I am not a foreign affairs expert by a long shot, but I have traveled extensively on official business and as a tourist. The first thing to remember is that all genera lies are false. Every place has fanatics and every place has reasonable people. You have to appeal to the reasonable persons and avoid the fanatics. When it is unavoidable, speak the truth and defend you country and your position. Many times a reasonable view will prevail maybe not immediately, but it will prevail. When it doesn't discretely retreat to present your position again.
I have found that Europe has a good technical base and the capability to produce in many areas. The trick is to tie into their capabilities and to use them wisely.
I also think that Europe is ready for a Christian revival. At the present time the glory has departed from the cathedrals, but I believe that it will soon return. Maybe not in the same form as it was, but it will return.