Rebalancing the Transatlantic Partnership

Abstract

Edward Balladur’s recent short book, and a report by fi ve former NATO commanders, both reach broadly similar diagnoses, namely that recent world developments call for a renewal of the relationship between Europe, and the United States because they adversely affect the interests of both of them. Two aspects of their arguments are commented upon on this occasion. First is the possibility that the timeframe of opportunities for renewing the relationship in the next two decades. Second is the importance of rebalancing that relationship in the direction of greater equality.