Robert D. Kaplan discusses the shifting geopolitical landscape as Europe faces the potential end of its reliance on U.S. security. He raises vital questions about whether European countries can unify without American support and how this might lead to renewed tensions, particularly between traditional rivals like France and Germany. His insights reflect a world of increasing crisis, drawing parallels to the instability of the Weimar Republic in Germany, indicating that modern technology and connection heighten awareness of global challenges. Kaplan's new book, "Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis," further explores these themes.
Europe is facing the challenge of unifying without the protective umbrella of American support, and the shift in dependence could revive old regional disputes.
Kaplan argues that Europe, having relied on the U.S. for security, must now confront its geopolitical responsibilities, questioning its ability to navigate without American influence.
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