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by Nonie
Valentine, M.Ed., L.M.H.C., American
Psychotherapist in Prague, Czech Republic |
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29th July 2003
Is the US weaker or stronger after the Iraq crisis?
Let's start with a wider context for this question, from the point of view of an American living in Eastern Europe:
Communism has apparently spent itself as a major political force. Now I believe we are in for the testing of democracy - democracy and capitalism. Their supposed twin victory is likely to be tried severely in the decades to come... Read the article
9th May 2003
Europe/Europe & The US/Europe: Risking A New Conversation
A psychotherapist has no business meddling in international affairs. Or does she? It's just that the parallels between US/Europe and Europe/Europe conflicts and the couples struggles I've been seeing in my consulting office are too obvious to ignore.
Putin snubs Blair after inviting him to his dacha and the US burns with desire for retribution against France. Germany tries to regain a foothold in the transatlantic alliance while gathering with other anti-war nations to discuss European defense, igniting accusations of undermining NATO. France is stung by the loss of its investments in Iraq and is determined to be the alternative to American hegemonic power. The US tells Europe it doesn't really need allies and Europe tries to argue for the importance of "soft power." Everybody's asking how serious the transatlantic rift is. How long it is likely to last. Placing their bets... Read the article
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