Josef Braml | Die Transatlantische Illusion Die...

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Below is a guide to the book's core arguments and structure.

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 Josef Braml Die Transatlantische Illusion Die...

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.

The book (The Transatlantic Illusion: The New World Order and How We Can Assert Ourselves Within It) by Josef Braml is an analytical look at the shifting power dynamics between Europe and the United States. You can find more about his work and

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.

He analyzes how the "Systemic Rivalry" between the U.S. and China leaves Europe caught in the middle, risking becoming a mere "plaything" of superpowers if it doesn't unite. Reading Guide: How to Approach the Book The

While reading, consider current events (like the war in Ukraine or trade tensions). Compare Braml's warnings from the book's release (2022) with how NATO and EU policies have evolved since then. Where to Find the Book