ABSTRACT

This book explores the transatlantic relationship between the US and Europe from multiple perspectives and disciplines.

Since the end of the Cold War, a multi-polar world has replaced the dual power economic and political stranglehold previously shared by the US and Russia. Amid the shift in power politics, the transatlantic partnership between the US and Europe has retained its importance in shaping the outcome of future global developments. With the rise of the US as a major world power and the tremendous economic growths witnessed by countries such as China, India and Brazil, the political power structures within and outside the transatlantic relations have gradually undergone shifts that are important to recognise, understand and critically assess on a consistent basis.

Transatlantic Relations and Modern Diplomacy assesses the strengths and weaknesses of this enduring transatlantic relationship from multiple perspectives and disciplines at a time when the US and European countries are facing increasing economic pressures, significant political changes and substantial security concerns. Examining this relationship through a range of different lenses including historical, economic and cultural, this book highlights the importance of examining the transatlantic relationship from a variety of different contextual and historical perspectives in order to herald the future changes as informed global citizens.

This book will be of interest to students of transatlantic studies, diplomacy, political science and IR in general.

part I|57 pages

Overview of the transatlantic relationship post-World War II

chapter 1|19 pages

A shift in transatlantic diplomacy

Framing essay

chapter 2|15 pages

Transatlantic relations in a changing world

Toward a more equal and effective partnership

chapter 4|12 pages

Curing transatlantic schizophrenia

part II|43 pages

The transatlantic economic and security relationship matrix

chapter 5|14 pages

Re-examining the transatlantic trade agenda

Expanding trade and enhancing national security: framing essay

chapter 7|9 pages

The transatlantic pivot

part III|61 pages

The future of the transatlantic community

chapter 9|9 pages

Transatlantic communities

Theories and frameworks for a new partnership

chapter 10|11 pages

The transatlantic relationship

From oppression to hopes of partnerships

chapter 12|9 pages

Fateful triangle

The Americas and Europe, 1823 to the present

part IV|62 pages

Transatlantic ties that bind

chapter 14|15 pages

(De)constructing transatlantic conflict representation in the media

A review of relevant literature from a communication and media studies perspective

chapter 15|24 pages

Europe's cultural habitus

Anti-Americanism in Europe in the twentieth century

part V|10 pages

Conclusion

chapter 17|8 pages

Hearts, flowers, and a common fate