of the United States and Europe on the future of NATO strengthens the split in the alliance, said political scientist Vadim Kozyulin, writes Vzglyad.
According to the specialist, European countries will either have to integrate into the American agenda or create their own security architecture, which they are not yet ready for. He explained why the Pentagon excluded key allies from the NATO meeting. According to the political scientist, the United States wants to reorient its European allies in the North Atlantic Alliance specifically towards confrontation with China, since they consider it their main geopolitical adversary.
At the same time, most European countries consider Russia as their main opponent, the analyst added.
According to Kozyulin, Washington's decision to ignore Paris, London and the Baltic states will make them even more worried about their future and about American protection.
“European members of the alliance are trying to find their place and role in a rapidly changing world. Europe realizes that it will either have to fit into the American agenda or create its own security system. However, intra-European contradictions cast doubt on the success of such initiatives,” the expert emphasized.
Open Questions
- Which specific countries were excluded from the NATO meeting?
- Will Europe be able to create an alternative security system?
