I would like to radicalize the discussion by proffering a thesis so contrarian in the current context that I should probably begin by asking readersÂ’ indulgence. It is this: There are no fundamental disagreements or differences between the United States and Europe. Existing differences are often more apparent than real. When real, the differences are in all consequential cases actually agreements to disagree. And in any case, the views of Americans and Europeans have been converging for some time and will continue to do so. | 
