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New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2009

Obama: Transatlantic Relations at ‘Crossroads’

By James Joyner

In a speech at Rhenus Sports Arena in Strasbourg, President Obama said America’s relationship with Europe was “at a crossroads” and proclaimed, “We must renew our institutions, our alliances.”

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2009

G20 Protests in Multimedia

By Valerie Nichols

The G20 summit was marked by protests of all shapes and sizes, from marches to effigies to giant games of Monopoly in the streets.  Here is a roundup of some of these activities.

Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2009

The Case For NATO

By James Joyner

As the NATO heads of government prepare to converge on Kehl and Strasbourgh for the Alliance’s 60th anniversary Summit, they’re facing extreme skepticism from some heavy hitters in the security policy community.

NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2009

European Energy Security: The Future of Nabucco

By Alexandros Petersen

It was major news at last week’s summit of EU leaders that German Chancellor Angela Merkel turned about on her previous opposition to EU funding for the Nabucco pipeline to bring Caspian and possibly Middle Eastern natural gas to Europe.

Energy & Environment European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2009

G20 Leaders Leave Hard Problems Unsolved

By Alexei Monsarrat

As widely anticipated, not much was achieved at the G20 Summit.  The announcement of $850 billion dollars for the international financial institutions and $250 billion in trade finance is a welcome sign that world leaders are paying attention to the needs of poor countries.  But the lack of any real consensus on a true global […]

New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2009

5 Questions for Pierre Vimont

By James Joyner

Pierre Vimont is the French ambassador to the United States.  He has served in his country’s foreign service for more than three decades.  I had the opportunity to get his thoughts on some key issues of interest to the Atlantic Council community.

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2009

Medvedev And The Need To De-Personalize Foreign Policy

By Daniel Larison

Ross Douthat  mentions this profile of Russian President Medvedev as an interesting source of background, and I agree that it is a useful primer on Medvedev if you are not familiar with his career prior to his elevation by Putin and election, but I am instinctively wary of efforts to interpret the actions of foreign […]

Russia

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2009

Barack Obama’s Excellent Adventure

By David Smith

This is a marathon foreign policy week for US President Barack Obama.  The next six days will leave a bold imprint on how American foreign policy is perceived in the world, indeed, on what Obama can achieve during his term.

United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2009

G20 Solves Financial Crisis and More!

By James Joyner

Tufts University political economist Dan Drezner passes on news of what he terms “The Miracle of London.” Your humble blogger has learned that, in an amazing reversal of fortune, the leaders of the G-20 have heeded President Obama’s call to embrace a “responsiblity to co-ordinate our action and find our common ground.” 

Economy & Business International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2009

Russia Must Also Hit the Reset Button

By Damon Wilson

In London today, President Obama will begin to test whether he can hit the reset button in U.S.-Russian relations during his first bilateral meeting with President Medvedev.  This is not the first time the United States has tried to “reset” relations with a post-Soviet Moscow.

Russia
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