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Journal: Dione (University of Piraeus)
Year: 2025

The analysis presented in this thesis focuses on the evolution and resilience of American power over Europe in the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 while clarifying the conceptual framework of power based on the distinction among hard, soft and smart power. The historical overview revolves around the progression of American prominence throughout Europe during the period 1991 - 2021, the phases of unipolar dominance, the tensions following September 11, the ru