Trends in the European Union and Russia: Implications for the United States

This paper examines both economic and political trends in the European Union and its giant, unpredict­able neighbour to the East, Russia, assessing their long-term implications and impact upon U.S. interests. It explores how the increasing centralisation of politi­cal and economic power in Europe is detrimental not only to America, but also to the European con­tinent itself. It also looks at the rise of anti-Ameri­canism in Europe, and the threat it poses to the Anglo-American special relationship.