Paper accepted on 31 July 2025
https://doi.org/10.18485/sres.2025.4.1.3
ABSTRACT: This article examines the neorealist perspective in Robert Kagan’s essay “Of Paradise and Power: America and Europe in the New World Order” focusing on the relationship between the United States and its European allies during the unipolar order following the Cold War. Kagan analyzes how the disparity in power between the U.S. and Europe shapes their respective foreign policies, with the U.S. favouring unilateral action and military strength, while Europe leans towards multilateralism and economic cooperation. The study highlights the influence of neorealism on Kagan’s views, though it also considers liberal institutionalism and the theory of democratic peace. The paper concludes that Kagan’s analysis primarily aligns with neorealism, emphasizing the role of power in international relations, while also acknowledging the complexities introduced by differing historical contexts and the unique position of European states within the global order.
KEY WORDS: United States of America, neorealism, Robert Kagan, Europe.
