What future for the transatlantic relationship?

Introduction

The transatlantic relationship is undergoing a phase of profound transformation. As the United States redefines its strategic priorities, increasingly favours unilateral action and recentres its foreign policy around an openly asserted logic of power — as illustrated by the recent National Security Strategy — Europe is questioning the nature, resilience and underlying foundations of the transatlantic bond. The relative disengagement of the United States from the European theatre, the tariffs imposed on its allies, criticism of the European model, uncertainties surrounding support for Ukraine, the bypassing of traditional multilateral frameworks — NATO and the UN — as well as the multiplication of “solo” operations, all fuel the debate over the possible marginalisation, or even vassalisation, of Europe, and raise questions about the place still afforded to diplomacy in relations between allies.

Does the transatlantic alliance still have a future when US foreign policy appears to prioritise unilateralism, coercion and the assertion of power?

To analyse these developments and discuss their implications, Maxime Lefebvre and Vanessa Strauss-Kahn, Co-Directors of the ESCP Institute of Geopolitics, are pleased to organise a webinar on 13 January, with the participation of:

• Gilles Andréani, Honorary President of Chamber at the French Cour des comptes, Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po, former Director of the Policy Planning Staff at the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs
• Joachim Bitterlich, Affiliate Professor at ESCP, former Ambassador, former European, diplomatic and security policy adviser to Chancellor Helmut Kohl

This webinar will offer a strategic and forward-looking analysis of transatlantic relations, their current tensions and the possible scenarios for the future.

Webinar will be held in French. Registration is mandatory.