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The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs

What is the central argument of “The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs: The international system historically. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page s…

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-05-21

The international system historically anchored to American primacy, consolidated in the aftermath of the Second World War, is now undergoing a structural weakening. This decline is due not only to external challenges but also to self-inflicted setbacks by the United States itself.

The core pillars of the U.S.-led order—economic leadership, military dominance, diplomatic authority, and multilateral stewardship—have eroded, diminishing the country’s ability to sustain global influence. Oscillating foreign policies and recurrent isolationist impulses have compromised Washington’s credibility, undermining the trust of its traditional allies.

This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?

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  • Oscillating foreign policies and recurrent isolationist impulses have compromised Washington’s credibility, undermining the trust of its traditional allies.

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The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs

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What is The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs?

This decline is due not only to external challenges but also to self-inflicted setbacks by the United States itself.

Why does The Erosion of the U.S.-Centric Order and the Emergence of Autonomous Security Blocs matter for European defence?

The core pillars of the U.S.-led order—economic leadership, military dominance, diplomatic authority, and multilateral stewardship—have eroded, diminishing the country’s ability to sustain global influence.

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