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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 29 facts
claimA strong US focus on the Indo-Pacific and competition with China may lead the United States to treat crises in Europe and the European periphery as secondary priorities.
perspectiveHilpert argues that the global competition between liberal democratic paradigms and authoritarian paradigms is codetermined by the polarization between the United States and China, even in regions like Europe where it may appear to be an internal debate.
perspectiveBoth Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the United States criticize the Trump Administration's use of unilateral import tariffs and threats, arguing that these measures alienate American allies in Europe and Asia and weaken the United States' position against China.
perspectiveThe authors of the SWP Berlin report argue that it is in the interest of Germany and Europe for US critics of a purely confrontational China policy to have more influence in Washington.
claimThe global competition between liberal democratic paradigms and authoritarian paradigms is codetermined by the polarization between the United States and China, affecting internal debates in other regions like Europe.
claimThe United States and China are the primary protagonists in the current conflict of values, while Europe and Russia play independent roles.
claimA balanced US policy toward China that weighs both cooperation and confrontation would alleviate pressure on European capitals to choose sides between the United States and China.
claimEurope is largely dependent on the United States and China for core digital technologies.
claimThe United States and China are the primary protagonists in the current conflict of values, while Europe and Russia play independent roles.
claimThe United States and China rely on European skills and expertise in sectors such as chemical research, medical research, and industrial manufacturing technologies, despite Europe's dependence on them for digital technologies.
claimThe US-China rivalry has global consequences, affecting relationships with other powers, regional dynamics in Europe, and the functioning of international organizations like the G20 and the United Nations.
claimWashington views the world and Europe through a 'China lens', which may lead the United States to prioritize competition in the Indo-Pacific and treat crises in Europe and its periphery as secondary.
claimGrowing mistrust between the United States and Europe is evidenced by Donald Trump's reaction to European Commission fines imposed on Google for competition law violations.
perspectiveChina regards Europe as a useful entity that presents little obstacle to its own development, unlike the United States.
perspectiveBoth Republicans and Democrats in the United States Congress criticize the Trump Administration's use of tariff threats, arguing that these measures alienate allies in Europe and Asia and weaken the United States' position against Beijing.
claimInternal political debates in regions like Europe are codetermined by the polarization between the United States and China.
claimThe United States and China have overlapping spheres of influence, particularly in Europe, where services from both nations are present.
claimEurope has limited ability to contain the status conflicts between the United States and China, which have intensified following the end of the collective leadership model in China and the concentration of power under Xi Jinping.
claimWhile Europe is largely dependent on the United States and China for digital technologies, the United States and China rely on European skills and expertise in sectors such as chemical research, medical research, and industrial manufacturing technologies.
perspectiveChina views Europe as useful and as presenting little obstacle to its own development, in contrast to the United States.
claimThe United States and China are the primary protagonists in the current ideological conflict, while Europe and Russia play independent roles.
claimEurope has assumed the primary role of protecting liberal Western values and the rules-based multilateral order, while future US administrations may reclaim a normative leadership role.
claimTrade practices of the US and China and welfare losses from their conflict affect Germany and Europe.
claimWashington views the world and Europe through a 'China lens,' which may lead the United States to prioritize competition with China in the Indo-Pacific and treat crises in Europe and its periphery as secondary.
perspectiveChina views Europe as presenting little obstacle to its own development and as a useful entity, unlike the United States, which China views as a significant obstacle.
perspectiveEurope is likely to pursue a strategy of relying on technologies from both the United States and China, but requires a review of its dependencies to make this bi-directional interdependence truly strategic.
claimThe American and Chinese spheres of influence overlap in Europe, where services from both nations are present.
referenceThe volume published by the SWP examines the repercussions of US-China rivalry on international institutions and on Europe, as well as the influence of both the United States and China on other states, regions, and societies.
claimEuropean states may need to expand their engagement in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations to fill gaps created by the withdrawal or disinterest of the United States administration.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 14 facts
perspectiveThe United States should build closer, more-durable relationships with European allies by demonstrating a consistent intent to engage with European allies and EU leaders across a variety of global strategic issues.
