How Europe and the USA's relationship is changing

Into Europe: The Transatlantic relationship has been labeled the world's strongest alliance. But since the end of the cold war, it has entered a rough patch. American unilateralism, European defense spending shortfalls, and diverging interests have weakened the relationship.
In the face of a resurgent Russia and a rising China, can the alliance find a new purpose? Challenges brought about by Brexit, differing climate policies, and visions of the world will have to be overcome if the US and Europe are to find a new way to go forward.
Animation: Hugo
Music:
Supercluster by Sebastian Pangal
Aerial Cliff by Michele Nobler
High Flight by Michele Nobler
Kims Variations by Michele Nobler
Footage:
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British Pathé
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[@IntoEurope]

Hi guys, for our 50k subscribers, we'll be organizing a Q&A about Into Europe. So feel free to drop your questions about the team, our process or our goals (or anything in general) in the comment section!

[@remi_gio]

I wish you have said something about the latest submarine controversy which is relevant to this video ;) Great job as always nonetheless!

[@joaosalgado8393]

What is your personal opinion on the creation of an EU army?

[@malikatas5109]

Hi Can you make a video of turkeys 2023 election and What it means to Europe?

[@angelodiavolo3915]

how do you see the future of Europe? are you pessimistic or optimistic about the possibility of being more united and having greater political and economic weight?

[@chesra9515]

What sources you use for getting information on topics.

[@yannischupin7787]

Saying that because UK left, the EU can't create it independence regarding military could not be more wrong... Indeed the British government has always been against any attempts of creating anything that looked like an European military. With them being gone, there is much more to discuss.

[@tobywilliams278]

You are right that the UK was against a European military but he meant that it would be harder to defend as allies in the EU with such a major country gone, the UK wasn't against working together militarily, just one single military.

[@grumpydinosaur2347]

@@tobywilliams278 eu never was a milititary alliance. It has common border and EU border guard agenfy Frontex financing after UK left is far more bigger. Brexit only gave opportunity for rest of EU increase Frontex capabilities, since UK is still in the Nato, overall military might just increased.

[@froglifes6829]

@@grumpydinosaur2347 It was never a military alliance but if you declare war on an EU member country then all the other eu countries have to help.

[@1989TS..]

One of the reasons British people wanted to leave the EU was because they feared an EU army.. which the media at the time laughed at and made fun of...

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Our French President Macron is planning to build an European Army 🟦🇪🇺. Ambitious project, indeed. But will the other European countries be agreed to that project ?

[@snowmanscz1011]

Did you hire Johnny Harris for the animations? Looks great.

[@PakBallandSami]

nobody cares

[@jure6528]

@@PakBallandSami i care bro

[@DxvinderSingh1699]

@@PakBallandSami I carw

[@vishal17935]

@@Ian-lh9di wow really? Highly polished work there!

[@IntoEurope]

Thank you! :)

[@alexfrank5331]

EU cannot exist without an impartial foreign leader. Just ask the French, Italian, and German what they think about each other. The reason US "Isolationism" was popular in the first place was because anyone could see what a cluster-f European politics were and didn't want to get involved... then the cluster-f turned into TWO world wars.

[@andrekoniger3020]

Yeah, just ask them you might be surprised that the majority don't hate on each other.

[@erwannthietart3602]

The reason isolationism worked is because European politics was built by thousands of years of history of conflict, post WW2 some of those conflict were let go off and suddenly friendship boomed between nations of Europe especially West, the only real unhappy one would be what Italy towards France because Nationalists wants Savoy Nice and especially Corsica but no one cares about them, and Eastern Europe is merely due to the Balkans where im fairly sure its still a cluster-f for obvious reasons

[@napoleon5174]

There are just too many conflicted foreign policy ideas since the Soviets fell, there is no common enemy, as many Europeans don't fear China like they feared the Soviets the alliance is in trouble

[@compassroses]

Just as European nations were focused on the rise of Hitler before Japan took advantage and expanded its war with China into the Pacific? I fear that ignoring the XXP's military expansionism and the Vlad-Xi bromance might prove short-sighted. After all, aiui, a Chinese SOE runs Piraeus, the Mediterranean's busiest port.

[@macanaeh]

@@compassroses As a Russian, I can tell you this bromance is quite fragile, it's a pragmatic alliance-ish between two countries that overall don't like each other that much. Overall, I'm waiting until the Russian people take back control of our country so we can join the west in dealing with the real enemy, which is China. And not just mindlessly pursuing Putin's delirious ambitions

[@humansarecrazybeing5730]

@@macanaeh 😂😂you colonisers are at it again like your ancestors 😂

[@ewoudalliet1734]

@@macanaeh Well, although I agree; his ambitions aren't delirious. Russia's mainland is very much exposed after the fall of the Soviet Union. What's to be done about it? Well, the most peaceful solution would be being a bit more friendly, but eh, "trust" isn't an easy thing. Wanting a safe "buffer zone" isn't weird from a historical perspective. I can understand Russia's foreign policy in that context entirely. I do, however, also do believe there are other viable options to safeguard it heartland... In that sense we can also understand why Russia feels drawn to China as an ally as well; even though they compete in Central-Asia and China has ridiculous territorial claims in Siberia. The main threat to Russia is China becoming a senior member in a military alliance or building influence in the arctic; as these are things that would be unavoidable if Russia choses to side with China.

