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According to Professor Maani, a grave miscalculation on Europe's part was their assumption that the United States would prioritize European interests, especially regarding relationships with Russia. The professor highlighted that great powers, including the U.S., inevitably put their own interests first. This tendency is reflected in current U.S. foreign policy, which has sidelined European nations during crucial negotiations with Russia.
Europe's Three Options for the Future
In his article for Foreign Policy, entitled "It's Time for Europe to Do the Unthinkable," Professor Maani outlines three distinct options for Europe to reclaim its geopolitical agency: