This volume investigates whether the ideological and political fractures between the United States and Europe, exacerbated by neo-conservative foreign policy, represent a permanent shift or a manageable diplomatic challenge. Editors John Baylis and Jon Roper curate a collection of essays from international experts to analyze the triangular relationship between America, Britain, and continental Europe. The text evaluates how post-war integration goals have been complicated by contemporary security agendas, specifically the 'War on Terror', and the resulting geopolitical tensions.

Experts identify this work as a significant contribution to the study of transatlantic relations during a period of heightened geopolitical friction. Readers frequently note the academic rigor of the contributors and the clarity with which the authors navigate complex diplomatic histories.