Europe Center in the News

In the News Mar 4, 2022

Haddad in Politico: The EU should borrow together once again — this time for common defense

“The pandemic’s recovery fund offers a model for strengthening Europe’s military capabilities,” write Benjamin Haddad and Max Bergmann in Politico.

In the News Mar 5, 2022

Propp in Lawfare: Cultivating Europe’s Data Garden

Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Kenneth Propp explores the EU’s digital legislative initiatives on the horizon: the Data Act and the Digital Governance Act. The immediate consequence, as the Data Act begins to wind through the legislative labyrinth, could be a foreign concern that the EU’s bid for greater autonomy in the data economy is […]
Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News Mar 4, 2022

Wieslander interviewed by Deutsche Welle on the politics of NATO in Sweden

By Anna Wieslander

“You have a pretty polarized situation among the parties. You would have the right-wing leaning parties who are pro-NATO, then Red-Green who are against joining; and then you have the right-wing extremist party, the Swedish Democrats, the third-biggest party who are also against,” said Wieslander.
Europe & Eurasia NATO

All media mentions

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Wieslander interviewed on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon

On Tuesday, June 24, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, participated in TV4 Nyhetsmorgon to comment on developments from the NATO summit in The Hague. “This summit is, on the one hand, about having a narrow agenda to limit the opportunities for Trump to act unpredictably. At the same time, it also involves a historic […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Apr 20, 2025

Wieslander in the Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, April 20, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the new Nordic security responses to the threat of Russia in the region. In light of the increased attention to defense and the steadfast support to Ukraine in the Nordic countries, Wieslander argued for “linking our defense […]

National Security
Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Wieslander interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet

On Thursday, January 16, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet, proposing a Nordic Shield for air and missile defense to secure Northern Europe. Wieslander argued that the heightened security situation can be seen as “an opportunity” and now wants to see even closer cooperation between the countries in the Nordic […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Nov 7, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Radio

On November 7, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed on Swedish Radio regarding Trump’s claim that he will resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if elected president. However, she warns that a quick peace in Ukraine could have catastrophic consequences.

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 13, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Radio

On Sunday, October 13, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe participated in the Swedish Radio podcast “Godmorgon Världen”, commenting on how Nato countries are preparing for the U.S. election. Wieslander spoke about the nervous anticipation and preparations in European capitals, including scenario exercises depending on whether Harris or Trump wins. However, she notes that there […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Dagens Nyheter

On Friday, October 4th, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe, was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter to comment on the report that the U.S. National Defense Strategy Commission presented to Congress and the President at the end of the summer.  “During the Cold War, the U.S. was able to handle two regional conflicts simultaneously, for example, […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 12, 2024

Wieslander’s speech at M100 Sanssouci Collouquium

In Anna Wieslander’s opening speech of the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium in Potsdam, on September 12, she warned that the West is underestimating the Russian threat, including hybrid, and called for a new recipe for peace and prosperity in Europe, with solid defense as the foundation, not an add-on. Wieslander’s main points:

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 19, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Dagens Nyheter

On Friday, July 19, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter to comment on how the shortage of ammunition is affecting the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.    “This is not just about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. Sweden and other European countries must also […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet

On Friday, July 12, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe, was interviewed in Svenska Dagbladet about the  outcomes of NATO’s summit in Washington, D.C. “Anna Wieslander believes NATO achieved a lot during the Washington meeting ‘given the political realities.’ However, she – like many others – is still a bit disappointed. ‘It’s a pity that Ukraine […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 1, 2024

Atlantic Council senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan highlighted in international media outlets

The Atlantic Council’s recent senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan, which included Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, was highlighted by several international media outlets. The delegation was featured in a press release by the Office of the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Taiwan News, Taiwan Today, Radio Taiwan International, and China […]

Freedom and Prosperity
Indo-Pacific
Load More