Josef Braml Die Transatlantische Illusion Die... -

The final chapters focus on "strategic autonomy." Braml argues Europe must develop its own military capabilities, financial independence, and energy security to survive the new world order. Reading Guide: How to Approach the Book

The book details how the U.S. uses its financial power (the dollar's dominance and sanctions) as a weapon to achieve geopolitical goals, often forcing European companies to follow American directives. Josef Braml Die Transatlantische Illusion Die...

Pay close attention to the sections on the U.S. dollar and trade policy; Braml views these as more significant indicators of modern power than traditional military alliances. The final chapters focus on "strategic autonomy

Braml argues that Europeans have long clung to the "illusion" that the United States is a reliable, altruistic protector. He posits that the U.S. has transitioned into a "geo-economic" power that prioritizes its own national interests—often at Europe's expense—and that the era of dependable transatlantic partnership is over. Pay close attention to the sections on the U

Braml suggests that the U.S. security guarantee for Europe is fading as Washington shifts its focus toward containing China and managing internal economic challenges.