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Jun 12, 2021

Busch in The Hill: Tariffs won’t make critical US supply chains more resilient

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that in searching for resilience in the United States' supply chains, resorting to protectionist measures such as tariffs will undermine expected returns.

Economy & Business Resilience

In the News

Jun 12, 2021

Vershbow in POLITICO: Biden revels in Trump’s absence from the world stage

By Alexander Vershbow

Amb. Vershbow was quoted in POLITICO on European concerns over the tendencies that led to President Trump's election, and the unique approaches different European leaders are taking to President Biden.

Arms Control Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2021

NATO allies contribute to a variety of missions. Here’s a look at how each country chips in.

By Connor McPartland, Demetrios Marinides

The NATO alliance conducts a variety of missions on land, sea, and air. Here is a breakdown of how each country has been contributing to a selection of these missions.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 11, 2021

Vershbow in The New York Times: Biden aims to bolster US alliances in Europe, but challenges loom

By Alexander Vershbow

Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was quoted in the New York Times on the Biden-Putin Summit and how despite arguing over many things, the two leaders will continue the dialogue going forward.

Arms Control Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 11, 2021

Brzezinski interviewed by Polish news outlet Fakty on the Biden-Putin Summit

By Ian Brzezinski

Ian Brzezinski explained how the summit will be pivotal to finding out whether the West will continue to show weakness in the face of Russian aggression, or use its combined strength to oppose Moscow.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2021

Despite COVID-19 pandemic, NATO defense spending continues to rise

By Connor McPartland

Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, NATO allies have continued to increase their defense investments.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Jun 10, 2021

Biden-Harris administration hundred-day supply chain review: Key takeaways for minerals security in the energy transition

By Reed Blakemore

The White House has recently released findings from a hundred-day review of supply chains, which included specific recommendations for securing key minerals and metals critical to the energy transition. This report serves as an important first step as the United States begins to address the mineral supply chain challenge, and highlights several important themes policymakers will continue to grapple with as they search for solutions.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Jun 10, 2021

Stefanini in POLITICO: Europe asks – can Biden put his money where his mouth is?

By Stefano Stefanini

Ambassador Stefano Stefanin was quoted in POLITICO on how Biden has set the stage and the ball is in Europe's court to take advantage of the reset in transatlantic relations.

Coronavirus Europe & Eurasia

SouthAsiaSource

Jun 10, 2021

RESISTANCE 2.0 – A military framework to deter a Taliban military takeover and engage the United States and the region on counter-terrorism and peace for Afghanistan

By Tamim Asey

If the past four decades of fighting have taught us anything, it is that there is no military solution to the current Afghan conflict. For a diverse and pluralistic country, the only way to achieve peace and stability is through a political settlement.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

Event Recap

Jun 9, 2021

Event recap | The human dimensions of autonomous systems employing AI

By the GeoTech Center

A GeoTech Hour discussion exploring what should be off-limits when it comes to autonomous systems paired with artificial intelligence, particularly when they have the ability to impact human lives.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation