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Roberts featured as guest on San Francisco Experience podcast

New Atlanticist Feb 28, 2024

After 14 years in opposition, what might a Labour foreign policy look like?

By Francis Shin

UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlined a doctrine of “progressive realism” drawing on the Labour Party’s past.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist Jan 17, 2024

Even as Brexit awkwardness remains, the UK and EU should work together on decarbonization

By Francis Shin

Brexit was four years ago, but London and Brussels need to take decisive steps together toward decarbonization as the climate crisis escalates.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist Apr 28, 2023

How the EU and UK can start to collaborate in a post-Brexit world

By Jörn Fleck, Ben Judah

As EU ambassadors to London gather to discuss the future of the relationship, here are six ambitious but realistic ideas for cooperation.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Featured Events

Online Event Tue, May 9, 2023 • 9:30 am ET

A conversation with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on the United Kingdom’s role in an increasingly adversarial world.

Defense Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Online Event Wed, May 17, 2023 • 3:00 pm ET

A conversation with the Rt. Hon. Grant Shapps MP

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia

Online Event Wed, February 1, 2023 • 11:30 am ET

A conversation with Boris Johnson: Sustaining support to Ukraine

Boris Johnson joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the importance of Western unity and support for Ukraine and what more can be done against the threat Russia poses.

Conflict Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO

Online Event Tue, July 12, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

Charting a new path in the world: The United Kingdom’s data protection reforms

Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union

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#BritainDebrief is an interview series dedicated to taking on the debates of Britain’s role in the world after Brexit. Hosted by Europe Center senior fellow Ben Judah and joined by leading experts, policymakers, and officials, #BritainDebrief explores today’s key foreign policy issues affecting Britain and the world from Afghanistan to AUKUS, Brexit, COVID-19, China, kleptocracy, Russia, and more.

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Oct 20, 2023

Roberts featured as guest on San Francisco Experience podcast

On October 19, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke on an episode of the San Francisco Experience podcast, where he discussed the recent meeting of the Five Eyes intelligence chiefs in Silicon Valley. He explained that this unprecedented meeting was a response to a massive push in Chinese espionage to steal cutting-edge technology. […]

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TURKEYSource

Sep 28, 2023

What’s behind the strengthening UK-Turkey partnership?

By Ilayda Nijhar

As the United Kingdom adjusts to its post-Brexit reality, Turkey is emerging as a key partner with converging interests.

Economy & Business Migration

Atlantic Debrief

Sep 21, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What does the UK’s Online Safety Bill achieve? | A Debrief from Richard Allan

Susan Ness sits down with Lord Richard Allan to discuss the Online Safety Bill and its implications for civil society and platforms.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 21, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Accounting and Business on the development CBDCs worldwide

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 10, 2023

Donovan quoted by the Guardian on outbound investment screening programs

Read the full article here.

China Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Aug 10, 2023

The British Army’s chief of the general staff: How to build an all-volunteer force fit for the twenty-first century

By Patrick Sanders

The British Army will need to enhance its recruitment strategy to build an all-volunteer force fit for twenty-first century conflicts.

Defense Policy Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 1, 2023

Defne Arslan quoted by Al-Monitor for an article on UK-Turkey trade deal

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 24, 2023

Cheverton in War on the Rocks on enhancing allied defense cooperation

Deborah Cheverton identifies the three main areas in US defense strategy to improve integrated deterrence and US-allied cooperation.

Australia Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2023

Europe needs a nuclear deterrent of its own

By Jacques Lanxade, Denis MacShane, Margarita Mathiopoulos, and Klaus Naumann

Only a trilateral British, French, and German nuclear umbrella, combined with a US umbrella, all under the command and control of NATO, will be a credible deterrent for Russia.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia