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European strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations are deeply intertwined, as the former is frequently debated in the context of its potential to either strengthen or weaken the latter [1], [2], [3]. Various European nations and the U.S. administration view the development of strategic autonomy as a critical factor in shaping the future of the transatlantic partnership [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], with the concept itself explicitly encompassing the transatlantic relationship as a core component [9].
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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu 8 facts
claimThe transatlantic relationship is the dominant factor in the German debate regarding European strategic autonomy.
perspectiveItaly is strongly committed to the transatlantic alliance and does not view European strategic autonomy efforts as a form of emancipation from United States hegemony.
claimEstonia, Luxembourg, and Poland criticize the pursuit of European strategic autonomy because they perceive it as weakening the transatlantic relationship and desire to maintain a close relationship with the United States.
perspectiveLatvia believes that the European Union should take United States concerns about European strategic autonomy seriously in order to sustain the transatlantic partnership.
claimEuropean strategic autonomy encompasses nuclear deterrence, the transatlantic relationship, NATO, and various forms of strategic autonomy, areas in which the United Kingdom will continue to play a crucial role post-Brexit.
claimFrench defence strategists view European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) as important due to the emergence of new hybrid threats and the advent of a US administration that has strained transatlantic ties.
claimThe Danish government feared that the pursuit of European strategic autonomy through the creation of an European Union army would have disrupted the transatlantic relationship and altered the position of NATO within the European security architecture.
perspectiveCzech officials worry that the United States misunderstands European strategic autonomy and believe that Europe needs to explain the concept more clearly to ease tension in the transatlantic relationship.
Transatlantic relations and European strategic autonomy in the ... - FIIA fiia.fi 1 fact
perspectiveThe Biden administration intends to rethink the transatlantic partnership by viewing European strategic autonomy as a long-term asset to be encouraged rather than a threat.