[@macanaeh]

@@ewoudalliet1734 I entirely agree with everything you said, but that's the thing about Putin's ambitions, obviously it's quite dangerous potentially having Moscow (my home city) and Russia's heartland so close to the border, but it's important not to forget, like Putin often does, that we live in the 21st century Europe. Conflicts are no longer fought on the ground here. All the military conflicts against Georgia and Ukraine has done for us, was diplomatic isolation and escalation of the conflict with the west. In the EU right now any sort of tightening of ties with Russia is unthinkable, at least from a PR standpoint. If not for these blunders, if he acted less "army marching go brr" and be smarter and more diplomacy oriented about it, we could've positioned ourselves as that non-isolationist alternative to the US Europe so desperately wants. Of course it's a stretch because of oh so recent Soviet history, but there was a chance to "pull a Germany" if you will. That, combined with how his regime handled our economy over the last 20 years, with widespread corruption being the literal core of this regime, leaves us with out reliable allies, as China would stab us in the back given the opportunity, especially if we'll become overly dependent on it, leaves us with a stagnating economy, an inefficent administration and a population that becomes increasingly unhappy with the current state of affairs. So putting (hehe, pun) all these things together, Putin is, while not delirious, is either quite incompetent or doesn't really have Russia's interests in heart, doesn't care about living up to our true economic and geopolitical potential

[@angelodiavolo3915]

the only way there can be good relations between EU and USA is if USA considers UE as a peer. To achieve that, EU needs to be more independent, that is by having its own military and defence policy (which does not mean leave NATO ofc), making EU a strong partner not only in economic terms. If that can be achieved, Transatlantic relations will prosper as Russia and China would benefit from division and disagreement. Tax related problems, as well as ecological and external affair ones will be settled naturally once the relation is stabilized. I nourish great hope for these next 3-4 years, hoping they will bring prosperity and solidarity to EU countries

[@fabriziobrown4454]

Us europeans have to unite to survive, it is the only way to keep our status

[@mortenlund1418]

Economy of scale should be studiet in kindergarten!

[@galacticguardian2783]

White people cannot afford to force their colonialism on the world forever no matter how much they unite

[@samuelsilver8077]

@@galacticguardian2783 Nobody on citizen level is pushing for fn colonization of people that have different skin colour. It just that West plus Asia are most developed countries and can basically dictate trade terms to other nations. Those nation happen to be in Africa or South America for some reason /s

[@tomwalsh96]

An ever deepening union with larger and larger EU institutions such as a shared army might seem good in the short term, but it would lock us into ever increasing budgetary constraints as the military complex grows and builds influence, preventing funds from flowing to useful causes in socio economic development. Being a superpower is not beneficial. We need to keep the EU as a shallow union that merely protects free trade and supports underdeveloped members to prosper

[@grumpydinosaur2347]

UK was one who blocked any expansion of united eu military, including border guard. As soon as they left, EU increased Frontex border guard financing and capabilities alot. I think EU will benefit from seperating from UK in the long run. UK also wouldnt ever change currency to euro.

[@pedromiguelalmeida4446]

Brexit (and the "exclusive" anglo-saxonic interests) was a blessing for the multicultural EU that can rise, as a whole, as regional potency, less depending on others and a ill-faded NATO after the collapse of the Berlin Wall and of the USSR

[@councilestateproduct]

"Multicultural EU" lol Europeans don't want the new society being pushed on them. Europe is for Europeans.

[@2_Purpura_Legio_88_5]

@@councilestateproduct yes.

[@2_Purpura_Legio_88_5]

@@councilestateproduct yes.

[@kordellswoffer1520]

@@pedromiguelalmeida4446 the eu will never rise and is already falling. The eu will so long as its comfortable be content with relying on others.

[@TheBaleadaMan]

How are you not more popular your effort and productivity is insane!!

[@enhncr]

Because he makes a lot of mistakes.

[@kinggeorgethefifth7542]

Great video! And you explain/narrate the complex situation quite well! Not to be nitpicking too much, but you could look into making some of the transitions a bit slower or "smoother". Just a small detail, but with your content quality, i think it is a fitting contructive notice. Example: at 5:55 the transitions are so quick they feel a bit to rapid :)

[@IntoEurope]

Thanks for the feedback, still figuring some stuff out animation wise, so it will get better! Cheers, Hugo

[@stormstaunch6692]

I really hope we don’t lose our ties with Europe in the future. America and Europe are apart of the same civilization, we share so much history and are so connected in so many ways. Long Live America, Long Live Europe, and Long Live the American-European Friendship.

[@illusion9423]

Nah this was before the Russian invasion. I'd say Putin shot his own foot, but this is more akin to sepuku If you didn't know any better you'd think he was a traitor

[@jackholman5008]

Bot to aouns like trump but unless Europe can put in more effort into the relationship and make more equal than unfortunately we have split

[@ernst91]

They are friends who talk crap about us behind our backs to their real friends.

[@user-dm5jk2dx9t]

@@basilmagnanimous7011 we tried that for centuries. it's called colonialism

[@MonroeSim]

The European age is coming to a close, the US doesn’t really have a need for them. That’s why’s it’s pivoting over to Asia. Not to mention they’re so dependent on our military, what do we get from our relationship?

[@Kris-ym2zr]

I like how you include the video clips of actual speeches, so we can see the source material you are refering to. This is so important and your videos are like a visual version of how written journals do their references which is great. Thanks for the video👍🏿.

[@ikGREENY]

Well frankly I’m tired of other countries judging us for putting ourselves first and at the same time doing the same, and on top of that they’ve been taking advantage of us economically and militarily for the entirety of the alliance.

[@talete7712]

US is free to leave the alliance if it so wishes. Why doesn't it happen? Because the US greatly benefit from NATO, since it's the main way it still controls Europe and treats European countries like puppet states

[@crusader2112]

Agreed. If it came down to it, I'd choose my own country to help first, then we can assist our allies next.

