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Flash Release: Samuel Charap Reacts to Continued Russian Aggression from 2022-02-18T15:00:54
Over the last 24-48 hours, there has been a dizzying number of new developments in the situation surrounding Ukraine and Russia, all of which are deeply concerning. This morning, the Kremlin formal...
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Virtual Fireside Chat with Estonian Foreign Minister, Eva-Maria Liimets from 2022-02-17T14:00:14
Over the past week, the situation in Ukraine has seemed to have approached a critical juncture. U.S. intelligence has warned of an imminent Russian invasion that could begin any day now; yet at the...
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Flash Release: Mike Kofman and Jeff Edmonds React to Threat of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine from 2022-02-14T22:09:29
Last Friday, the U.S. intelligence community revealed that it has reason to believe that Russian military action against Ukraine is imminent, with an invasion possibly occurring as soon as this wee...
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Flash Release: Alex Gabuev and Dave Shullman React to Russia-China Meeting from 2022-02-08T14:00:17
As the 2022 winter Olympics kicked off last Friday in Beijing, a high-profile meeting took place on the sidelines between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Following t...
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Flash Release: Christoph Heusgen Reacts to Evolving Ukraine Crisis from 2022-02-03T14:00:15
Vladimir Putin recently spoke about Ukraine for the first time since December—a speech in which he conveyed mixed messages about his intentions. On the one hand, he noted that he hoped to find a so...
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Flash Release: Ben Hodges Reacts to U.S.-NATO Response from 2022-01-28T14:00:45
The United States and its NATO allies have begun pursuing other courses of action to the Russia-Ukraine crisis besides diplomacy, including decisions to put military forces on standby and to send s...
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Flash Release: Constanze Stelzenmüller and Jana Puglierin React to Germany’s Approach to Ukraine from 2022-01-25T14:00:24
The strength of Germany’s support for Ukraine and the overall cohesion of NATO has come under question after Germany blocked Estonia from sending German-made howitzer artillery to Ukraine. In conti...
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France’s Monumental Months Ahead with Célia Belin and Tara Varma from 2022-01-21T14:00:24
France has entered a pivotal period that will determine its future political trajectory as it begins its six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union while also being a few mo...
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Flash Release: Angela Stent and Michael Kofman React to Developing Russian Escalation from 2022-01-19T15:00:38
Leaders in both the United States and Europe are scrambling to figure out how to deter Russia from invading Ukraine and how to respond if Moscow does in fact go through with military aggression. In...
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Reflections on the Past Year in Transatlantic Relations, with Kori Schake and Steven Erlanger from 2022-01-14T14:00:28
After a 2021 filled with both ups and downs, where do things stand between the United States and Europe as we head into 2022? Kori Schake and Steven Erlanger join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Town...
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Flash Release: Fiona Hill Reacts to U.S-Russia Talks from 2022-01-12T13:00:28
As the situation in Ukraine continues to quickly evolve, what can we expect in the upcoming future? Fiona Hill joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss what these various meetings co...
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Flash Release: Mike McFaul Reacts to U.S.-Russia Talks from 2022-01-11T14:00:12
Could there be a diplomatic solution to avoid an armed escalation in Ukraine after initial diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Russia? Michael McFaul joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor a...
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Relations with Russia in the Arctic, with Mikkel Runge Olesen and Flemming Splidsboel Hansen from 2021-12-17T14:00:16
How should the U.S. and its Arctic allies approach relations with Russia in the region? In this special co-branded episode, Mikkel Runge Olesen and Flemming Splidsboel Hansen from the Danish Instit...
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Not One Inch, with Mary Sarotte from 2021-12-10T14:00
How did the NATO expansion process during the 1990s influence the relationship between Russia and the West? Mary Sarotte joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss her new book, Not On...
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Germany’s Post-Merkel Security and Defense Policy, with Christian Mölling and Claudia Major from 2021-12-03T14:00:22
What does Germany’s new coalition treaty tell us about how the incoming government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz will approach security and defense policy? Christian Mölling and Claudia Major join A...
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Russia’s Escalating Pressure on Ukraine and Europe, with Michael Kofman and Kadri Liik from 2021-11-19T14:00:29
How should the United States and Europe interpret and respond to Russia’s various efforts to exert pressure on its neighbors, including its military buildup on the border with Ukraine? Michael Kofm...
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Defense and Deterrence in the Gray Zone, with Elisabeth Braw from 2021-11-12T14:00:11
How should the U.S. and Europe endeavor to deter and defend themselves against aggression in the gray zone between peace and war? Elizabeth Braw joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to disc...
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Talk Is Cheap, But Capabilities Are Not, with Hans Binnendijk and Amb. Alexander Vershbow from 2021-11-05T13:00:24
How should the U.S. government respond to recent calls for greater European strategic autonomy in security and defense? Hans Binnendijk and Ambassador Alexander Vershbow join Andrea Kendall-Taylor ...
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The Trade and Technology Council, with Tyson Barker and Frances Burwell from 2021-10-22T13:00:02
What are the key takeaways from the first meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council? Tyson Barker and Frances Burwell join Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss the goals of the TTC...
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The Czech Elections, with Martin Hála and Martina Hrvolova from 2021-10-15T13:00:20
What do the recent elections in the Czech Republic mean for the future of the country? Martin Hála and Martina Hrvolova join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the fate of incumbent ...
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Germany’s Post-Merkel Foreign and Security Policy, with Sophia Besch and Jana Puglierin from 2021-10-08T13:00:17
What do the recent elections in Germany mean for the country’s foreign and security policy going forward? Sophia Besch and Jana Puglierin join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the ...
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AUKUS and the Future of Transatlantic Relations, with Thomas Wright and Benjamin Haddad from 2021-10-01T13:00:12
What is the significance of the recent AUKUS deal for transatlantic relations? Thomas Wright and Benjamin Haddad join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the French reaction to the ag...
