Josef Braml Die Transatlantische Illusion Die... May 2026

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Braml argues that Europeans have long clung to the "illusion" that the United States is a reliable, altruistic protector. He posits that the U.S. has transitioned into a "geo-economic" power that prioritizes its own national interests—often at Europe's expense—and that the era of dependable transatlantic partnership is over. Josef Braml Die Transatlantische Illusion Die...

The book (The Transatlantic Illusion: The New World Order and How We Can Assert Ourselves Within It) by Josef Braml is an analytical look at the shifting power dynamics between Europe and the United States. You can find more about his work and

Below is a guide to the book's core arguments and structure. The book details how the U

The book details how the U.S. uses its financial power (the dollar's dominance and sanctions) as a weapon to achieve geopolitical goals, often forcing European companies to follow American directives.