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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.
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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

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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

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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 […]

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Jun 29, 2024

Wieslander in European Defense Agency Magazine

In June, Anna Wieslander was interviewed for the new edition of the European Defense Agency’s European Defense Matters Magazine. Some of her main messages include:

NATO Northern Europe

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Jun 27, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by TV4 Nyhetsmorgon

On Thursday, June 27, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by TV4 Nyhetsmorgon about NATO’s future under the new Secretary-General Mark Rutte: “The most important task for Rutte will be to maintain a good relationship with United States. This could prove challenging if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election, as he has been […]

NATO Northern Europe

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Jun 27, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Television

On June 27, Anna Wieslander was interviewed by Swedish Television, TV4 Nyhetsmorgon, commenting on Mark Rutte as new Secretary General of NATO. “His long and thorough experience as a problem solver and consensus builder will be much needed, as the Alliance faces severe security challenges and urgently needs to build stronger deterrence and defense while […]

NATO Northern Europe

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Jun 13, 2024

Nicholas O’Connell quoted in Associated Press addressing the G7 summit

On June 13, 2024, The Associated Press published a piece titled “G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU’s traditional powers recalibrate.” This piece quoted Nicholas O’Connell, deputy director of deputy director for public sector partnerships at the Atlantic Council.

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Deutsche Welle News

On Wednesday, June 3, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Deutsche Welle News about Russia’s increasing focus on the Baltic Sea and its implications for NATO. Regarding Russia’s plan to redraw the Baltic Sea borders, Dr. Wieslander comments: “This is a classic Russian tactic. It’s part of their shadow war designed to […]

NATO Northern Europe

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Apr 11, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Carnegie Europe

On Thursday, April 11, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Carnegie Europe to comment on NATO’s potential coordination of military support for Ukraine. Regarding NATO’s role in supporting Ukraine, Dr. Wieslander says: “The idea to institutionalize allied support to Ukraine makes sense. It is a classic way to ensure sustainability and continuity […]

NATO Northern Europe

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Mar 21, 2024

Wieslander quoted in the Wall Street Journal

On March 21, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the pressing issue of Russian Threat Forces in Europe. In the wake of uncertain U.S. commitment to NATO, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture, torn between bolstering defense capabilities and protecting the budget of other programs. “It comes […]

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