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Crackdown Ahead of Duma Elections, with Russian Opposition Member Dmitry Gudkov and Maria Snegovaya from 2021-09-24T13:00:19
What does the Kremlin’s crackdown ahead of the recent Duma elections tell us about the current domestic political situation in Russia? Russian opposition leader Dmitri Gudkov and Maria Snegovaya, p...
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The Ongoing Crisis in Belarus, with David Kramer and Brian Whitmore from 2021-09-17T13:00:16
What does the evolving political situation in Belarus mean for U.S. and European interests? Brian Whitmore and David Kramer join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how President Luka...
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The Afghanistan Withdrawal and Transatlantic Relations, with Ulrike Franke & Giovanna De Maio from 2021-09-10T13:00:27
What is the significance of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal for the future of transatlantic relations? Ulrike Franke and Giovanna De Maio join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss h...
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President Zelensky’s White House Visit, with Melinda Haring and Amb. Alexander Vershbow from 2021-09-03T13:00:25
What does Ukrainian President Zelensky’s White House visit tell us about the state of US-Ukrainian relations? Melinda Haring and Ambassador Alexander Vershbow join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Tow...
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Forging a Transatlantic Approach to China (Part 2), with Mikko Huotari and Marietje Schaake from 2021-08-25T15:30:17
How can the transatlantic partners bolster their economic security and effectively compete for tech leadership vis-à-vis China? Mikko Huotari and Marietje Schaake join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim...
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Forging a Transatlantic Approach to China (Part 1), with Ambassador Boris Ruge and Bonnie Glaser from 2021-08-20T13:00:25
To what extent do the United States and Europe share a common approach to China? Boris Ruge and Bonnie Glaser join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the current state of transatlant...
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Autocratization in Central Europe with Dan Kelemen and Freedom House’s Zselyke Csaky from 2021-07-23T13:30:01
What does the deepening crisis of autocratization in Hungary and elsewhere in Central Europe mean for the future of the European Union? Dan Kelemen and Zselyke Csaky join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and ...
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Merkel’s Upcoming Visit and the Future of U.S.-German Relations with Cathryn Clüver and Jeff Rathke from 2021-07-09T13:00:02
What is the significance of Angela Merkel’s upcoming White House for the future of U.S.-German relations? Cathryn Clüver and Jeff Rathke join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the m...
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President Biden’s Trip to Europe, with Jeremy Shapiro and Amy Mackinnon from 2021-07-02T13:03:37
What concrete outcomes were achieved during President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Europe? Jeremy Shapiro and Amy Mackinnon join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of the tr...
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Political Opposition in Russia & U.S.–Russian Relations, with Leonid Volkov from 2021-06-25T14:01:57
What is the future of political opposition in Russia? Leonid Volkov joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the June 16 Biden-Putin summit, the trajectory of U.S.-Russia relations, ...
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Political Opposition in Russia and U.S.–Russian Relations, with Leonid Volkov from 2021-06-25T14:01:57
What is the future of political opposition in Russia? Leonid Volkov joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the June 16 Biden-Putin summit, the trajectory of U.S.-Russia relations, ...
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Transatlantic Summits and U.S.–Russia Relations, with Adm. James G. Stavridis (Ret.) from 2021-06-11T11:59:17
What are the implications for the transatlantic community of discussions held at the transatlantic June summits? Adm. James G. Stavridis (Ret.) joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discu...
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CNAS 2021 National Security Conference | Live Podcast: CNAS Brussels Sprouts from 2021-06-09T20:51:52
As part of Day 2 of the CNAS 2021 National Security Conference on June 9, 2021, the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program hosted a live, interactive recording of the Center’s Brussels Sprouts podcast...
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The Greens and the Future of German Defense Policy, with Claudia Major and ?Christian Mölling from 2021-05-28T11:11:06
What is role of defense and security in the upcoming German election? Christian Mölling and Claudia Major join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of German security and de...
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The Greens and the Future of Defense Policy, with Claudia Major and ?Christian Mölling from 2021-05-28T11:11:06
What is role of defense and security in the upcoming German election? Christian Mölling and Claudia Major join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of German security and de...
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Russia and NATO in Eastern Europe, with GEN (Ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti and LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges from 2021-05-21T13:58:32
What are Russia’s goals are in their military posture in and around Ukraine, and how might the U.S. and NATO respond? General (Ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges join...
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Nord Stream 2 and the Biden Administration, with Daniel Fried and Steven Pifer from 2021-05-14T14:10:58
How can the transatlantic alliance manage the political and security challenges presented by the Nord Stream 2 pipeline? Daniel Fried and Steven Piferjoin Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to ...
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U.S. and Allied Withdrawal from Afghanistan, with Federica Mogherini and Lisa Curtis from 2021-04-30T14:56:01
What does President Biden’s decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan mean for American allies? Federica Mogherini and Lisa Curtis join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the ...
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Nordic Defense Policy and Arctic Security, with Janne Kuusela and Svein Efjestad from 2021-04-23T14:00:11
Svein Efjestad and Janne Kuusela join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Nordic defense policy, Arctic security, and more.
Janne Kuusela has served as the Deputy Director Ge...
NATO, China, and Russia: A Balancing Act? with Sara Bjerg Moller and Ian Brzezinski from 2021-04-16T14:00:19
Sara Bjerg Moller and Ian Brzezinski join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of NATO and its ability to balance security challenges from both China and Russia.
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Russia's Military Buildup on the Ukrainian Border, with Maxim Samorukov and Michael Kofman from 2021-04-06T20:00:12
What is motivating Russia's recent military buildup on the Ukrainian border? On April 6, 2021, Maxim Samorukov and Michael Kofman joined Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Russian mi...
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Technology Policy in the Transatlantic Alliance, with Frances Burwell and Tyson Barker from 2021-04-02T15:00:40
Frances Burwell and Tyson Barker join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss transatlantic technology policy, the EU’s Digital Compass, and where the U.S. and European tech policies d...
