In recent years, the global power struggle among the US, Europe, and China has intensified. Some American politicians and business figures openly promote the weakening or even breakup of the European Union, seeing this as favorable to US interests. Modern Europe faces existential challenges: difficulties in reaching consensus, a changing political agenda, and the lack of strong armies. Security guarantees for the EU can be provided only by the US or China.
Relations between the three are complicated by mutual economic and technological dependencies. Europe cannot do without Chinese goods, while China continually strengthens its role in global processes. Trade wars and technological rivalry further increase tensions.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, each party pursues its own interests. For Europe, the priority is security; for the US, geopolitical dominance; for China, expanding economic influence. China now positions itself as the world's second pole and sets its terms for cooperation. Europeans will have to negotiate with China for security guarantees, conceding some market access and technology.
The core of this global competition is not only Europe's resources but also its technological potential, which will shape the future of the global economy and military power. In this context, the war in Ukraine and the relationships between the US, China, and the EU remain pivotal for the world's balance of power.