[@talete7712]

@Nemusis 999 many other countries, especially European countries, have donated money and weapons to ukraine; on top of that, European countries are the ones who are paying the highest price of this war. Meanwhile, the US benefit greatly from this because it allows them to keep their weapon factories open and it weakens Russia

[@manipulatortrash]

@@talete7712 in raw numbers, the US is objectively helping the ukrainians more. the military tech in ukraine is also mostly american innovations, those fighter jets ukraine has been asking for have mostly been that of american. The only thing i see europe really "losing" is the status quo.

[@IntoEurope]

An additional thing you might want to read to complete this video is this article on our website: www.intoeurope.media/europe-and-the-united-states/ Cheers, Hugo

[@ericreinhart9795]

The EU always love to preach about human rights, democratic values, but gladly abandoned all of that when there are benefits given by China and Russia. The values that you all hold so dear is no thicker than a piece of paper mask.

[@dnocturn84]

Then take a second look on what the USA does. This makes the EU look like a saint in this matter. Is there one single entity out there on our planet, with higher moral standards and less capitalist greed, who does this better than the EU? Surely, the EU isn't doing a perfect job, but the US fails that one entirely. They obviously lack moral standards.

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

@@dnocturn84 “A country that demands moral perfection will achieve neither perfection nor security.” Yes, it is a quote by a Kissinger but he couldn’t be more right. The only way to survive in this world and to end up successfully is to be brutal and to adapt, something which America has done in most cases compared to Europeans holding onto their views until they realize the last second how desperately they need to adapt.

[@dnocturn84]

@@GigaChadlovesandcares Maybe there is some truth behind that saying. I won't deny that. But every single conflict that the USA initiated after the first Gulf War, was immorale, not connected to "perfection" in any way and didn't provide anything for the US, not even security. The second war against Iraq was insane and build on false proof and wrong accusations. It destabilized a whole region, where terrorists grow, local population suffers, and immigrants start their journey to the west. Syria is a direct result of this. The war in Afghanistan followed and did accomplish nothing. The results are similar to Iraq. Their worst enemy was located and finally killed in Pakistan, not Afghanistan. And actually all (hidden) big players behind the attacks against the US are still safe, like Saudi Arabia or Pakistan. They obviously didn't want to remove the root of this evil and focused on weaker countries, that have nothing to do with this instead. More driven by financial interests and aiming for ressources. The whole Russia story is legendary, when it comes to missed opportunities. Their state failed and the US missed the chance to make peace and start cooperation. Driven by old propaganda pictures and unmeasureable amounts of greed, they unleashed their capitalist swarm, trying to secure assets, instead of establishing a long-term cooperation, that drove Russia finally away from the west, back into old and dangerous behavior. China is the other "success" story. Decades of greed played directly into the hands of the ruling communists there. The capitalist world jumped into their trap, fueled by dreams of short term gains. Now the US finally realized that this is becoming a problem and starts felxing muscles. This was avoidable and should have been prevented decades ago.

[@dl5498]

Nonono, certain eu member states. Not the EU itself

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

@@dnocturn84 You act like we want the ME to be stabilized, we don’t. The middle east is much easier to handle when it’s stability is threatened because the Arab states jump into our hegemony for protection. Same with Africa and so many more continents, you act like our failures in Iraq or Afghanistan are a end to our success. It isn’t, it’s merely a temporary set-back. It doesn’t matter if people like it or not, but unless the Iraqi’s are ready to jump into the bed with the Iranians they will always rely on America for a degree. And as for Afghanistan, it is going to get into a civil war sooner or later. At that point terrorist groups will be fighting for control all over Afghanistan, and it will take a while before the civil war is over and before they can strike American interests. The only problem America has for now is Iran and China, China is getting handled pretty nicely with all the alliances getting build up to counter their influence and Iran is getting more isolated by the day with the exception of Syria which is in full civil war and will take around 10-20 years for it to have full working electricity around the country and another decade for the scars to heal. Russia is a bit of a problem, but it isn’t as much of a priority anymore. The true problem America faces isn’t China or Russia, it is Americans themselves who are the problem.

[@jimrooke2742]

New animation looks great! It now matches the content. Keep it up, love Into Europe 👍

[@malikatas5109]

Your so underrated and deserve more subs

[@cosminmilitaru260]

The animation quality of your videos is really top notch and the information presented is just as good. Congrats and keep going, Into Europe !!!

[@anotheranon3118]

50,000 subscribers, sharp! Been following you since the beginning, keep up the good work.

[@IntoEurope]

Thanks a lot! 50k subscriber video coming up soon :)

[@Hatt002]

Love to EU from USA :) May we both prosper peacefully together as people regardless of our government's decisions. You are all great and loving people!

[@ThomasIsBored]

You too

[@theclockworksolution8521]

Thanks, this is literally only the second pro-US comment I’ve seen from a European this whole year. Glad to know you don’t all hate us.

[@E36333]

@@theclockworksolution8521 It's from an american though

[@theclockworksolution8521]

@@E36333 lol, that explains it. I was thinking it was unusual.

[@mrbrainbob5320]

@@theclockworksolution8521 they hate us until they need our help 😪

[@fcole90]

You've always had great stories, now they're even better with great animations and nice music to accompany them! 😃 👍 👍 👍 This is becoming one of my favourite channels! 🚀

[@AlberYouTube]

Fantastic graphic work!

[@EdMateosG]

You explained it very well, thank you!

[@mohammadal-qudah179]

I wonder how does the Australia-UK-USA deal (and leaving France behind) has changed this dynamic

[@lemagnifique1573]

@Nemusis 999 everything that happen in Europe also affects all the world, like how Russian-ukrainian war affected goods price

[@knobjockey6882]

I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work!

[@araxiel569]

9:47 If you like this video what?! I LIKE IT BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?!!! Roasting of editing accidents aside, great summary.

[@IntoEurope]

'...make sure to like comment and subscribe.' Looks like you already did one of those three things ;)

[@yodef6828]

I love how you show propaganda pictures for each of the different policies so we can have a better image of how people saw these issues in their time.

[@bulletz510]

I love this channel with a passion.

[@pcrato0627]

Amazing video! Keep doing what you do best!

[@TheECSH]

This is not a European perspective, but rather just a Western European perspective. Poland, the Baltic States, Romania, Bulgaria, and others who have suffered under communism and survived and thrived, we love the US.

[@skyrask1948]

No, talk for yourself.

[@za.monolit]

@@skyrask1948 He is lmao

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

@jko jko What your saying makes zero sense, I myself know that many Eastern Europeans love the American presence there. Especially people like the Poles and Estonians.

[@Alex-df4lt]

@@skyrask1948 He is right. There is a small and insignificant number of pro Russian nationalists in Slovakia who would love to leave NATO, EU just to have a pro Russian dictator installed as they also hate democracy. The major problem is everyone else around them is aware of the plot.

[@skyrask1948]

@@Alex-df4lt Ah yes those that don't want USA army in their country because they can remember Soviets army are definitely pro Russian. Nice straw men.

[@alexanderauersperg5149]

I really don’t understand how anyone can think France has been betrayed.

[@jonah9905]

France has literally been betrayed

[@geordi5054]

@@jonah9905 France failed to meet the agreed upon terms with Australia, and so it turned to other offers. Nobody betrayed France.

[@alexanderauersperg5149]

@@jonah9905 please explain how France was betrayed

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

@@alexanderauersperg5149 He cannot explain it because France failed to deliver and got pissed because of it

[@wilmerfilen5030]

These graphics are really great!

[@slagmaxxing]

Another great video dude!

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

Why would the US consult Europe on the withdrawal from Afghanistan? The cost and responsibility lie almost entirely with the US on this one, of course the decision to leave was unilateral.

[@icutthings649]

The uk was there as well when america left they had to

[@andreasjorgensen8597]

Europe needs to cooperate despite our differences so that we can act independently of China and the USA.

[@Steve-zc9ht]

Just think the reason why the USA is developing closer ties with Asian countries is because Asian countries are becoming more powerful and asian country's like Vietnam India Japan south Korea Taiwan Israel Australia etc are actually willing to fight for there home land unlike Europe

[@pedromiguelalmeida4446]

Europe need to expand their ties instead of shrinking them. Moreover as NATO may be on the verge of brinking, as it seems to me it's momentum and relevance started to fade after the demise of the the Berlin wall and of the USSR

[@erwannthietart3602]

@@Steve-zc9ht hey Europe is willing to fight (beside a few exceptions) the governements of most of Europe only saw that the US was willing to pay for its external influence in Europe by military might and decided to let go of their military budget,in a way its also partly American's fault for doing this dont throw the blame solely on Europe

[@metasklol]

Good informational video. The visual presentation and voice are great too. Subscribed

[@mr01steam]

An excellent summary of the interaction of allies over time. Thanks.

[@ja1111112]

So cool, thank you!

[@bno6156]

There’s nothing wrong with prioritising your own country over others. That’s the entire point of a country.

[@florianfelix8295]

Well this is why country‘s are useless in the firstplace.

[@bno6156]

@@florianfelix8295 why should one culture value an entirely different one? A culture that doesn’t even share its language? Should African nations be ruled by Brits or French? Should Britain be ruled by Americans? How do you determine who should be in charge when they will naturally prioritise the country they live in?

[@bno6156]

@@florianfelix8295 would you be able to send that comment to me if nations were not a thing? Nah. There’s a reason you live comfortably, and don’t die aged 40.

[@chiliflis8660]

I agree. Many people here in the US tried saying that Trump was xenophobic for putting America first. When In reality he was just protecting the US. The wall on the southern border for example was made to keep out illegal immigrants that brought in many different problems. I'm not saying immigrants always bring problems into a country. What I'm saying is ILLEGAL immigrants bring problems. Why would someone enter a country illegally if not to do something illegal? As for the Trump putting America first involving Europe topic. I think Trumps actions are justifiable because the US shouldn't exactly be responsible for protecting Europe when they have their own country to protect. European countries don't really help contribute nearly as much as the US does in the military of NATO. I don't think the US should stop supporting NATO with their military. I just think Europe should invest more in their militaries so the US can invest a little less in theirs. I know it sounds selfish because then Europe will need to invest less in their own countries for a military while the US can invest more in the non military part of their country(or relocate military focus elsewhere). All organizations have their own interests including Europe. Keep in mind Trump couldn't have made such demands entirely himself. Trump had support from other members in the US government, so many people in the US government thought it was time to be tougher with Europe. After all the US is drowning in Debt and has many issue's that need to be addressed. So, it makes sense for the US to demand a larger military contribution from Europe. Allowing the US to use some money in different places. I will not say anything about Joe Biden. Although there is probably some discussion to be had about him.

[@talete7712]

I despise this type of thinking with all my heart. It has brought so much suffering and death upon the world and furthermore it condems Europe to irrelevance and to be ruled by foreign empires.

