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From the Ukraine conflict to its China policy, Europe has constantly found itself in a reactive position, shifting its attitudes, trying to protect its own interest. As the United States gives up its role in leading Europe, could Europe navigate through the geopolitical upheavals and its internal ideological divisions, carving out a new path forward? Click on the video to explore whether this "new Europe" would be smoothly delivered or suffer a prolonged labor.

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