Eduardo Lourenço on relations between America and Europe

The Portuguese writer Eduardo Lourenço analyses the role of Europe facing "The Western empire" of America. "European 'impotence' is not only a negative factor in view of relations between the United States and Europe. This 'impotence' is also a sort of belated wisdom emanating from a continent which, after several suicidal incidents has become the archetypal continent of peace. It is a continent of active peace and not a safe haven protected from conflicts, standing well away from the evils that touch the world, notably those that affect the zones in which Europe has historical responsibilities implying ethical duties. The United States ... tending to intervene increasingly openly in the planet's destiny, presumes its strength. For it cannot achieve its 'providential' mission without the implicit agreement and support of Europe, and this even if it does only seem to be its subordinate".

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