Expert warns: European stability hangs by thread as US election approaches
Security expert points to dangerous shift in Euro-American relations that might change everything. Future of European peace could depend on next years US presidential vote
The well-being of Europe stands at a cross-roads due to upcoming changes in US politics (specifically the possibility of Donald Trump returning to White House)
The continent faces two main threats: first the break-down of NATO protection which has kept peace since mid-20th century‚ and second a possible trade-war that could hurt its economy. These issues might create problems that nobody expected:
- Loss of American military support
- Economic difficulties from trade restrictions
- Weakening of international partnerships
- Break-down of post-war security system
Dont make the mistake of thinking that Europes transformation into todays peaceful EU can never be undone
The old-style conflicts could return to European continent — something that seemed impossible just a few years ago. The post-war peace system which helped create modern-day European Union might face its biggest test yet; experts say this would change everything we know about Euro-American partnership
The economic fall-out would be hard-hitting: trade problems between US and Europe could create chain-reaction affecting many areas of life. The continentʼs business leaders are watching closely as election season approaches in America - nobody wants to see decades of cooperation go down-hill
