Part 7 Showdown at Capability Gap & Part 8 Generation E

In part 7 Showdown at Capability Gap, T.R. Reid shows the United States pledging continued involvement in European security arrangements in return for a European commitment to organize itself both for external defence and internal stability remained unchanged. The European Allies would fail to meet the ambitious force goals they had set for themselves, so the United States had to engage in Europe in far more substantial ways than initially envisoned, a legacy in which NATO struggled until the end of the Cold War. I believe he's showing the difference between American and European history, but why is that.

In Generation E, Author T.R. Reid gives us insights into the cultural trends of the youth of Europe. Europe exerts greater Capitolism, while European people enjoy a more higher standard of living.It seems Europe for better or worse has been forming a single unified consumer culture such as icon legend David Beckham and a common style in dress, music, and television are developing hand-in-hand with the unified continental economy. The younger generation of Europe is socializing and learning in a decidedly non-religious environment.Mr. Reid identifies an interesting trend that was given similar attention in the European Dream such as the European antagonism to genetically modified food products. So Basically the genetically modified food is a staple in the Canadian and American diet, Europeans being hardened by their ideal with Mad Cow disease have an even greater skepticism on the food that their citizens consume.I think Reid is trying to show his audience that were similar in some ways, but different as well. Europe took a piece of the American Constitution and improved it to work to their advantages and they are now on their way to becoming the 21st century of this world, but I do believe America can make a come back, but first thing they'll have to do is stop being so stubborn and learn from the Europeans.

What do you think about NATO?

Do you believe Europeans are really skeptical on the food their citizens consume in their country? If so why?

What do you really believe the United States of Europe is all about and has to offer to the reader?