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<p>The notion of a “shift of the centre of gravity” towards Europe’s East has gained traction in analyses of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This article challenges that idea and proposes alternative conceptual-analytical tools for studying contemporary transatlantic relations. It advocates for a disaggregated approach to transatlantic relations and introduces the concept of distinct types of asymmetries within these relations. By examining the evolution of US-Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) relations since the end of the Cold War, the article demonstrates a significant reduction in the observed asymmetry. The article delves into case studies from the Trump presidency to support the argument that the asymmetry in US-CEE relations during that time was already less pronounced compared to the previous post-Cold War decades. Under the Biden presidency, most of these trends have continued, particularly in light of Russia’s full-scale warfare.</p>

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A shift in (a)symmetry, not gravity: the transformation of Central and Eastern Europe in transatlantic relations

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    2025年2月14日

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  • Gorana Grgić

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The notion of a “shift of the centre of gravity” towards Europe’s East has gained traction in analyses of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This article challenges that idea and proposes alternative conceptual-analytical tools for studying contemporary transatlantic relations. It advocates for a disaggregated approach to transatlantic relations and introduces the concept of distinct types of asymmetries within these relations. By examining the evolution of US-Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) relations since the end of the Cold War, the article demonstrates a significant reduction in the observed asymmetry. The article delves into case studies from the Trump presidency to support the argument that the asymmetry in US-CEE relations during that time was already less pronounced compared to the previous post-Cold War decades. Under the Biden presidency, most of these trends have continued, particularly in light of Russia’s full-scale warfare.