International Organizations

Following the Second World War, the United States and its democratic allies sought to create a rules-based international order to guarantee stability and prosperity for their societies. Understanding that international cooperation was crucial to tackle global issues and ensure peace, multilateral organizations were created to facilitate discussion, pool resources, mediate conflict, and coordinate joint action. Whether focusing on security, economics, health, the environment, or energy, these organizations are vital forums of international engagement and global problem-solving.

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EUSource

Sep 30, 2016

EU Source: EU puts TTIP on hold; investors drop Deutsche Bank

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Deutsche Bank sinks lower in investors’ confidence CETA set for signing while TTIP trails behind Fox speech heavy on confusion, light on Brexit details

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Sep 28, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – September 28, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The 15th round of TTIP negotiations will occur in New York, New York between October 3-7. Please follow this link for more details regarding the agenda.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Sep 26, 2016

Can Vladimir Putin Make the Twenty-First Century a Russian Century?

By Anders Åslund

The role Russia is playing in Donald Trump’s election campaign is quite extraordinary. The candidate’s son has acknowledged that Trump’s companies have received large Russian investments. His former campaign manager Paul Manafort worked for Ukraine’s disgraced pro-Moscow authoritarian president for almost a decade. Two of his foreign policy advisers, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and Carter […]

European Union International Organizations
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, June 3, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 26, 2016

Europe’s Misguided Plan for a New Joint Military Headquarters

By Jorge Benitez, National Interest

The recent campaign by Juncker, Mogherini, and the governments of France and Germany for an EU military headquarters is a regrettable step in the wrong direction.

European Union France

EUSource

Sep 23, 2016

EU Source: US Dept of Justice hits Deutsche Bank with $14bn fine in tit-for-tat measure

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS US Department of Justice hits Deutsche Bank with USD 14 billion fine  Competition Commissioner Vestager has tense US visit CETA marches forward as public protests heighten

Europe & Eurasia European Union
British military exercice, Feb. 19, 2016

NATOSource

Sep 22, 2016

Seeking to Protect NATO, Britain Could Yet Thwart EU Defense Plans

By Robin Emmott and Andrea Shalal, Reuters

Britain will resist new European Union defense proposals if it feels they undermine NATO, British officials say, in a warning to France and Germany that London will defend its military interests even as it negotiates to leave the EU bloc.

European Union Germany

Event Recap

Sep 21, 2016

Is the Southern Gas Corridor on Track?

By Jacob Keller

On September 21, 2016, the Global Energy Center hosted a panel on whether the Southern Gas Corridor is on track, as it is facing geopolitical and financial issues.

European Union International Organizations

Trade in Action

Sep 21, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – September 21, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has formally announced the 15th round of TTIP negotiations will occur in New York, New York between October 3-7. Please follow this link for more details regarding the agenda.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
EU military HQ for Operation Althea, March 4, 2016

NATOSource

Sep 19, 2016

Germany: New EU Military HQ Should be Created in Brussels

By Janosch Delcker, POLITICO Europe

Germany would support Brussels as a headquarters of an EU army if and when the bloc’s military force is formed, according to media reports Sunday.

European Union Germany

EUSource

Sep 16, 2016

EU Source: US firms to face new EU copyright issues?

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS EU copyright overhaul to impact US tech companies Parliament approves last British EU Commissioner for new security union portfolio US, EU push forward on last minute hopes for TTIP Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s highly anticipated State of the European Union speech offers few surprises

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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