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March 8, 2026Open Access

Europe in the New Cold War: Why the Old Continent Needs a Change of Perspective to Learn from Past Great Power Rivalries

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Overview

Analysis explores lessons from past rivalries to improve Europe's stance amidst current conflicts.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate how Europe's historical perspective on the Cold War can inform its strategy in the current geopolitical landscape.
  • Critical examination of the Cold War dynamics between the US and USSR.
  • Analysis of Europe's current geopolitical challenges, particularly with Russia.
  • Consideration of Cold War implications from the perspective of the 'Third World'.
  • Europe's role during the Cold War differs significantly from today.
  • Lessons from the East–West conflict may not apply directly to Europe’s current situation.
  • A broader historical context, especially regarding the 'Third World', offers valuable insights.

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Christian Methfessel (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada90bbc08abd80d5bc67dhttps://doi.org/10.17613/22y3w-rm743
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