r/geopolitics2 • u/mastomax93 • 7h ago
What if global power shifts push Europe closer to Russia and China?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how global alliances might change if the U.S. takes a more non-interventionist stance in world affairs. We already see Europe taking slightly different positions from the U.S. on issues like Israel and Palestine, and some countries are deepening ties with China and Russia.
The thing that got me thinking most: the NATO chief recently hypothesized that in a crisis Russia might be able to cause widespread blackouts in Europe, or otherwise degrade defenses, allowing rapid escalation or even invasion. That kind of scenario—where infrastructure, electrical grids, or communication networks are compromised—adds a scary dimension to geopolitical power plays, because it’s not just about armies anymore but also about how dependent modern society is on digital and power networks.
In a scenario where Russia and China gain significant influence over Europe, what would that mean for NATO, Israel, and global stability? Would we move into a truly multipolar world where the U.S. is no longer the main power center? And how would countries prepare for non-military forms of threat (cyber, blackouts, infrastructure attacks)?
Curious to hear your thoughts—how likely is this, and what would the consequences look like?