Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Europe's Diplomatic House 'o Cards

Europe has evolved into a continent that speaks softly but carries no stick. In the past it has had a heavy to act as its threat of force behind all diplomatic efforts-the United States. With trans-Atlantic relations in a miserable state, the threat of U.S. military power is taken less and less seriously by rogue states Europe would like to engage diplomatically. What is the old continent going to do when it finds itself impotent in its cherished diplomacy?

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