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Russian Foreign Policy, with Amb. Gaston Stronck, Amb. Mikko Hautala, and Amb. Jean-Arthur Régibeau from 2021-03-26T14:00:19
Ambassadors Gaston Stronck, Mikko Hautala, and Jean-Arthur Régibeau join Andrea Kendall to discuss Russian foreign policy and the state of Russia-Europe relations. H.E. Gaston Stronck became Ambass...
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Europe–Russia Relations Today, with Kadri Liik and Dmitri Trenin from 2021-03-05T15:00:12
Kadri Liik and Dmitri Trenin join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the current state of Europe-Russia relations and how the United States should approach Russia during the Biden pr...
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Debating American Democracy Promotion, with Emma Ashford and Thomas Wright from 2021-02-26T15:01:02
Emma Ashford and Thomas Wright join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the future of America's democracy promotion efforts abroad and what the U.S. government can do to preserve A...
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German Foreign and Security Policy after Merkel, with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Sam Denney from 2021-02-19T15:00:25
Constanze Stelzenmüller and Sam Denney join Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss German foreign and security policy, upcoming German elections, and what might change after Chancellor Angela ...
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Vaccine Nationalism and the European Union, with Sarah Wheaton from 2021-02-12T15:00:22
Sarah Wheaton joins Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss vaccine nationalism in the EU, the ongoing vaccine rollout, and what both mean for the future of European integration and transatlant...
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Pro-Navalny Protests and the Future of Putin’s Russia, with Joshua Yaffa from 2021-02-05T15:00:38
Joshua Yaffa joins Carisa Nietsche to discuss recent protests across Russia, Alexei Navalny, the future of Vladimir Putin’s regime, and U.S.-Russia relations. Yaffa is a Moscow correspondent for th...
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The Future of Transatlantic Technology Policy, with Lindsay Gorman and Martijn Rasser from 2021-01-29T15:01:07
Lindsay Gorman and Martijn Rasser join Carisa Nietsche to discuss future priorities and approaches on technology policy within the transatlantic alliance. Gorman is the Fellow for Emerging Technolo...
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Understanding the EU and China's Comprehensive Investment Agreement, with Noah Barkin from 2021-01-22T15:21:08
Noah Barkin joins Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), the new investment agreement between China and the European Union, and its implication...
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Engaging the Public on Foreign Policy, with Mayor Frank Scott and Alan Salazar from 2020-12-23T15:00:18
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. and Alan Salazar join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how their communities in Arkansas and Colorado engage with foreign policy issues. Scott is the mayor o...
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Live: The NATO 2030 Report, with Wess Mitchell from 2020-12-18T15:00:18
Wess Mitchell joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on a special, live episode of Brussels Sprouts to discuss the “NATO 2030” report’s findings on the future of the NATO Alliance. Mitchellc ...
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Russia’s Influence in the Former Soviet Space, with Olya Oliker and Paul Stronski from 2020-12-11T15:00:20
Olya Oliker and Paul Stronski join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts to discuss recent events across the former Soviet space and what they mean for Ru...
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How Should Biden Deal with Moscow? with Rose Gottemoeller and David J. Kramer from 2020-12-04T15:00:25
Rose Gottemoeller and David J. Kramer join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss priorities and approaches to the new administration’s diplomacy with Moscow. Gottemoeller is a former De...
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The Biden Administration and Europe, with Steven Erlanger from 2020-11-20T15:00:33
Steven Erlanger joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how Europe is reacting to the incoming Biden administration. Erlanger is the chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe for The...
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Youth Voices in Foreign Policy, with Indiana High School Students from 2020-11-13T15:01:01
On a special episode of Brussels Sprouts, four high school honors students from Indianapolis join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of U.S. national security and internat...
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A Transatlantic Approach to China, with Melanie Hart and Janka Oertel from 2020-11-06T15:00:09
Melanie Hart and Janka Oertel join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how the next administration can work with Europe to counter China. Hart is a senior fellow and director of China...
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Building Transatlantic Unity on China, with Noah Barkin and Peter Chase from 2020-10-30T14:04:44
Noah Barkin and Peter Chase join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss prospects for greater U.S.-Europe cooperation on China under the next administration. This is the first episode in...
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Why Turkey Matters to the United States and Europe, with Soner Cagaptay from 2020-10-23T14:38:43
Soner Cagaptay joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of Turkish politics and democracy, Turkey’s role in the NATO alliance, and why the U.S. should care about relations...
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European Outlooks on the Transatlantic Relationship, with Jana Puglierin from 2020-10-16T14:00:44
Jana Puglierin joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how Europeans are thinking about the United States and a future transatlantic relationship. Puglierin is a senior fellow at th...
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Prospects for Democracy in Belarus, with Judy Dempsey and Jonathan Katz from 2020-10-09T14:00:15
Judy Dempsey and Jonathan Katz join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the ongoing protests in Belarus and the country’s prospects for a democratic political transition. Dempsey is a...
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Disinformation and Democracy, with Nina Jankowicz from 2020-10-02T14:00:47
Nina Jankowicz joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the continuing use of information warfare by malign actors, particularly Russia and China, and how democraci...
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Kicking-off the Next Season of Brussels Sprouts with Amb. Nicholas Burns from 2020-09-25T14:00:24
In the first episode of our new season, Amb. Nicholas Burns joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss U.S.-Europe relations under the Trump administration and how the election could c...
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Germany's EU Council Presidency, with Amb. Emily Haber from 2020-07-31T16:14:45
Amb. Emily Haber joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss U.S.-German relations and the EU’s response to the pandemic and economic crisis. Haber is the German ambassador to the Unite...
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Putin’s Rise to Power, with Catherine Belton from 2020-07-24T14:00:19
Catherine Belton joins Andrea-Kendall Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss her new book, “Putin’s People,” and what she has learned from her reporting into Vladimir Putin’s rise to power. Belton is a...
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Polish Democracy After Duda’s Re-election, with Melissa Hooper and Dalibor Rohac from 2020-07-17T14:00:50
Melissa Hooper and Dalibor Rohac join Andrea-Kendall Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the results of Poland’s presidential election and the prospects for democracy in Poland. Hooper is a lawye...
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Vladimir Putin and the Future of Russian Politics, with Michael McFaul and Vladimir Kara-Murza from 2020-07-10T14:00:44
?Ambassador (ret.) Michael McFaul and Vladimir Kara-Murza join Andrea-Kendall Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss recent anti-democratic developments in Russian politics and U.S.-Russia relations. M...
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Defense Priorities in a New Administration, with Michèle Flournoy from 2020-06-26T14:00:25
Michèle Flournoy joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how a Biden administration can work with NATO to confront transnational threats. Flournoy has been a leader in defense polic...
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Germany, Nuclear Sharing, and the U.S. Drawdown with Ulrike Franke and Frank Sauer from 2020-06-19T14:00:32
Ulrike Franke and Frank Sauer join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to break down the U.S. proposal to drawdown in Germany, nuclear sharing, and more on a joint Brussels Sprouts-Sicherheitsha...
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The Russia-China Defense Relationship, with Mike Kofman and Alexander Gabuev from 2020-06-12T14:00:30
Mike Kofman and Alexander Gabuev join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to explain the Russia-China defense relationship on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts. Kofman is the Director of th...
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The U.S. Withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty, with Steven Pifer and Anna Wieslander from 2020-05-29T14:00:27
Steven Pifer and Anna Wieslander join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts to discuss the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty. Pifer is ...
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Reflecting on Five Years in the U.S., with Finnish Amb. Kirsti Kauppi from 2020-05-22T15:00:43
Kirsti Kauppi joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss her time as Finland’s Ambassador to the United States, Finland’s response to COVID-19, and more. Amb. Kauppi has been in her cu...
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Putin’s 20 Years in Power, with Mike Carpenter from 2020-05-15T16:14:15
Mike Carpenter joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss lessons learned from Vladimir Putin’s time in office, how Putin views the United States, and more. Dr. Carpenter is the Managi...
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Britain's Post-COVID Foreign Policy with Edward Ferguson from 2020-05-08T14:00:54
Edward Ferguson joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the United Kingdom’s COVID-19 response, post-pandemic foreign policy, and more. Ferguson is the Minister Counsellor Defence a...
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Live: The Effects of Coronavirus on Putin's Political Agenda with Amb. John Tefft from 2020-05-01T14:00:38
Ambassador John Tefft joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Vladimir Putin’s pandemic response, opportunities for U.S. diplomacy, and more. Amb. Tefft served for more than 45 year...
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Live: What Trump 2.0 Would Mean for Transatlantic Relations With Kori Schake from 2020-04-24T17:47:22
Kori Schake joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the possibility of a second Trump term, transatlantic relations, and more. Schake is the Director of Foreign and Defense Policy S...
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Live: How the Democrats Would Reshape Relations With Europe with Julie Smith and Tom Wright from 2020-04-17T19:12:52
How could a new Democratic President revitalize the transatlantic relationship? Julie Smith and Tom Wright join Andrea Kendall Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the potential challenges from COVID...
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Live: Europe Responds to the COVID Crisis with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Nathalie Tocci from 2020-04-10T14:00:33
In this week's episode of Brussels Sprouts, Constanze Stelzenmüller and Nathalie Tocci join Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, and a live virtual audience to discuss lessons learned from the init...
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Populist Politics and the COVID-19 Pandemic with Daphne Halikiopoulou and Paul Taggart from 2020-04-03T14:00:43
Daphne Halikiopoulou and Paul Taggart join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the populist response to the crisis and what type of political blowback we can expect in the future.<...
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China, Europe, and COVID-19 with CNAS’s Ashley Feng and Kristine Lee from 2020-03-27T18:16:32
Ashley Feng and Kristine Lee join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to explain China’s response to COVID-19 on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts. Feng is a Research Associate in the Energ...
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Macron and France's National Security Policy with Benjamin Haddad and Alice Pannier from 2020-03-20T14:00:30
Benjamin Haddad and Alice Pannier join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts to discuss France’s foreign policy and Emmanuel Macron’s latest comments on R...
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Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman Discuss "Weaponized Interdependence" from 2020-03-06T15:00:20
Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts to discuss their concept, “weaponized interdependence,” and how it intersec...
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Torrey Taussig and Max Bergmann on the Future of Foreign Policy from 2020-02-28T15:00
On the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts, Torrey Taussig and Max Bergmann join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of progressive foreign policy. The "project of advancing...
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Breaking Down the Munich Security Conference with Thomas Wright from 2020-02-21T15:19:14
Thomas Wright, Director of the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss what took place at the Munich Security Co...
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The Career Diplomat with William J. Burns from 2020-02-14T15:00:10
William J. Burns, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Deputy Secretary of State, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the past, present, and fu...
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Thomas Graham on Changing America's Approach to Russia from 2020-02-07T15:30
Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Advisor at Kissinger Associates, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss Putin’s recent changes...
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Richard Fontaine Discusses U.S. Strategy, Iran, and John McCain's Legacy from 2020-01-31T18:18:15
Richard Fontaine, CEO of CNAS, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss conditions for military intervention, the future of the Iran crisis, and what he learned from the late Senator...
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Ilan Goldenberg Recaps the Iran Crisis from 2020-01-24T18:00:40
Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security Program at CNAS, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the fallout from Qassem Soleimani's death, the state...
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Rose Gottemoeller on NATO, Arms Control, and a Career in Civil Service from 2020-01-17T15:00
Rose Gottemoeller, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the the state of the Alliance, arms control, and the challenges of a new decade.
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Vladimir Milov on Russian Politics from 2020-01-10T15:00:36
Vladimir Milov, Russian politician and former Visiting Scholar with the Carnegie Endowment, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Russian opposition politics, the 2020 elections, ...
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Kathleen McInnis Discusses "The Heart of War" from 2019-12-20T15:00:43
Kathleen McInnis, International Security Analyst for the Congressional Research Service, joins Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss her book, “The Heart of War: Misadventures at the Pentagon.”
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Matti Anttonen on Arctic Security from 2019-12-13T15:00:03
Matti Anttonen, State Secretary of Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a conversation about Arctic security, Finland’s foreign policy, and Europe...
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Celeste Wallander on Ukraine from 2019-12-06T15:01:03
Celeste Wallander, President and CEO of the U.S. Russia Foundation, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Russian operations in Ukraine and the U.S. response.
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Josh Shifrinson and Jim Goldgeier Discuss NATO Expansion from 2019-12-02T15:00:03
Jim Goldgeier, Professor of International Relations at American University, and Josh Shifrinson, Professor of International Relations at Boston University, join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townse...
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Moscow, Beijing, and the Future of Russia-China Relations with Dmitri Trenin from 2019-11-22T20:02:12
In a period of such rapid global change, how does the Kremlin view China? Dmitri Trenin, Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor to discuss Russian foreign policy, the c...
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The 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall with Ambassador Dan Fried from 2019-11-08T15:00:24
Ambassador Dan Fried, Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the state of European and American democracy 30 years a...
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Norway, NATO, and the High North with Norwegian State Secretary Audun Halvorsen from 2019-11-01T14:00:12
Audun Halvorsen, State Secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Norwegian foreign policy, what the Arctic means to Norway,...
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Germany and the State of the Transatlantic Relationship with Julie Smith from 2019-10-25T14:00:12
Julie Smith, Director of the Asia Program at The German Marshall Fund, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to recap her year as the Weizsäcker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Ber...
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Discussing Turkey’s Offensive Against the Kurds in Syria with Nick Heras from 2019-10-18T14:50:30
The United States’ withdrawal and the Turkish military’s incursion into the Kurdish-controlled northeast have completely changed the balance of power in Syria. Without American support and minimal ...
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The Transatlantic Alliance at 70 with NATO's Camille Grand from 2019-10-04T14:00:04
Camille Grand, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defense Investment, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the 70th anniversary of NATO and the challenges ahead. While mutu...
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France and European Security with Dr. Alice Pannier from 2019-09-27T14:00:04
Dr. Alice Pannier, Assistant Professor of International Relations and European Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend fo...
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5G and the Future of Technology and Governance with Daniel Bagge from 2019-09-20T14:00:06
Daniel Bagge, Cyber Attaché of the Czech Republic to the United States and Canada, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for an in-depth discussion on the security of 5G networks, the im...
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Behind the Turmoil in Italian Politics with Erik Jones from 2019-09-13T14:00:26
Dr. Erik Jones, Director of European and Eurasian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced and International Studies, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a rundown of what’s hap...
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Brexit with Luke Coffey and Amanda Sloat from 2019-09-05T16:00:26
Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation and Dr. Amanda Sloat of the Brookings Institution join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a rundown of the latest Brexit developments. As the current ...
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A Conversation with Maggie Feldman-Piltch and #NatSecGirlSquad from 2019-08-16T14:00:35
#NatSecGirlSquad founder and Unicorn Strategies managing director Maggie Feldman-Piltch joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the importance of competent diversity in the national...
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"The New Battle for the Atlantic" with Magnus Nordenman from 2019-08-09T14:00:15
Former Director of the Transatlantic Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council Magnus Nordenman joins Jim Townsend and Carisa Nietsche to break down his latest book, The New Battle for the Atlant...
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Ilan Goldenberg on Iran, Europe, and the United States from 2019-08-02T14:00:15
CNAS Senior Fellow and Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for an in-depth look at the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz. With...
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Populism in America and Abroad with Dr. Sheri Berman from 2019-07-26T14:00:55
Populism expert Dr. Sheri Berman of Barnard College joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a discussion about the history, present, and future of populism in Europe and the United States....
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Dmitry Suslov on the Trends Shaping Russian-American Relations from 2019-07-19T14:00:14
Dmitry Suslov, Deputy Director of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend...
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The Populist Challenge to Liberal Democracy with Cas Mudde from 2019-07-12T14:00:54
Dr. Cas Mudde, Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss contemporary populism. Right- and l...
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The State of Global Democracy with Larry Diamond from 2019-07-05T13:59:59
Senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Dr. Larry Diamond joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the health of glob...
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Istanbul, Erdogan, and the Future of Turkish Politics with Steven A. Cook from 2019-06-28T14:00:04
Dr. Steven A. Cook, Council on Foreign Relations Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche for a discussion on the latest r...
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Brian Taylor on Putinism and Its Long-term Effects on Russian Politics from 2019-06-21T18:27:06
Dr. Brian D. Taylor, Chair of the Political Science Department at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor for a discussion about his book, The Code of Putinism. Russia’s i...
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Greek Politics with Katerina Sokou from 2019-06-14T14:00:26
Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Kathimerini and Skai TV Washington Correspondent Katerina Sokou joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Carisa Nietsche to discuss the snap Greek election...
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Dr. John A. Gans, Jr., on "White House Warriors" and the National Security Council from 2019-06-07T14:00:15
Dr. John A. Gans, Jr., joins Jim Townsend and Carisa Nietsche to discuss his recent book "White House Warriors: How the National Security Council has Transformed the American Way of War." Dr. Gans ...
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5G: What It Is and What It Means for the Transatlantic Relationship from 2019-05-31T14:00:17
CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Elsa B. Kania joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss 5G technology and its implications for transatlantic security. Elsa B. Kania broadly explains 5G...
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Chinese and Russian Influence in the Balkans from 2019-05-24T14:00:17
Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo are joined by recent George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs graduates Zlata Gogoleva, Rachel Long, and Sydney Simon to discus...
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Cooperation and Fragmentation: Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks on Transatlantic Relations from 2019-05-17T14:00:19
Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss the future of transatlantic, European, and Latvian security in an age of growing foreign influence,...
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Partner to Competitor, Honeymoon to Disillusionment: Dan Kliman on Europe and China from 2019-05-10T14:00:39
Dan Kliman joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the evolving nature of China’s relationship with Europe, how the Belt-and-Road Initiative is challenging the Transatlantic Partner...
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Demystifying Putin: Dr. Angela Stent on What Putin Wants from 2019-05-03T14:00:19
Dr. Angela Stent, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University, provides an answer to the oft-asked question: what does Putin want? She weighs in ...
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Edward Lucas on Why Europe’s Past is Not Prologue from 2019-04-19T13:56:31
Edward Lucas, Senior Vice President at the Center for European Policy Analysis, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss trends in European security, the future of populism in Eu...
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Brussels Sprouts on the Road for NATO at 70 from 2019-04-12T14:00:14
Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo take Brussels Sprouts on the road in this special edition of the podcast recorded “live” from the April 3rd NATO Engages conference hosted by the Atlantic...
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Minister Jüri Luik on Baltic security, NATO, and Russia from 2019-04-05T14:00:22
Minister Jüri Luik, the Estonian Minister of Defense, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss Baltic security, NATO, and Russia.
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Special Episode: Dr. Amanda Sloat on Brexit from 2019-04-01T18:00:12
Dr. Amanda Sloat, Robert Bosch Senior Fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss the latest Brexi...
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Dr. Claudia Major on European and German Defense Policy from 2019-03-29T14:00:12
Dr. Claudia Major, a Senior Associate in the International Security Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to disc...
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Josef Janning on the Future of the Transatlantic Relationship from 2019-03-22T14:30:09
Josef Janning, Senior Policy Fellow and Head of ECFR Berlin, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of the transatlantic relationship, U.S.-German relations, and the...
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Deputy Prime Minister Radmila Šekerinska on North Macedonia from 2019-03-15T14:00:08
Deputy Prime Minister Radmila Šekerinska, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss the Prespa Agree...
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Benjamin Haddad on France’s Yellow Vest Movement from 2019-03-08T15:00:18
Benjamin Haddad, Director of the Future Europe Initiative at the Atlantic Council, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss France’s Yellow Vest movement.
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Andrew Weiss on Russia from 2019-03-01T15:41:46
Andrew Weiss, James Family Chair and Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Russian domestic polit...
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Molly Montgomery on the Balkans from 2019-02-22T15:00:15
Molly Montgomery, a Vice President in Albright Stonebridge Group’s Europe Practice, joins Dr.Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the Balkans and the future of the Sino-Russian relatio...
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Dr. John Manza on NATO Readiness, NATO’s Iraq Mission, and Challenges Facing NATO Today from 2019-02-15T15:00:15
Dr. John Manza, NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the future of NATO readiness, NATO’s training mission in Iraq, and som...
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Amb. Ian Bond on Brexit and What's Next for Europe from 2018-12-15T15:00:05
Former Ambassador Ian Bond sits down with Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss his perspective on Brexit and what the future holds for the transatlantic relationship.
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Amanda Sloat on Brexit from 2018-12-12T20:03:45
Dr. Amanda Sloat, the Robert Bosch Senior Fellow at Brookings and DC’s Brexit expert, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Rachel Rizzo to discuss Brexit: how it happened, why it’s still not resolve...
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Amb. Azita Raji on Nordic Regional Security from 2018-12-12T19:08:02
Former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Azita Raji joins Jim Townsend and Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor to discuss Nordic security, European military capabilities, and Trident Juncture.
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Alina Polyakova on the Russian Provocation in the Sea of Azov from 2018-11-28T14:55:04
Dr. Alina Polyakova, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center on the United States and Europe, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a special edition of ...
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Luke Coffey on Brexit and the future of the special relationship from 2018-11-16T15:00:08
Luke Coffey, Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, sits down with Jim Townsend to talk about the future of UK defense, Brexit, and the US-U...
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LtGen Jan Broeks and LtGen Esa Pulkkinen on EU/NATO Cooperation from 2018-11-09T15:00:08
LtGen Jan Broeks, DG of the NATO International Military Staff, and LtGen Esa Pulkkinen, DG of the EU Military Staff, sat down with Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the state of...
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Elisabeth Braw on Modern Deterrence from 2018-11-02T14:00:03
Elisabeth Braw, an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), sits down with Jim Townsend and Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor to discuss what modern deterrence is, why it’s necessary...
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Special Episode: Ulrike Franke on the State of German Politics from 2018-10-30T15:29:35
Ulrike Franke, a Policy Fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations, speaks with Jim Townsend and Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor about the rapidly shifting nature of German politics in a speci...
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Anna Wieslander on Swedish Elections and the Nordic View of European Defense from 2018-10-26T14:00:03
Anna Wieslander, the Director of Northern Europe with the Future Europe Initiative at the Atlantic Council, speaks to Jim Townsend about this year's elections in Sweden, as well as the distinctly N...
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Combatting Disinformation in Lithuania from 2018-10-19T18:09:23
Viktoras Daukšas, the Director of the Demaskuok.lt (DeBunk) Initiative, and Giedrius, one of the many “elves” fighting Russian trolls online throughout the Baltic region, sit down with Dr. Andrea K...
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UK Dir. of International Security Policy on the US-UK Relationship and a Changing NATO from 2018-10-09T13:55:29
Nick Gurr, the Director of International Security Policy at the UK Ministry of Defense, joins Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the deep connections between the US and the UK, t...
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Christian Mölling on German Defense Spending, Burden-Sharing, and Strategic Autonomy from 2018-10-03T13:44:29
Christian Mölling, the deputy director of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), sits down with Dr. Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the conversations happening in the Ger...
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Julie Smith and Jim Townsend Reflect on the Podcast and Julie’s Upcoming Transition to Berlin from 2018-07-26T11:00:05
Julie Smith and Jim Townsend sit down for a bookend episode of Brussels Sprouts to look back on previous episodes and what they’ve learned from them. They also take the time to reflect on Julie’s t...
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Sophia Besch Talks German Politics, Defense, and U.S.-German Relations from 2018-07-23T17:46:03
Sophia Besch of the Center for European Reform joins Jim Townsend to discuss the shifting internal dynamics in Germany and what they mean for U.S.-German relations, defense spending, and how Presid...
