The war in Iran has weakened both the United States and China, exposing the limits of their military power and strategic influence. Their troubles are creating a more dangerous geopolitical landscape while providing Europe with a rare opportunity to reform its governance model and reinvent its global role.
BERLIN—The decision by the United States and Israel to go to war against Iran is proving to be a turning point in the global balance of power, leaving both the US and China weaker than before. No one in Europe should cheer that, because Europe’s current model is ill-suited to protect itself in the dangerous world of weak powers.