[@arielschant9841]

Great video again! Thank you very much! ❤️

[@herlescraft]

The EU should work within nato but as a single entity, no more small armys but a single omogeneous one ready to defend the Union border and assert it's power on the world stage, the US can no longer be trusted to act in EU interest.

[@X3h0n]

I have no problem with the idea, but an European army would have to be 100% committed to the defense of individual member states. For example, if little green men sneak into the Baltic States I want the European army to be there in full force without delay to kick their asses out. No discussions, no consultations, no vetos, if any member is attacked or even threatened the the full force of the whole European military should react immediately.

[@squirrel287]

@@X3h0n yeah the UE need to be have an army to protect all member.

[@herlescraft]

@@X3h0n I totally agree

[@andrasadam8256]

@@X3h0n Very good point. As we have seen it time and time again, the US is only willing to risk it's soldiers and resources on countries that they have strong market ties with, they would never go to war to help out let's say Romania or Estonia. The EU must stand up for it's own interests, and that can only be done efficiently through a proper joint command, which requires other member-state independent EU institutions too. A federation would be a dream come true, but even a compromise could be a good start.

[@franknwogu4911]

And this is why were divided. You Europeans have your egos much larger than your capabilities. Imagine a war with the Russia and the EU. The EU would get decimated, Germany isn't even ready for basic combat anymore.

[@olebrumm8]

do you use geolayers for your animations? it looks great and great video :)

[@IntoEurope]

Indeed!

[@happyelephant5384]

Really cool video. Thanks

[@alizo3]

Thank you for all your videos

[@beatrizcascelli]

Your videos keep getting better and better! WOW!

[@zulemaalderete5299]

These vidoes are great! Definitely subscribing.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

I love US and i respect EU We should all cooperate with each other instead of fight each other.

[@Oshidashi]

Excellent video, just one remark. Obama initiated pressure to increase military budgets and was quite vocal about it. Trump just continued that particular policy.

[@noahremnek3615]

Many presidents have brought up the issue of lack of military spending. Not just trump

[@Oshidashi]

@@noahremnek3615 You are correct. It might be just my impression, but it seemed Obama and Trump had the matter higher on the agenda than previous presidents though.

[@Pyrrhic.]

If you really think about American foreign policy on a macro level, there isn’t a big shift between republican and democratic policies. US foreign policy is pretty consistent. Sure there are small deviations, but the strategic goals doesn’t really change. Except for Bush’s Iraq war, which cause confusions for everyone

[@mrronron7328]

What we should learn from this is that strategic dependence toward a stronger power is the worst long term choice, as that superpower will eventually put us aside for their own interest

[@chrisX1722]

I like the open ending. If you like this video, make sure to....

[@page2828]

Great video! It is cut off at the end though.

[@IlikePineApple123]

I'm proud of you that you said Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer even though the pronunciation wasnt perfect it was pretty good. Even for natives its sometimes a tongue twister. We sometimes just refer to her as AKK

[@ballsack4581]

i bet at least part of you wants to revisit this topic now lol

[@BigBoss-sm9xj]

Yeah the US has again proven itself as a reliable defense provider and leadership

[@Hoera290]

Glad to see you mentioned the "submarine crisis" as we call it here in France at the end. This is currently quite a big issue here and will not improve relations between the US and France, which is the main military power of the EU as of right now. If the Transatlantic relationship is a military one, there might be concern from the EU as to the legitimacy of such a relationship when you're being played by your ally

[@jerrymiller9039]

When Europeans keep saying that they should not buy the F35 or other US weapon systems do you think that inproves relations?

[@Hoera290]

@@jerrymiller9039 I looked it up because I had no idea about this, of course everyone has their own interests to promote. In a world where the US is not a country but a Union like the EU, I wouldn't be surprised if people encouraged the purchase of systems originating from that Union. This would be a question of supply and demand, whoever has the best deal wins the trade, as opposed to the hidden shenanigans that the US, UK and Australia did with the submarines

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@Hoera290 What hidden shenanigans? Did France tell its competitors everything it said and did? the French are just angry because somebody else acted like the French.

[@dakufokkusu2702]

@@jerrymiller9039 If you think that's the way you treat allies and supposedly close ones then you will soon have no allies anymore. A relationship even between states, especially allies, lives on communication and trust. And if you lose the communication you will lose the trust along with it.

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@dakufokkusu2702 Thanks for verifying that you could not find any shenanigans. As for the French if they do not like other nations behaving like them then the French should change their behavior. The Australians were well within their rights to go with nuke over diesel subs and the French should have tried listening to their customer

[@CoolGuy100lovesgames]

The entirety of Europe is completely dependent on the US from security to economics. From the end of ww2 to today is the most peace the continent has seen since the Roman Empire. The EU will have to do a lot to keep Americans involved. If not nato will be broken and Russia will come back to claim all the post soviet states.

[@MaxWnner]

The US empire is over once it loses europe. Game over to the USD. We provide you with entrance to the main land of the globe. Africa/Eurasia. But we do not further ruthless imperialism that comes from few greedy people and at the cost of Americans and other people on the world. We want to create complete interdependence because that would prohibit a global war which ordinary people like you have to fight and never the people that caused it. Europe and USA always should need each other and both should check and balance each other. No power should do and rule the world alone, because sooner or later it will be abused.

[@maxmadovsky5423]

great video man

[@hydroaegis6658]

Thanks to Russia, this is a lot less of an issue.

[@luminescentlion]

I made it halfway before I realized this was before the war and was completely obsolete now.

[@02Tony]

Thank you for the new video. I do hope there will be a European Armed Forces as mentioned in the State of the Union speech but if it does happen it mustn't be like the UN Security Council where unanimous decisions, reluctance providing troops and micromanaging by constant interferences. PS: Part of the ending has been cut off.