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LTG (R) Ben Hodges on U.S. Troops in Europe, German Defense, and NATO’s Role in the Black Sea from 2018-07-13T16:58:37
LTG (R) Ben Hodges, the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis, joins Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss his recent piece advocating against permanently...
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Special Edition: The 2018 NATO Summit – a European Perspective from 2018-07-11T15:20:57
The 2018 NATO Summit is one of the most anticipated events in transatlantic relations this year. Seven European embassy defense representatives join Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to offer their coun...
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Special Edition: Expectations for the 2018 NATO Summit with former U.S. Ambassadors to NATO from 2018-06-25T11:00:14
The 2018 NATO Summit is just over the horizon but much remains uncertain and the transatlantic relationship is being tested. To give us a better grasp on what to expect in July, Julie Smith and Jim...
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Lord Paddy Ashdown on the Balkans, Brexit, and the Changing Transatlantic Relationship from 2018-06-06T15:18:12
Lord Paddy Ashdown, former High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, sits down with Julie Smith to discuss his thoughts on the damage done to the transatlantic relationship and gives us an up...
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Special Edition: Talking the 2018 NATO Summit with NATO PermReps from the US, Canada, and the UK from 2018-06-05T19:57:49
In the run up to this year’s NATO Summit, the current NATO Permanent Representatives from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingom discuss what we can expect in Brussels, what binds NATO me...
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Dr. Brad Roberts Talks Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Fluency from 2018-05-30T11:00:02
Dr. Brad Roberts, the Director for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy, joins ...
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Director of GMF's Paris Office talks Macron, Merkel, Iran, and July's NATO Summit from 2018-05-23T11:00:02
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, Director of the German Marshal Fund's Paris Office, sits down with Brussels Sprouts to discuss Macron, Merkel, and the future of transatlantic relations after Trump's wi...
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Lithuanian Vice Minister of Defense talks cyber strategy and security from 2018-05-16T11:00:02
Edvinas Kerza, Vice Minister of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, sits down with Julie Smith and Rachel Rizzo to discuss the country's new cyber report, evolving threats in cyber space, informati...
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Christian Mölling on Macron and Merkel’s Washington Visits and German Defense Policy from 2018-05-09T11:00:16
Christian Mölling, Deputy Director of the German Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the German perspective on President Macron’s and Chancellor Merkel’s recent visits to Washington, the evolut...
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Danish Minister of Finance Talks Transatlantic Trade, Danish Defense, and Nord Stream 2 from 2018-04-26T11:00:04
Danish Minister of Finance Kristian Jensen discusses the uncertain future of TTIP, the Danish decision to increase defense spending, the challenge of Nord Stream 2 to European security, and his bel...
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Ambassador Gérard Araud on President Macron’s Upcoming Visit to Washington from 2018-04-19T18:26:33
French Ambassador to the United States Gérard Araud discusses what we should expect from President Macron’s upcoming visit to Washington, the European perspective on the Iran deal, and the challeng...
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Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defense on Russia and NATO’s Evolving Maritime Posture from 2018-04-18T18:54:35
Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defense Tone Skogen joins with CNAS experts Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss challenges in the North Atlantic, the new NATO Command Structures, and her experienc...
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Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs on his visit to the White House, Estonian security from 2018-04-11T11:00:04
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sven Mikser sits down with CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Jim Townsend to discuss his recent visit to Washington DC with the other Baltic Foreign Ministers and Balt...
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Dr. Karen Donfried on the transatlantic relationship and its post-Trump future from 2018-03-28T13:44:14
Dr. Karen Donfried, President of the German Marshall Fund and former Senior Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, joins Brussels Sprouts to offer her perspective on the cu...
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Linas Linkevi?ius, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs on Baltic security & NATO membership from 2018-03-21T12:56:33
Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Linas Linkevi?ius, sits down with CNAS’ Jim Townsend to discuss his recent visit to Washington, Baltic security concerns, and takes the time to reflect on Li...
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Peter Potman on the Rise of China and Transatlantic Cooperation from 2018-03-14T17:53:45
Peter Potman, Director of the Asia and Oceania Department at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joins Julie Smith and Dr. Dan Kliman of CNAS to discuss the Dutch and broader European asse...
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Dr. Celeste Wallander discusses the Munich Security Conference, future of US-Russia relations from 2018-02-27T21:50:22
Dr. Celeste Wallander sits down with Julianne Smith to reflect on the 2018 Munich Security Conference, and discuss what we can look forward to in terms of the future of US-Russia relations
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Philippe Errera discusses President Macron's vision for defense and European security from 2018-02-21T20:10:30
French Director General for International Relations and Strategy Philippe Errera joins Brussels Sprouts to outline the French approach to the upcoming NATO summit and the burden sharing debate. The...
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Spanish Ambassador to the US, Pedro Morenés Eulate, talks Spain-US Relations from 2018-02-14T16:13:04
In the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts, CNAS experts Jim Townsend and Rachel Rizzo ask Spanish Ambassador to the US, Pedro Morenés Eulate, how Spain and the United States can tap into their hist...
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CNAS CEO Victoria Nuland on NATO, the EU, and Russia from 2018-02-07T12:31:51
The Center for New American Security's new CEO Victoria Nuland joins Brussels Sprouts to discuss her storied 32-year diplomatic career working on European issues. She shares her thoughts regarding ...
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Former Ambassador of Bulgaria discusses U.S.–European relations from 2018-02-01T19:56:13
Ambassador Elena Poptodorova, former Ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States and Vice President of the Atlantic Treaty Association, sits down with Brussels Sprouts to discuss what America first...
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Danish Ambassador Lars Gert Lose on US-Danish relations and visiting Salt Lake City from 2018-01-24T22:00:33
Danish Ambassador Lars Gert Lose recently visited Salt Lake City with the Transatlantic Security Team as a part of the Across The Pond, In The Field project. Hear Ambassador Lose and Julie Smith re...
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Robert Work talks NATO's technological innovation and the DoD from 2018-01-11T14:29:33
CNAS Senior Counselor for Defense and former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work sits down with CNAS experts Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Third Offset strategy and his work in develo...
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Dr. Amanda Sloat on recent European travel, hot-button issues of 2018 from 2017-12-19T17:10:39
Dr. Amanda Sloat, Julie Smith, and Jim Townsend all recently visited different European cities, from Brussels to Munich to Berlin. The latest episode of Brussels Sprouts highlights some of the most...
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Christian Hänel talks the importance of diversity in transatlantic relations from 2017-11-15T19:19
Christian Hänel, of the Robert Bosch Foundation, chats with CNAS expert Julie Smith about why he was “positively surprised” by his first visit to Pittsburgh—as part of the Across The Pond, In The F...
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Andy Dlinn talks transatlantic relations, meaning behind "America first" from 2017-11-03T16:17:24
Andy Dlinn, President of the PA Republican Leadership Council and member of the National Council of the John Birch Society, sits down with CNAS expert Julie Smith to discuss transatlantic relations...
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Insights from Pittsburgh and Why Macron Will Forever Remember His Visit There from 2017-10-25T16:27:49
CNAS' new program “Across the Pond, In the Field” is taking foreign policy discussions on a national road trip—visiting 12 cities over a span of three years. During our first stop in Pittsburgh, CN...
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Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal: What happens now? from 2017-10-13T19:52:57
CNAS experts Julie Smith, Ilan Goldenberg and Elizabeth Rosenberg discuss President Trump’s decision to decertify the Iran nuclear deal. The discussion breaks down what the move means, what the imp...
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Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses Germany’s 2017 election from 2017-09-22T12:12:47
Constanze Stelzenmüller, the Robert Bosch senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, weighs in on Germany’s 2017 election. Just days away from Sunday’s vote, Constanze tells us why this election mat...
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What It's Like on the Inside: Camille Grand on Working at NATO HQ from 2017-09-11T12:43:54
Camille Grand, Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment at NATO, offers an inside-the-building update from NATO HQ. Things are busy in Brussels, and Camille offers his views on the upcomi...
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Ambassador Mark Brzezinski Discusses his Father's Legacy from 2017-09-05T19:58:31
Mark Brzezinski, managing director at Makena Capital Management and former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, sits down with Julie and Jim to discuss the legacy of his father, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, and ...
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Back-to-School Edition: Previewing the Fall Agenda for Transatlantic Relations from 2017-08-24T15:15:12
Julianne Smith and Jim Townsend discuss what the coming months might look like for transatlantic relations and the NATO alliance.
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Dr. Michael O'Hanlon Discusses the Future of NATO from 2017-08-13T22:27:41
Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, stops by to discuss the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Rethinking UK's Brexit Strategy: Tidbits from the Chatham House Director from 2017-07-16T00:00
Dr. Robin Niblett discusses Britain's current political climate and how the country could find its own way post-Brexit. Dr. Niblett also provides a quick tutorial on chatham house rules.
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Maintaining European Alliances: A Perspective from the British Defence Secretary from 2017-07-10T14:38:53
Michael Fallon, the British Defence Secretary, stops by to discuss what's coming out of Brussels on defense. Hosted by Julie Smith and Jim Townsend.
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European Defense Capabilities: A Conversation with Tomas Valasek from 2017-07-10T13:56:45
Tomáš Valášek, the director of Carnegie Europe, sits down with Julie Smith to discuss Central Europe's perception of President Trump and an outlook on European defense capabilities.
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No Better Option: Dr. Kori Schake on the NATO Alliance from 2017-06-30T04:59:57
Dr. Kori Schake, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, sits down with Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss the current transatlantic security landscape, President Trump's upcoming summit ...
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European Security amid the Trump Presidency and British Election: How does Germany Move Forward? from 2017-06-09T20:32:39
Norbert Röttgen, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, shares his thoughts about the British election, German Chancellor Merkel's remarks following President Trump's vi...
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Readiness and Defence: An Outlook from Lithuania and Estonia from 2017-06-09T19:54:47
Lithuanian and Estonian ministers of defence sit down with Jim Townsend to discuss the respective landscape and outlook on security, international affairs, and relationship with the United States.
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Trump's Visit to Europe: Home Run or Missed Opportunity? from 2017-05-31T20:38:57
Julie Smith and Jim Townsend discusses President Trump's visit to NATO and Sicily and the impressions from European foreign leaders. Julie also provides a lesson in European defense spending 101.
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Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist on Transatlantic Relations from 2017-05-18T12:02:33
Peter Hultqvist, the Swedish Minister of Defense, joins Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Sweden's worldview, the current state of transatlantic alliances, Stockholm's relationship with Mosco...
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Investing in Defense: Norway's Perspective on Opportunities for the NATO Alliance from 2017-05-18T00:00
Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, the Norwegian Minister of Defence, discusses the NATO defense landscape and Norway's role and investment in readiness. Hosted by Jim Townsend.
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CNAS Launches New Transatlantic Security Program from 2017-05-08T00:00
With the launch of the new Transatlantic Security Program, Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the program, sits down with Jim Townsend to discuss the program's focus on Europe, NATO, and...
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NATO's Back on the Table: Reflections from the Secretary General from 2017-04-23T00:00
Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO Secretary General, sits down with CNAS' Transatlantic Security team after a successful meeting in Washington with President Trump. Hosted by Jim Townsend and Rachel Rizzo.
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Is Europe in Crisis or on Track? Nordic Pearls of Wisdom from Carl Bildt from 2017-04-10T00:00
Former PM of Sweden Carl Bildt sits down with Transatlantic Security experts Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to talk about the future of Europe and why every country in the transatlantic partnership, ...
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Why NATO is like a Potluck Dinner: Conversation with Jim Townsend and Julianne Smith from 2017-03-25T00:00
Transatlantic Security experts Jim Townsend and Julie Smith discuss this week's NATO Ministerial and why NATO is like a potluck dinner.
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