This thesis explores the impact of European Union foreign and security policy integration on the relationship between Central and Eastern European states and the United States. Utilising data from...Show moreThis thesis explores the impact of European Union foreign and security policy integration on the relationship between Central and Eastern European states and the United States. Utilising data from the Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES) and the Pew Global Attitudes & Trends survey, the study employs multinomial logistic regression to analyse public attitudes towards the US in relation to the EU's foreign policy positions. The initial hypothesis was that increased support for a common EU foreign and security policy would correlate with more unfavourable attitudes towards the US, reflecting a shift towards greater EU autonomy and potential distancing from US influence. However, the results indicate that higher support for EU policy integration is actually associated with more favourable attitudes towards the US. This finding suggests that transatlantic relations remain strong, despite uncertainties introduced by the Trump administration and the threat from Russia. The study contributes to the understanding of the interplay between EU integration and CEE-US relations, offering insights for scholars studying Central and Eastern Europe and for policymakers navigating these complex dynamics.Show less