claimIf the United States withdraws from its alliance commitments in Europe, calls for Europe to exercise greater strategic autonomy would intensify.
claimU.S. and European defense industrial base (DIB) investments are currently prioritizing Ukraine’s immediate warfighting needs and the backfill of donor countries' stockpiles.
claimIf the United States withdraws from its alliance commitments in Europe, most NATO members, particularly frontline states, would likely accelerate rearmament to counter the perception that U.S. disengagement offers Russia a chance to pursue further territorial aggression in Europe.
claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has weakened relationships between Europe and Russia, and between Europe and China, while strengthening relationships between the United States and its European allies.
procedureThe U.S. government should increase collaboration, information disclosure, and planning with European allies to address U.S. global concerns.
claimCloser alignment between the United States and Europe could allow the United States to direct more security resources toward the Indo-Pacific region and help deter conflict in Asia.
claimSustained funding for defense industrial bases faces budgetary and political obstacles and could create coordination challenges for the United States and its European allies.
claimIf Ukraine receives greater U.S. security guarantees following the end of the war, an expanded U.S. role could reduce European anxiety about U.S. commitment to the region.
claimThe United States is applying lessons learned from operations in Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific region, though there has been less focus on how these lessons could reshape the U.S. approach to defending allies in Europe.
claimGreater alignment on European security could facilitate increased U.S.-European cooperation on other strategic issues, such as confronting the risk of Chinese aggression against U.S. allies in the Pacific region.
claimEuropean states will likely continue to depend on the United States to play a major role in European security in the medium term, despite recognizing the need to improve their ability to act with reduced U.S. support.
claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has energized European nations to improve their operational flexibility, but movement toward strategic autonomy from the United States will likely remain limited without larger changes in U.S. strategy.
claimThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has shifted Europe's strategic orientation by driving a wedge between European nations and Russia, while simultaneously deepening cooperation between the United States and its European allies.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com 6 facts
claimPolitical tensions in Europe and the United States regarding immigration will likely increase due to the rejection of foreigners by sectors viewing them as threats to security, identity, and economic wellbeing, as well as demands for greater political representation by the immigrant population.
claimIn the United States and Europe, falling employment, population aging, and the erosion of the middle class will necessitate a new social contract.
claimA reduction in European Union defence capacity would negatively affect the United States by decreasing Europe's contribution to NATO, which would increase the room for manoeuvre for potential rivals of both Europe and the United States.
claimThe United States is moving towards energy self-sufficiency, while Europe faces an 'arc of crisis' spanning Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, potentially leading the United States to disengage and leave primary responsibility for these regions to European nations.
claimThe erosion of the middle class in the United States and Europe, combined with disaffection for political institutions and rising immigrant populations, creates fertile terrain for the discourse of populist, extreme left, and extreme right parties.
claimThe decline of Western hegemony is driven by the declining relative power of the United States and the loss of importance of Europe.
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org 6 facts
claimSanctions imposed by the United States and Europe against Russia include freezing Russian central bank foreign exchange reserves, removing key Russian banks from the SWIFT financial messaging system, revoking most-favored-nation status, implementing export controls, restricting investments, and sanctioning individual citizens.
claimEuropean energy-intensive enterprises are relocating manufacturing operations out of Europe due to rising energy costs and the availability of subsidies and cheaper energy in the United States under the Inflation Reduction Act.
claimIn the 'Russia-free' industrial chain being developed by the United States and Europe, global trade and investment are increasingly guided by ideological values rather than comparative advantages.
perspectiveOn the first anniversary of the Ukraine crisis, Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a protracted war, Europe is facing significant geopolitical difficulties, and the United States is pursuing its own interests, while China is actively promoting peace talks.
claimThe United States and Europe are expanding the definition of national security to impose multiple rounds of sanctions on Russia and forcibly decouple from the Russian economy, while Russia is hedging by strengthening cooperation with China, Iran, Turkey, and other countries.
claimSome scholars predict the global energy landscape will evolve into two hemispheres and two energy circles: a 'Pan-Atlantic Energy Circle' consisting of the United States and Europe seeking supplies from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, and an 'Asian Energy Circle' consisting of Russia, China, India, and other Asian countries.
Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org 3 facts
accountThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to cultivate a close military and security relationship among the United States, Canada, and European countries to deter Soviet aggression.
claimThe United States' policy goal in the postwar era was to create regional political and economic stability as a bulwark against Soviet expansion, thereby supporting democratic governments in Europe.
referenceIn the early years of European integration, trade disputes under the GATT system primarily focused on agricultural issues and conflicts regarding access to the common market for United States trading partners, as noted by Hudec (1988).
Navigating market and political uncertainties in the age of energy ... brookings.edu 3 facts
claimTrade tensions and divisions in energy products would disproportionately harm countries and regions that are large net importers of all types of energy, such as Europe and Japan, compared to countries with greater capacity to produce diverse energy products, such as the United States and China.
claimA growing focus in the United States and Europe on domestic jobs and 'friend-sourced' supply chains may raise energy costs or alter the pace of energy transformation and the mix of new energy forms being developed.
claimEurope, the United States, China, and Japan are driving the changing global energy system while simultaneously competing for leadership in new energy technologies.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 3 facts
claimVladimir Putin aims to marginalize Europe, split Europe from the United States, and undermine NATO.
claimEurope is expected to become the primary Western backer of Ukraine as U.S. support recedes, provided that Vladimir Putin does not succeed in blocking a European military presence in Ukraine.
claimVladimir Putin's demonization of the LGBTQ+ community and transgender people is a strategic effort to appeal to populist parties in Europe and the United States, as well as traditional Muslim countries, to build support for his policies.
The European quest for autonomy at a time of shifting paradigms tepsa.eu 3 facts
perspectiveA stronger, more autonomous Europe is the necessary basis for a sustainable partnership with the United States.
perspectiveA stronger, more autonomous Europe is not a threat to the United States but is the necessary basis for a sustainable partnership.
claimKonrad Adenauer argued in a 1956 speech that Europe could not find its salvation and security exclusively under the patronage of the United States, as doing so would stunt European energy and was not a sustainable expectation.
East and West parenting values are migrating and shaping each other childandfamilyblog.com 3 facts
claimThe 'Tiger Mom' phenomenon suggests that parenting in the US and Europe is open to pluralist influences from other cultures if parents believe their children will benefit.
claimIn Western societies like Europe and the United States, parents encourage children to develop skills such as assertiveness, self-confidence, self-expression, and autonomy to foster a positive sense of self and personal worth.
claimIndividualist values from Europe and the United States are transforming parenting globally, while East Asian values are simultaneously migrating to Western societies.
Managerial marketing and behavioral marketing: when myths about ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimMarketing origins in Europe relied on developments in the United States and sought community acceptance by formulating and mathematizing the discipline.
claimMarketing as a scientific discipline and part of business administration has a shorter tradition in Europe compared to the United States, where marketing methods originated in the 1940s and 1950s.
Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right opensource.org 2 facts
accountThe Open Source Initiative's policy activities include meeting with lawmakers, responding to public consultations in Europe, responding to Requests for Information in the U.S., and developing educational resources on the intersection of open source and policy.
claimThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) has expanded its operations to include a dedicated public policy function in both the United States and Europe to address how Open Source software interacts with global regulation, security, and emerging technologies like AI.
China-U.S. Relations in 2024 chinausfocus.com 2 facts
perspectiveChina should pursue a pragmatic and flexible foreign policy to expand scientific, technological, and economic cooperation with Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia to mitigate containment efforts from the United States or other hostile forces.
perspectiveIn the current international political context dominated by power politics from the United States, Russia, Europe, and Japan, China must prioritize strength, participation, and intervention over rhetoric.
Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimVarious organizations globally support open-source software, including the Free Software Foundation, Software Freedom Conservancy, the Open Source Initiative, and Software in the Public Interest in the United States; Free Software Foundation Europe, open-source projects EU (OSP), and OpenForum Europe (OFE) in Europe; Linux Australia in Australia; Open source Asia and FOSSAsia in Asia; Free and open source software for Africa (FOSSFA) and OpenAfrica in Africa; and FLISOL and GRUP de usuarios de software libre Peru in Central and South Asia.
Policymakers Overlook How Open Source AI Is Reshaping ... techpolicy.press 1 fact
claimEuropean contributions to the open-weight AI ecosystem are characterized by a higher proportion of participation from universities, nonprofits, and distributed research groups compared to the United States or China.
Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimCentral Asian countries have expanded their alliances to include the United States and Europe to avoid becoming dependent on a single great power, reflecting neorealist balancing dynamics.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 1 fact
claimContractors in the Middle East, Europe, the USA, the UK, and India are increasingly adopting low embodied energy building materials.
Investments and Finance - Perspectives and commentary - Vanguard corporate.vanguard.com 1 fact
claimVanguard’s Europe and Australia business units will remain signatories of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), while the U.S. business unit will no longer participate.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 1 fact
claimThe lifting of sanctions by Europe and the United States under the 2015 nuclear agreement allows Iran to emerge from the international isolation that began with the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
The Evolutionary Impact of Dietary Shifts on Physical and Cognitive ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceMa's research in Ann. N Y Acad. Sci. (Vol 1281, p. 64) compares Type 2 diabetes in East Asians with populations in Europe and the United States.
The Montreal model: an integrative biomedical-psychedelic ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimDavidson published guidelines in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2010 regarding the treatment of major depressive disorder in America and Europe.
Talking Points: US–China Competition and the International Order usali.org 1 fact
perspectiveSahashi argues that while Asian companies are diversifying their economic activities, a United States policy message focused solely on disengagement or decoupling makes it difficult to manage relationships with partners in Asia and Europe.
Alternative investments: definition and strategies | Moonfare moonfare.com 1 fact
measurementThe minimum commitment for Moonfare fund investments is €50,000 in Europe and $75,000 in the United States.
Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - Ifri ifri.org 1 fact
claimTrade tensions between Europe and China are exacerbated by Europe's widening trade deficit with China and are further compounded by renewed United States protectionism.
Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimBuss et al. (1992) conducted a study surveying males and females from the USA, Europe, and Asia to determine whether they would be more distressed by emotional or sexual infidelity.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
accountThe original Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI) study analyzed data from cohorts of older men in three western European countries, while the revised version was first used in studies of adults from Eastern Europe and elders from the U.S. and Europe.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu 1 fact
claimThe ecological transition is increasingly becoming a central element of global power strategies, with the United States, China, and Europe competing for control over critical resources and green technologies.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimResearch into wild edible plants is currently led by India and China, with significant developments also occurring in the USA, Europe, and Africa.
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 1 fact
quoteRuchir Sharma, chair of Rockefeller International, stated: "Since 2017, Trump’s first year in office, trade has held more or less steady at just under 60 per cent of global GDP. But there’s been a decline in the US share of trade flows offset by an increase in other regions, particularly the nations of Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Trump 2.0 seems likely to bring more of the same: trade without America."
[PDF] III. BILATERAL AND REGIONAL NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS ustr.gov 1 fact
claimFormal trade and investment agreements provide the context for the majority of United States trade and investment policy engagement in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe Engineers Without Borders initiative facilitates networking, collaboration, and information exchange among member associations across Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, including master's thesis exchanges that engage students with real-world energy access and sustainability problems.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
measurementApproximately 20% of Americans and Europeans report having flow-like experiences regularly, according to research by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1997).
Iran Responds to Operation Epic Fury with Layered Military, Cyber ... hstoday.us 1 fact
claimSecurity analyses indicate that Hezbollah-affiliated assets in Europe and North America retain the operational capacity to target Jewish, Israeli, and U.S. government-linked individuals.
Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
perspectiveMatthias Matthijs, CFR senior fellow for Europe, stated that the EU framework trade deal with the U.S. entrenches Europe's dependence on the United States in the short term, particularly in energy and defense, but could catalyze a more autonomous and balanced relationship over the next decade.
Can the European Union Reduce Dependence on the United States? cescube.com 1 fact
referenceThe 'asymmetric interdependence persistent' scenario for EU–US security relations involves Europe increasing its military capabilities while remaining nested within NATO’s command structure to support American global interests, assuming the United States remains committed to Europe despite its pivot to Asia.
Research & Publications – Home - MIT Sites sites.mit.edu 1 fact
claimEurope faces geopolitical challenges as it balances reliance on the United States for military security and fossil fuel needs with its own ambitious decarbonization roadmap, all while managing economic pressures and electoral backlash.
Asara Adams & The Pleiadian-Sirian-Arcturian Council of Light creators.spotify.com 1 fact
accountAsil Toksal has traveled to the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to perform his work on energetic alignment of sacred sites and earth energies.
The Effect of Parenting and the Parent-Child Relationship on ... - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
measurementThe populations studied in the meta-analysis by van der Veek et al. (2025) were primarily American (33%) and European (29%), with a mean parent age of 30.4 and a mean child age of 1.6 years.
Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org 1 fact
claimSteven M. Greer asserts that interests in Europe, the Vatican, and Asia, particularly France and China, are urging Disclosure regarding UFOs and that if the United States does not move forward, these other entities will.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
measurementThe United States increased its troop presence in Europe to more than one hundred thousand soldiers.
Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com 1 fact
measurementUp to 70 million people in the US and approximately 45 million people in Europe have a chronic sleep disorder that impacts daily functioning and health.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: A Brief History of ... catholicscientists.org 1 fact
claimBy the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence was widely accepted as a near-dogma among astronomers and a common assumption among theologians in Europe and the United States.
Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu 1 fact
claimEurope is seeking to redefine its role in the Persian Gulf due to the potential gradual distancing of the United States from the region, the growing influence of China, and internal challenges within Gulf states.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 1 fact
accountDuring the 1950s, the British government argued against the United States initiating covert actions intended to destabilize Soviet bloc governments in Europe.
China's Global Security Initiative and Russia's Eurasian Security ... valdaiclub.com 1 fact
claimThe United States remains the most significant power in the international system, and countries worldwide, particularly in Europe, maintain complex and close ties with it.
Actar Publishers actar.com 1 fact
referenceThe book 'MCM–Milan Capital of the Modern', edited by Lorenzo Degli Esposti, compiles texts and images from over 300 contributors from Europe and the US across three generations.
A “Good Deal” with Iran? Requirements for Preventing a Future ... washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe Washington Institute argues that a comprehensive ban on Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) development is necessary due to the threat such capabilities pose to U.S. and European homeland security.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimMainstream European and American clinical research settings for psychedelic administration are influenced by indigenous practices, 1960s new age spirituality, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Western pattern diet | Nutrition and Dietetics | Research Starters ebsco.com 1 fact
claimWestern culture refers to societies that are in or heavily influenced by Europe, particularly the Roman Empire, including countries that were formerly colonies of Great Britain such as the United States and Australia.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
quoteNathan Sales stated that the United States remains committed to holding the Iranian regime accountable for bloodshed in South America, Europe, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
How governments address climate change through carbon pricing ... discovery.researcher.life 1 fact
claimThe global average life expectancy improvements mask large regional differences, as current and future levels of air pollution in Asia are much larger than in Europe or the United States.
The European Union's Strategic Autonomy, Transatlantic Shifts and ... frictions.europeamerica.de 1 fact
quoteFrench President Emmanuel Macron stated in 2018: "Europe can no longer rely solely on the United States."
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimGeneral Hoyt Vandenberg, a former commander of U.S. air operations in Europe and later an intelligence adviser to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, succeeded Sidney Souers as the second director of the Central Intelligence Group.
Hydrogen in Oil and Gas: Decarbonizing the Industry Through ... - JPT jpt.spe.org 1 fact
claimMost hydrogen projects currently under construction or in operation are concentrated in Europe, China, Australia, and the United States.