THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE CHALLENGES GENERATED BY THE NEW AMERICAN ADMINISTRATION. THE CONTEXT OF THE DETERIORATION OF RELATIONS WITH THE USA

Abstract

Transatlantic relations, their consolidation after the Second World War, have been essential for the stability and security of Europe. However, in recent years, this strategic alliance has experienced significant deterioration, generated by multiple factors, such as political changes in the US, strategic divergences in the face of new global threats and the emergence of European autonomy in the field of security and intelligence. These changes have profoundly impacted the way in which Europe builds its security and intelligence capabilities, but also the nature of collaboration with traditional partners. This essay analyzes the causes and effects of the deterioration of transatlantic relations, providing a complex perspective on its implications for European security, with a focus on the field of intelligence and European strategic responses. The purpose of this article is to analyze how the new American administration has influenced European security, with a focus on relations in the fields of intelligence and defense. It will be demonstrated that, although partnership remains indispensable, the EU is forced to assume greater strategic autonomy and develop its own intelligence mechanisms.