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Brand shares his insights regarding the debate about U.S. foreign policy amidst rising tensions in Eurasia. Some factions within U.S. politics advocate for reducing involvement in Europe to better address the increasingly aggressive posture of China in Asia. However, Brand cautions against this stance, arguing that abandoning Europe could leave a power vacuum that may be exploited by hostile actors.
The transatlantic alliance has historically operated under shared interests, and U.S. presence in Europe has acted as a stabilizing force. By stepping back, brand suggests, the U.S. might inadvertently allow a return to the rivalries that plagued European history before the mid-20th century.