RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN (EU) AND USA

Critically assess the relationship between the European Union (EU) and USA

Critically assess the relationship between the European Union (EU) and USA

Introduction

In modern times, the geopolitical center of gravity of the world is primarily located in Europe and later in Europe and the United States. These are the First World War and the Second World War drew the basic aspect of the present world, which has been largely determined by the strategic model developed by the European powers. During the Cold War, the United States has not only managed to bring down their adversary only for world hegemony, the Soviet Union, but also maintained a firm grip on Europe. During the first decade after the end of the Cold War in the 1990s, the strategic direction of the United States is still focused on Europe.

Each and every country in the world in current times has a common goal of contributing towards global peace and eliminating the menace of war, conflict and terrorism. However, the aim cannot be achieved until each and every country promotes ways and means of dialogue and reconciliation. Therefore, in today's world diplomatic relations between even only two states can have a huge impact on the world peace. Hence, every nation in current times grants great importance to its diplomatic relations with other country. Moreover, foreign policies in every state are also planned with great consideration. In addition, all the strong and developed countries can play a major role towards globally stable environment. Of these countries, United States of America holds a significant place towards building a safer and secure planet.

Discussion

The United States of America being one of the most developed countries and one of the strongest of economies enjoys a central position with almost every international matter (guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn). Moreover, with its armed forces and army troop interventions in certain conflicting regions of certain countries and its stature in global organizations like United Nations are other reasons of why the country holds a central position in the formation of world peace strategies. Moreover, diplomatic relations of United States with other countries also shape various factors of global relationships. Therefore, the foreign policies of United States of America hold a significant place in shaping the diplomatic environment of the entire planet (Hearing, pp. 4).

United States of America have over the years matures its relationship countries with many of the European countries. Of these relationships however, the most evolved are the relationships with the United Kingdom. Developing what is commonly known as “Special Relationship” since after World War 2, the two countries now currently share almost the same views and opinions regarding most of the conflicting regions like Iran, Iraq etc. This is also one of the chief reasons why USA and UK are allies to each other in all the conflict war and anti-terrorism situations. Moreover, the diplomatic relationship is further strengthening by joint ventures in commerce, technology, arts, science, finance, academics and trade. Armies of USA and UK have also carried ...