An alliance at risk : the United States and Europe since September 11 / Laurent Cohen-Tanugi ; translated by George A. Holoch, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen-Tanugi, Laurent, 1957-

Standardized Title:

Sentinelles de la liberté. English

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Islam and politics--Public opinion.

Islam and politics.

Europe--Foreign relations--United States.

Europe.

International relations.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--Europe.

Europe--Foreign relations--1989-.

United States--Foreign relations--2001-2009.

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.

Europe--Foreign public opinion, American.

United States--Foreign public opinion, European.

World politics--1995-2005.

World politics.

Physical Description:

xxi, 140 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003.

Summary:

In the immediate aftermath of the events of September 11, people around the world -- and Europeans in particular -- came together in unprecedented demonstrations of compassion for and solidarity with the people of the United States. Since then, however, relations between Europe and America have become perilously contentious. The new unilateral and preemptive tone of U.S. foreign policy, wedded to old fears of American hegemony and an irreducible strain of anti-Americanism, have alienated and angered Europeans, even as Europe's refusal to endorse key American policies has drawn charges of ingratitude and irrelevance. For noted French political observer Laurent Cohen-Tanugi, this growing rift dates back to the end of the Cold War and poses profound dangers for the intertwined futures of America, Europe, and the world. In his new book, An Alliance at Risk, he argues that although the ties that have united Europe and America for decades remain stronger than the propagandists of an international schism would have us believe, deepening transatlantic differences foster an increasing mistrust that prevents constructive dialogue and cooperation.

Cohen-Tanugi begins by placing global anti-Americanism in historical perspective and tracing the evolution and progressive alteration of European-American relations from the postwar period to the Iraqi crisis. Stressing the need for strong transatlantic solidarity in the new global environment, he sets forth the case and prerequisites for a new alliance, calling on the European Union to assume fully its responsibilities on the world stage and on America to address the inadequacies of its foreign policy and become more attentive to the international community, its sensitivities and rules. Envisioning what this renewed partnership might look like in the future, he concludes that in a world plagued by profound disorder and rabid anti-Westernism, the distance between the United States and Europe must be bridged to advance the democratic values they share, confront global challenges, and ensure the stability of the world.

Contents:

1 The Empire on Trial 1

2 Continental Drift 21

3 The New Atlantic Imperative 46

4 Europe in Search of Political Will and Representation 61

5 America and the Challenge of a New Internationalism 90

6 For a New Alliance 111.

Notes:

Translation of: Les sentinelles de la liberté.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-133) and index.

ISBN:

0801878411

OCLC:

52514285