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#BritainDebrief – Is Biden making a terrible mistake in Afghanistan? A debrief from Rory Stewart

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The case for a US-UK trade and investment agreement

By L. Daniel Mullaney

As US President Donald Trump begins his second term, the United Kingdom is the right partner for the United States, and now is the right time for a deal.
Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
#BritainDebrief – Is Biden making a terrible mistake in Afghanistan? A debrief from Rory Stewart

New Atlanticist Jan 7, 2025

What the new British ambassador to the US means for the ‘special relationship’

By Ed Owen

The new envoy to Washington is a politician, not a career diplomat. That might be just what the US-UK relationship needs at this moment.
Politics & Diplomacy United Kingdom
#BritainDebrief – Is Biden making a terrible mistake in Afghanistan? A debrief from Rory Stewart

New Atlanticist Jul 11, 2024

UK foreign secretary: Why NATO remains core to British security

By David Lammy

With a return of war to Europe and security threats rising, strengthening Britain’s relationships with its closest allies is firmly in the national interest, writes UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
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Britain Debrief

Aug 11, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Is Biden making a terrible mistake in Afghanistan? A debrief from Rory Stewart

By Ben Judah

With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, former MP and Secretary of State for International Development Rory Stewart joins #BritainDebrief to share his views on the West's policies toward Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jul 30, 2021

How the New Atlantic Charter can save the free world

By Daniel Fried, Ash Jain

To succeed, the Biden administration must bring on board other US allies and establish new institutions to turn these principles into action.

International Norms International Organizations

Britain Debrief

Jul 28, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: US culture war in Britain? A debrief from Yasmeen Serhan

By Ben Judah

On this #BritainDebrief, staff writer for The Atlantic Yasmeen Serhan discusses the impact of domestic US culture wars on Britain.

Civil Society Europe & Eurasia

Britain Debrief

Jul 23, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: Is British democracy at risk? A debrief from Annette Dittert

By Ben Judah

For this #BritainDebrief, journalist Annette Dittert sits down with Ben Judah to explore the healthy of democracy in Britain.

Civil Society Media

Fast Thinking

Jul 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: A turning point on Chinese hacking

By Atlantic Council

What does NATO’s buy-in mean for the world’s response to Chinese hacking? What tools do these allies have to fight back? Our experts messaged us (securely) with the answers.

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Britain Debrief

Jul 18, 2021

#BritainDebrief – How did Britain fare in Biden’s summitry? A debrief from Julia Friedlander

By Ben Judah

The Atlantic Council GeoEconomic Center's Julia Friedlander joins #BritainDebrief to unpack how Britain fared following the G7 Summit.

G20 Politics & Diplomacy

Britain Debrief

Jul 16, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Britain vs. disinformation: A crisis or an exaggeration? A debrief from David Patrikarakos

By Ben Judah

Journalist and author David Patrikarakos joins #BritainDebrief for a discussion on how disinformation is impacting Britain.

Civil Society Disinformation

Conflict, Risk, and Tech

Jul 15, 2021

A US-UK hacking probe offers a fresh approach against Russia

By Justin Sherman

The international collaboration underscores the importance of being carefully narrow about scoping cyberspace “red lines” in talks with the Russian government.

Cybersecurity Intelligence

Britain Debrief

Jul 9, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Euro finals special: How do the England Team look from Europe? A debrief from Benjamin Haddad

By Ben Judah

For a special #BritainDebrief, Europe Center senior director Benjamin Haddad unpacks the Euros and England's national team's performance.

Civil Society Nationalism

Britain Debrief

Jul 2, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Is Britain lost seeking a role? A debrief from Oliver Yule-Smith

By Ben Judah

As Britain navigates its place in the world, Kings College London Leverhulme fellow Oliver Yule-Smith joins #BritainDebrief to explore Britain's foreign policy and the Integrated Review.

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