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The Americas are undergoing profound changes. While the hegemony of the United States is being called into question, Latin America, for its part, is raising issues specific to its territory, and possesses significant development potential.

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March 2025

A Transatlantic Defense Industrial Base? Two Contrasting Views

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The evolving landscape of global defense cooperation has brought the transatlantic relationship between the United States (US) and Europe into sharp focus. As geopolitical tensions rise and the threat environment becomes more complex, the question of how Europe can best ensure its security while navigating its relationship with the United States has become paramount. This double feature report offers two contrasting views on the dynamics of US-Europe defense industrial relations, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both parties.

Élie TENENBAUM Léo PÉRIA-PEIGNÉ Ethan B. KAPSTEIN Jonathan CAVERLEY

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Ifri's work on the Americas region focuses mainly on the United States. Indeed, for more than 20 years, Ifri's Americas Program has provided keys to understanding American society and domestic policy while shedding light on developments in the country's foreign policy, including transatlantic relations and trade issues. 

 

Since 2023, a specific axis on Latin America structures more actively Ifri's research on this region.

 

Ifri's Canada program was active in 2015 and 2016.

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