The End of Unipolarity and the Crisis of European Sovereignty

This discussion features Glenn Diesen and Einar Tangen analyzing a perceived shift in American foreign policy from unipolarity toward a reassertion of dominance. They critique recent rhetoric from U.S. politicians that suggests a desire to restore Western hegemony rather than adapting to a multipolar world. The speakers argue that the United States is increasingly viewing Europe as a subordinate asset or pawn in a high-stakes rivalry with China. They suggest that European elites have been captured by American interests, leading to economic stagnation and a refusal to acknowledge the shifting global distribution of power. Consequently, the participants advocate for European strategic autonomy and a more transactional, balanced relationship with China to ensure future stability. The dialogue concludes that maintaining peace requires moving past ideological silos and embracing a diverse, multi-centered international system.