[@angelodiavolo3915]

man, the quality is amazing. You should get way more subs. W EU

[@user-yt4no9bf2g]

ЕС должен строить и закупать подлодки как единый военый союз Европейский союз обороны, это отличная идея и не только для подлодок для всего, а также для обучения екипировка солдат, военные развертывания.

[@enhncr]

Yes, the quality of mistakes is amazing

[@zothOne]

Great video. But was there an animation mistake at 0:16?

[@kaliyuga1476]

I hope we in Europe become a superpower again

[@florianfelix8295]

With you much luck on the battlefront :)

[@kaliyuga1476]

@@florianfelix8295 thankss

[@jamiebrowne5720]

@@kaliyuga1476 Not trying to be rude, but that's never going to happen. You're population is ageing and population is decreasing in some countries, and your becoming more and more passive each year, while the USA basically represents you on the world stage against China.

[@kaliyuga1476]

@@jamiebrowne5720 We've been worse

[@slueccroll4661]

@@jamiebrowne5720 Europe is the best system out there. The most happy people on the planet live in Europe. Europe needs a bigger wake-up call then Trump was. So Biden noticed how to achieve this during the Trump era.

[@aldovk6681]

In other words, America pays for european security

[@KDH-br6hy]

Nope

[@steelknight3600]

And mock over the ones who are paying for their own security.

[@elcamino6699]

Once again very interesting!

[@romarbetc123]

Super good insights. Thanks for sharing

[@Skull.man00]

There are a lot of thing you could say or correct. First of all, not entire Europe was hit by American actions. During Trump administration, a ties and relations between USA and Poland improved a lot. Secondly, after Biden got elected as new President, he also made a political effort to support Poland. Not only that, currently US is providing Poland with military support, as helping them to become strongest military power, while directly allied with US. Third, after begin of the Ukrainian war, Poland gained a lot of political influence, while openly supporting Ukraine, rush militarization, as well as criticizing Germany's failure on preventing Russian aggression. It is also to add, that Baltic States, as well as some other eastern countries, since begin of the war are under strong influence of Polish government.

[@kkpenney444]

Trump would have gladly thrown you under the bus if you had come into conflict with russia.

[@Skull.man00]

@@kkpenney444 lol

[@jamestaylor3623]

Good content 👍

[@juangabriel123ify]

It's criminal how this channel doesn't have more views

[@Luredreier]

Great video, no comment on the latest submarine dispute though?

[@Mark-xd5up]

I hope the current EU leaders back off with the idea of creating a political union, I’m quite unhappy with the developments in the EU at the moment. Regarding the covid approach for example, covid passports and digital id’s isn’t something which belongs in a free democratic European society. It would be something for China but not here. And the EU doesn’t seem to see the risks of keeping the borders open. I think the EU needs to take a step back to an economic and trade union whilst creating a mutual military alliance. A united states version of Europe isn’t something which I think would work and would be beneficiary. Too much governance from one central place isn’t effective. And with a military alliance and mutual funds for large military investments like carriers and the development of new technologies we would already come a long way. Furthermore I think we need to start relocating crucial production from countries like China back to our mainland.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Europe should seek to be able to defend themselves from Russia as much as possible, with the US as a “strategic reserve”. A strong Europe should be in the interest of the US, as it could allow for the US to develop SEA.

[@pulco50]

idk, coming from Napoléon, it sounds weird

[@tedcrilly46]

That is the present situation.

[@mortenlund1418]

Russia have century long history with European allies. Russia have been invaded numerous time from Europe. We need to be real about who is a threat to who. We absolutely cannot afford to leave Russia to China.

[@georgewright4285]

@@mortenlund1418 "we can't afford to leave Russia and China". Even if that statement is correct, we should at least try, since the Russian and Chinese governments did horrible things to their citizens

[@mortenlund1418]

@@georgewright4285 First of all, the world is not black and white. By diversifying ones sources of information - the world will look more colorful. We in Europe are civilized and always hope for the best. Dialog is better than conflict. We will increase cooperation with Russia and with soft power show the Russian population how it can be done. This is not months work but decades! We will dialog!

[@w.d.g.]

Well done.

[@HevonCZR]

The editing needed some polishing, it felt a bit rushed. But overall great video as always!

[@aldovk6681]

In other words, it's an alliance against a defeated enemy without a clear purpose anymore

[@Alex-df4lt]

That's what Russia is telling everyone so they can have a free hand.

[@MGC12]

Borrell’s surname is pronounced “Borey” with the strong syllable falling on the “rey” Love your work mate!!

[@rao803]

Nope, it's not pronounced like a "y" in English. It's a phoneme that doesn't exist in English.

[@martinmendl1399]

It’s kinda a tradition, anglicanising EU leader names. Nobody pronounced Donald Tusk’s name the Polish way.

[@nonculus]

another amazing video

[@StephenRayner]

Excellent, this mix of politics / history is fuel for the mind!

[@alexsanderrain2980]

NordStream 2 is a critical issue dividing Europeans. On one hand, Germany wants it... on the other, many eastern european nations like Poland and the Baltic states and their people don't want it. And many other eastern european nations are against it because of the security implications and because it ends up leaving Ukraine more at the mercy of Russia. The fact that Biden issued support for Nordstream 2 is a sign that he is siding against the interest of some of the most pro-american allies he has in europe, which are eastern european countries. This was a bad move.

