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The United States’ oldest ally, France has recently risen as a key strategic partner for Washington, working closely on counterterrorism operations in the Sahel and the Levant and continued transatlantic political and security cooperation. France remains a key country to watch for the future of the European project as it pursues a vision for a more integrated, cohesive European Union.

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GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

New Atlanticist Oct 7, 2021

Greece and France give European strategic autonomy a shot

A new defense pact between the two aims to address instability in the Mediterranean by tackling multiple challenges in the region.

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GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

Article Nov 23, 2020

How France, Germany, and the UK can build a European pillar of NATO

By Anna Wieslander

Expanding and developing the role of the E3 in defense, with a focus to create a stronger European pillar in NATO, could serve as a fruitful test ground to shape more decisive and agile security cooperation for the future.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

Experts react Sep 21, 2021

Experts react: The AUKUS deal has shaken the transatlantic alliance. What should the US and its allies do now?

By Atlantic Council Experts

The Biden administration’s sunny declarations about America being “back” are facing a sobering reality check.
Defense Policy European Union
Online Event Tue, September 21, 2021 • 11:15 am ET

A conversation with European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton discusses COVID-19 and the EU’s digital and industrial policy agendas.
Digital Policy Economy & Business European Union Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Wed, September 1, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

#GermanyVotes – One month to go: The 2021 German elections and their implications

As Germans head to the polls, the Europe Center’s #GermanyVotes: The Superwahljahr Series explores the upcoming German elections and its implications.
Elections Germany Western Europe
GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

New Atlanticist Sep 24, 2021

Coalition crazy: Here’s how Germany’s new government could shake out

By Jörn Fleck

Germany’s federal elections could send Europe’s largest economy into messy, months-long coalition negotiations.
Elections Eurozone
GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

In-Depth Research & Reports Feb 12, 2021

Toward a future EU-UK relationship in foreign policy and defense

By Gen. Stéphane Abrial, Sir Peter Westmacott, Olivier-Rémy Bel

The UK and the EU will continue to share the same geography, the same strategic environment, and the same values, a reality recognized on both sides of the Channel. As the UK moves on from the Brexit process, it should find in the EU a partner sharing the same values and aspirations.
Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia
GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

Issue Brief Jan 22, 2021

The United States, Germany, and world order: New priorities for a changing alliance

By Roderick Kefferpütz, Jeremy Stern

Treating each divergence in security policy as an isolated incident may have allowed policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic to ignore the unpleasant fact that the United States and Germany could have increasingly disparate perceptions of threats and strategic cultures.
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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In the News

May 9, 2022

GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance cited in Telegraph

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Britain Debrief

May 8, 2022

#BritainDebrief – Which Western leaders have done enough for Ukraine? A Debrief from Kira Rudik

By Ben Judah

Senior Fellow Ben Judah interviews Kira Rudik, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and leader of the Voice Party, about which of Ukraine's allies have helped the most.

Arms Control Central Europe

UkraineAlert

May 6, 2022

Countering the Kremlin: America must not wait for European unity

By Olexander Scherba

Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine marks the culmination of Russia’s long campaign to corrupt Europe. The EU condemns the war while at the same time sponsoring it, writes Olexander Scherba.

Conflict Corruption

UkraineAlert

May 1, 2022

Finally! German MPs back heavy weapons for Ukraine in historic vote

By Vitaly Sych

The German Bundestag on April 28 finally agreed to supply heavy weapons to Ukraine in an historic vote that marked a departure from months of caution in Berlin and efforts to avoid confrontation with the Kremlin.

Conflict Corruption

AC Selects

Apr 29, 2022

AC Selects: The future of UK financial markets and US support for Ukraine

Week of April 29, 2022 Last week, the GeoEconomics Center and the Centre for Policy Studies jointly hosted the future of UK banking and finance conference to convene senior British, US, and European leaders to discuss policy proposals concerning UK capital markets, taxation, and competitiveness. Also, the Eurasia and Scowcroft Centers hosted an #ACFrontPage event […]

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In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Remarks from the GeoEconomics Center panel from the future of UK banking and finance conference were featured in the Express

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Goldman Sachs International CEO Richard Gnodde’s remarks from the GeoEconomics Center conference on the future of UK banking and finance featured in CNBC

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Remarks from our panel from the future of UK banking and finance conference were featured in Reuters

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance was featured in Financial Times

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance was cited in Reuters

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