A \u201cgeopolitical EU\u201d is not a theory, but a set of assumptions as well as a more realistic vision of the world. In dealing with Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine, it already has brought impressive results.<\/p>\n
Coming from the academic world, I understand the desire to question the meaning political actors give to their ideas. The idea of a \u201cgeopolitical Europe\u201d is one of them. That is what Hans Kundnani tried to do in a very succinct way in his article \u201c<\/span>Europe\u2019s Geopolitical Confusion<\/span>.\u201d His conclusion is that the concept is fuzzy and not well defined. So let me question that conclusion, with which I strongly disagree.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, \u201cGeopolitical Europe\u201d (GE) is certainly not a theory. Nevertheless, it is a set of assumptions that have dramatically affected European Union thinking and behavior since 2020. So, let me define briefly what GE means and what it entails.<\/span><\/p>\n