[@jolinejoline2471]

I don’t understand why Europe isnt creating a strong cooperation with Argentina , Brazil, Uruguay ,Paraguay and Chile! South America speaks a european language and shares blood, there is no need for the US if they manage to make Russia a deep ally (history links and well Russians are Europeans too).

[@evanytoscano1532]

All of the americas, some of the pacific and most of Europe share most of the same values, the real question is why can’t we all unite?

[@MrMakabar]

Most South Americans have visa free travel to the EU for short stays and the EU has free trade agreements with many South American countries. Right now the EU is negoitating one with Mercosur as well, which would mean that all South American countries have one except Venezuela and Bolivia. Especially Spain has also many latin Americans living in it. But Latin America can not provide security for the EU and does not need it from the EU, so military alliances would be pretty useless. As for Russia their used to be an unwritten agreement for the EU to not expand to far East, which the EU violated and Russia now is going to the West again. Lets see what happens once Putin leaves office. But most importantly blood and culture does not matter much in terms of alliances. Both world wars were started by Europeans against other Europeans.

[@tempestosfugi9846]

The European Union will likely never be very close with Russia. There are too many countries in the EU for which Russia poses a systemic threat, such as Finland, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden and many other countries. Close ties with Russia are literally only beneficiary for Germany, France and maybe The Netherlands.

[@mortenlund1418]

@@tempestosfugi9846 Have you studiet the trade increase between Finland an Russia lately? I do not agree with you that the EU should not work on better relations with Russia. We cannot afford to leave Russia to China. About the benefit - Italy wants more trade with Russia. Crete have already great relations. Austria, Serbia etc.

[@Joao-de9gl]

SA has strong economic ties with the EU, but not bigger than China and the US. SA isn't reliable for them diplomaticaly as its track on humans rights, institutional instability, factionalized armed forces brings situations that democratic european leaders need to oppose. There were coups and attempts in Bolivia in 2019, Ecuador 2010, Honduras 2009... and lawfare changing brazilian elections of 2018. See, european firms are part of enviromental exploitation in Brazil even before Bolsonaro. How can you promote yourself as an environmental leader when companies from your country are dealing with illegal logging, polluting rivers, and when your partner does that more than you? You won't do the job of these countries' agencies that are under an environmental-hostile government, right? You're going to pressure them diplomaticaly. That's what's happening now with the EU-MERCOSUR trade deal, it's frozen. Also, if by saying they "share blood" you mean european ancestry, that's not the case in a large number, maybe the majority, of SA's population.

[@jamiearnott9669]

Great video and very insightful.

[@ver93]

How do you only have 50k subs with videos this high quality

[@alvaropuerta5283]

Love it

[@christoph7510]

I think defence autonomy has come a lot closer cuz of the sub deal between us and australia

[@mitchellgruninger9992]

It isn't a submarine deal it is a tech exchange deal so Australia can buy most likely UK submarines. Frances sub deal has been dead for months now. It was well known and well promoted in Australia well and truly before AUKUS agreement. Aukus isn't a tripartite alliance against China is is simply Australia seeking most likely UK submarines and has to have the US approval due to the UK/US nuclear agreement

[@dakufokkusu2702]

HEy some constructive criticism from me. While the graphics and pictures were awesome and had a really high quality. The change between them was at times very hectic and confusing. Slower camera movements would be better

[@IntoEurope]

Thanks for the feedback, will keep in it in mind for next time! Cheers, Hugo

[@pedromiguelalmeida4446]

Even if I disagree with some of your point of views, you've done a very interisting video. 50k subs really don't express the relevance of the channel; you should have well above it.

[@retardationnation869]

All I see an eu military doing is being absolutely ineffectual when it comes to the defense of the eastern countries. While also being an extra means of force projection for France ( let's not forget their current hidden imperialism).

[@janski7715]

Uniting the west is probably the only thing we can thank Mr. Putin for

[@steelknight3600]

Because you think that uniting this after what the US have done will be easy ?

[@DeCarMat]

Do the next episode on the France - Australia tensions !!

[@traydrdev]

Was the video ending slightly earlier deliberate?\

[@fabulouscat3911]

Great video once again! Minor nitpick tho, you seem to have left out North Macedonia out of NATO maps. Other than that nice job.

[@IntoEurope]

Oups 😅

[@MegaKoutsou]

No mention of AUKUS? Or the fact that in the White House-Élysée communiqué America appeared, begrudgingly, to endorse European defense autonomy which will be "complementary" to NATO?

[@Americanpride555]

AUKUS was honestly just the French scamming the aussies. They paid over 3 BILLION and have received nothing for all the time and money. They need those subs as soon as possible and a contract with America guantees cooperation in the Pacific. Does France even have a base in the Pacific?

[@celiengomes8058]

@@Americanpride555 France have some overseas territories :French Polynesia, Nouvelle-Calédonie. But I don't think that they are considered as a main naval base. The nuclear testing site for french atomic bomb was in French Polynesia but this location has been abandonned if I remember correcly. Sorry for my English I am actually French and I don't blame Australia for the submarines, the Us are much more presents than France in the Pacifc and Australia did the best thing for it's national defense.

[@Vivian-fq8yf]

@@Americanpride555 lol and how do we know the Americans won’t scam the Aussies? Current estimates say this AUKUS agreement is going to take decades to actually result in Australia acquiring nuclear submarines. Aside from that Australia has just isolated itself from Asia as a result. Their closest neighbor, Indonesia, has already voiced disappointment at this arrangement and a summit between Australian and Indonesian leaders was cancelled as a result. Malaysia was similarly disappointed, and New Zealand voiced its opposition because they are against countries building up nuclear technology like this. The US is using Australia right now to stir up trouble in the Indo Pacific. If any conflict breaks out Australia will be hit first while the US has the privilege of being far away. Like it’s so easy to see the scenario that the US is trying to instigate but people are pretending like they know nothing about it. And also yes France has a presence in the Indo Pacific region. There’s French Polynesia and New Caledonia.

