As NATO enters its twilight years, the US should encourage the EU to grow into its global responsibilities. For, despite all their differences and mutual dissatisfactions, Europe and the US know that each is the best friend either is likely to have for the foreseeable future.
在北约进入暮年之际，美国应该鼓励欧盟承担全球责任。这是因为，尽管欧洲和美国存在分歧和相互不满，但是在可以预见的将来它们知道对方还是最好的朋友。