Europe’s fear of a future without America

According to Isna, in the midst of the US presidential election and the close competition between US Vice President Kamala Harris, whose administration has been described by many as the second term of US President Joe Biden’s administration, and former US President Donald Trump, the American news agency Quoting European diplomats, he reported the fear of the countries of this continent about their future and the reduction of American support for Europe, regardless of the result of the American presidential election.

“Associated Press” news agency wrote in its article today: “The European allies of America are preparing for America not paying attention to Europe. The US presidential election will be held in the middle of the third year of the war in Ukraine, a war in which the US has become the biggest supporter of Ukraine.

This news agency added: “Now with the possibility of Donald Trump’s return to the White House and due to the developments in the Middle East and East Asia and the attention of the United States to China, Europe is thinking about a future without American support. “Many in Europe are worried about what kind of approach Trump will take if he comes back, whether he will support NATO or not.”

On the other hand, according to the Associated Press report, even if Harris wins, Europeans do not expect Washington’s support to continue because “Republican opposition to Biden’s current policies and Americans’ growing fatigue from war will continue.”

Of course, according to European officials, if the vice president of the United States wins the presidential elections of this country, Europe will be in a better situation than the second Trump administration.

Europe’s fear of Trump’s presidency

In this regard, the Associated Press reported: “Trump’s desire to impose extensive restrictions against America’s partners has become one of the most worrying issues in Europe. Many European countries are facing low economic growth. On the other hand, according to many European officials, this continent and its issues are no longer one of America’s priorities.”

This American news agency added: “According to European officials, the current priority of the Biden administration is the Middle East, and regardless of the outcome of the presidential election in this country, the long-term priority of the United States is China.” “Europe is no longer at the core of American foreign policy, and the situation is different from the first years of the Biden administration.”

In this regard, “Rachel Tausenfraund”, a researcher at the German Council on Foreign Relations, told the Associated Press: “The American focus will move towards Asia.” “Europe must become a more capable and independent partner.”

On the other hand, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated during the signing of the new security agreement between Berlin and London: “The United States will increasingly focus on the Indo-Pacific region, so it remains to be seen how much Washington’s support for Europe will decrease.” did.”

Ian Lesser, one of the experts of “B. M. “More than anything, Europe wants America to be predictable,” Germany’s F said to the Associated Press. If Trump wins, America will be unpredictable. But if Harris wins, many of the current people in the Biden administration will remain, and the views similar to the Biden administration will continue.”

He added: “Given the ongoing war in Europe, the failure of the US to support European security will be very costly for this continent. Europe’s ability to deal with this issue depends on the speed of reduction of Washington’s support for Europe.

Trump’s anger at European countries

The Associated Press continued to write: “During his first term as president, Trump was angry at the non-investment of European countries and NATO members in their defense industries. He even threatened that if NATO member countries did not commit to the defense budget of this alliance, he would It allows Russia to do whatever it wants with “criminal countries”.

According to this news agency, Trump’s statements have deepened the concern of America’s European allies about the possibility of Trump’s second administration. In this regard, Tausenfraund stated: “If Trump wins, he will quickly end the war in Ukraine.” The possibility in his mind is not compatible with the wishes of Kiev or Europe. “Europe should increase its military capability in order to increase its readiness in the event of America’s withdrawal from European military equations.”

The Associated Press finally quoted Lesser as saying: “Regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election, the coming years will be difficult for Europe. Whether Trump or Harris wins, the US government will face massive internal divisions. “Europe is facing an ineffective American.”

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