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

@@Vivian-fq8yf You do realize that there are American troops located in Australia and that it's part of five eyes right? It makes sense why Australia went to America and Britain, the French mismanaged it and were already running late so they decided that it was better to find someone else

[@Vivian-fq8yf]

@@GigaChadlovesandcares It’s not that the French "mismanaged" it. France could have provided nuclear powered submarines if Australia wanted. But the Australians decided not to even consult the French about it or tell them anything about AUKUS beforehand. Making reckless and unpredictable decisions like this constantly will certainly start to create a loss in trust between the French and the Australians. And yes I know Australia has proved itself to be a vassal state of the US and UK. They were only granted independence in name only. When the British developed nuclear weapons the Australians were happy to let their territory be the testing grounds. They literally call themselves "America’s deputy sheriff" in the Indo Pacific. If you look at their media you will see them accusing New Zealand of betraying Australia for the Chinese because New Zealand doesn’t do everything the US wants. Pretty much every single war the US has entered Australia has followed in its footsteps. All I can say is it won’t end well for them, speaking English will not give them any privileges if a war with China happens. The US has a long history of backstabbing it’s allies(look at what happened recently in Afghanistan) and Australia is no exception. They will be used as human body shields to offset the casualties of the Americans. China is by far Australia's largest trading partner, yet Australia wants to sabotage it's own economy and welfare for the best interests of the US. You can watch this video if you want it’s just a comedy of how insane Australians are acting, but it’s going on in real life unfortunately. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Wmoouiec-rZ5o

[@SP-po5qg]

Well sourced videos, particularly water issues in Netherlands. This one could be updated, due to what's happened in Ukraine. Will continue to watch.

[@Kezhiu]

good video only suggestion i have is to slightly turn up your mic volume

[@jach99]

Congratulations on the video! Great information and great production value! And I am hoping that in the future relations between us Europeans and the Americans will get better and on more equal footing. And it is my hope that in the end our shared civilization and ever increasing cultural exchange will pull us closer together.

[@franknwogu4911]

maybe you will be treated on equal footing is you pay your members pay their 2% in NATO

[@muslim2k]

_"shared civilization"_

[@ckr3167]

I really wonder what direction the Transatlantic Alliance will go with the AUKUS deal and China. We also have the German election on 26th which should reset the EU’s foreign policy agenda.

[@X3h0n]

I hope the SPD or who ever wins isn't going to make Germany suck on Russia's tits even more. Another Schröder might just be the end of the Union.

[@herlescraft]

@@X3h0n now that you reminded me, what's the SPD stance on russia?

[@andrasadam8256]

I sincerely hope that Baerbock will win, with her, Macron, and von der Leyen at the heart of Europe we will be living a true European era.

[@herlescraft]

​@@andrasadam8256 i just hope in italy we do not mess it up by electing a rightwing eurosceptic coalition...

[@ckr3167]

@@X3h0n yeah the EU needs to set a harsher tone on Russia and China. Especially since Russia is currently hacking into German government accounts and threatening the elections.

[@AB-bh6rb]

As a european i think making us focus more on ourselfs and strenghtening our ties together is the best way forward.

[@lucasjames7524]

Hi Into Europe, you should remake this video to account for the Ukraine War and how America & Europe have grown considerably closer again. Love from America! 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

[@santamaria205]

The animations show NZ and Australia coloured blue; however, neither country is part of NATO.

[@enhncr]

Because this channel is misleading. I will repeat this all the time

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

Australia might not be in NATO, but it’s hard to deny Australia’s close connection to the US. The fact is that Anglo’s have influenced most of the world ever since the collapse of the French empire, and when the British empire fell the US took over the position.

[@daveyhu]

European countries have fielded the most powerful militaries for centuries. Saying that the EU needs US security is defeatist.

[@LawOfNonContradiction]

Those powerful militaries were used to slaughter other europeans. Fact: Europe has NEVER had a longer period of peace as they do now since 1945 thanks to US providing overriding security and pacifying European countries from going into an arms race with each other

[@LawOfNonContradiction]

@@spicyspicy2683 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conflicts_in_Europe#19th_century

[@slome815]

@@LawOfNonContradiction Both are wrong. Some major conflicts in the 19th century in europe were the prussian-austrian war of 1866, the Franco-Prussian(german really) war of 1870, the crimean war in the 1850's, and I'm probably forgetting some. But it's not like europe was entirely at peace after WW2. There was a greek civil war, the Turkish invasion of cyprus, the Balkan wars which had a full blown genocide. The caucasus had it's share of wars as well, and ofcourse the recent invasion of crimea and border conflicts in Ukraine. The major european powers have had a fairly long period of peace though, but that's not the first time that happened.

[@togerboy5396]

@@LawOfNonContradiction Actually, the Romans held relative peace for over 1000 years. That’s twice as old as the us has ever existed

[@limao6880]

@@togerboy5396 🤣

[@jefwauters6666]

great video

[@thisisyol]

I studied political sciences, worked as a journalist and spend hours a day researching such topics. After all this time I can only warn you guys. Any conclusions you might come to are MOST probably too narrow, too unspecific or just too simple. Not because I know it, but I realized how I don't know shit - even after really trying. Don't burden yourself for no benefit, like I did. Being mentally or physically healthy has nothing to do with understanding things like international affairs.