Terms of Engagement

The book explores the complexities of European defense independence and the American response in a post-Cold War context. It delves into unresolved issues concerning institutional structures, political direction, and resource allocation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. role in European security arrangements. Brenner emphasizes how the legacy of transatlantic security dependency complicates efforts to rebalance the Euro-American alliance, with U.S. prestige and power influencing perceptions of its allies' ambitions.