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Op-Ed

May 19, 2021

A Green chancellor (yes, a Green chancellor) will keep Germany and Europe safe

By Roderick Kefferpütz

Though they are a movement formed by peaceniks, the German Greens realize that the challenge of our time, besides climate change, is the systemic conflict between democracy and authoritarianism, writes a Green strategist.

Europe & Eurasia Germany

New Atlanticist

May 14, 2021

Czechmate? What’s behind the downward spiral in Czech-Russian relations

By Petr Tůma

After Czech officials exposed Russia’s involvement in the 2014 explosions at the Vrbětice arms depot, diplomatic tensions have spiked. A Czech diplomat previews what’s coming next.

Central Europe Corruption

New Atlanticist

May 10, 2021

Deputy secretary of state: US not trying to ‘contain’ Russia and China, but hold them accountable

By Daniel Malloy

Wendy Sherman joined the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum to discuss the Iran nuclear talks, NATO burden-sharing, and more. Here are the key takeaways.

China Civil Society

Transcript

May 7, 2021

Wendy Sherman on the Iran nuclear talks, multilateral cooperation, and transatlantic data flows

By Atlantic Council

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman joined the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum to talk about dealing with China and Rusisa, relations with Turkey, and the United States’ strategy to reengage globally and with Europe.

China Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2021

Europe’s post-COVID strategy: Stay close to allies and build strength at home

By Katherine Golden

Cooperation between the United States and the EU to distribute vaccines globally would constitute a partnership “to save the world,” said Thierry Breton, European commissioner for internal market, at the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum.

China Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2021

Annalena Baerbock’s message to America: She’s in sync with Biden

By Daniel Malloy

In one of her first interviews since becoming a candidate for chancellor, the leader of the German Greens reveals her transatlantic agenda to the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum.

Climate Change & Climate Action European Union

Transcript

May 6, 2021

US Energy Secretary Granholm and European Commissioner Simson on ambitious climate targets and a just energy transition

By Atlantic Council

US Secretary for Energy Jennifer Granholm and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson discussed the United States’ reinvigorated climate goals, a just energy transition, renewable energy, and more at the EU-US Future Forum.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Transcript

May 6, 2021

Airbus CEO talks disputes with Boeing, a new Chinese rival, and hydrogen planes

By Atlantic Council

Guillaume Faury joined the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum to discuss the future of the airline industry, as it emerges from the pandemic.

China Economy & Business

Transcript

May 6, 2021

Annalena Baerbock on a ‘transatlantic green deal’ and German strategies in facing Russia and China

By Atlantic Council

Baerbock, a candidate for chancellor of Germany, spoke at the EU-US Future Forum about her plans for boosting US-Germany relations, the future of Nord Stream 2, mitigating climate change, and more.

Coronavirus Elections

The Three Seas Initiative

May 6, 2021

Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki on the COVID comeback, the Three Seas Initiative, and where the US is falling short

By Atlantic Council

The Polish leader joined the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Future Forum to discuss ways to improve the transatlantic relationship, and the challenges and opportunities in Central Europe.

Coronavirus Economy & Business