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In the News

Dec 29, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Europe’s push for an animal welfare label risks an epic trade dispute

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that Europe's push for a voluntary animal welfare label on animal goods could escalate into de-facto regulation, triggering an epic trade dispute.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Dec 22, 2020

Build resilience for an era of shocks: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Anca Agachi

NATO needs a fourth core task to protect allied populations from non-traditional threats like COVID and climate change.

Climate Change & Climate Action Coronavirus

In the News

Dec 17, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Getting to ‘yes’ on a post-Brexit deal

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that to get a final agreement on a Brexit deal, both sides need to make some concessions to allow for a win-win scenario.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Dec 15, 2020

Seek membership for Mexico: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Christopher Skaluba, Gabriela R. A. Doyle

Mexico’s membership in NATO may be the key to keeping a rapidly changing America invested in European security.

Americas Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Dec 8, 2020

‘Game out’ decision making: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

In an era where the distinction between peace and conflict is increasingly complex, NATO should retain its competitive advantage by using synthetic environments and virtual worlds to support rapid, efficient and effective strategic decision making.

Crisis Management Cybersecurity

In the News

Dec 7, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Feta cheese and the EU-China agreement on geographical indications

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that the EU-China trade deal is a wake up call for the United States and an indication that the US agriculture industry needs an intellectual property strategy.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Dec 1, 2020

Modernize the kit and the message: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

NATO will only remain successful over the next seventy years if it modernizes its capabilities, takes command of emerging technology, and harmonizes its strategic messaging.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Nov 24, 2020

Ramp up on Russia: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

NATO needs to increase the costs for Russian aggression while building back crucial dialogue if there is any prospect for improved relations with Moscow.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 23, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Biden’s trade policy should focus on Europe, not Asia or the Pacific

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch argues that despite the recent news of a trade deal in Asia, improving trade with Europe should be President-Elect Biden's priority, and offers ideas for negotiation with the European Union.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 23, 2020

Manning quoted in The Straits Times: RCEP signing a wake-up call for the US

By Robert A. Manning

On November 23, 2020, Robert Manning was quoted several times in The Straits Times.

China East Asia
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