EUROPEAN STRATEGIC AUTONOMY VS. U.S. HEGEMONY

2026-04-23 2026-04-26 2026-04-28 4/30/2026 12:00:00 AM DownTown News 2 2026 Review article 247 253 2026 ID N-5730-2015 English Taha Nazir, Zaighum Javaid transatlantic rift, post-American Europe, PESCO initiatives, European army debate The debate over European strategic autonomy reflects growing efforts by the European Union to act independently in global affairs while maintaining its long-standing partnership with the United States. This article explains the concept of EU autonomy, contrasts it with U.S. hegemony, and analyzes how Europe positions itself in contemporary conflicts through diplomacy, economic tools, and selective security engagement.