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New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

A man in a hurry: Keir Starmer’s early approach is making waves at home and abroad

By Ed Owen

The new UK prime minister’s much-anticipated speech at the Labour Party’s recent gathering in Liverpool is a window into where the country may be headed.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

By Jurek Wille and Friedrich Conradi

The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.

Elections Germany

New Atlanticist Sep 26, 2024

France’s new government aims to calm the political storm. What will it mean for foreign policy?

By Léonie Allard, Jean-Loup Samaan

Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to follow the path of President Emmanuel Macron, but the big question is whether the delicate political context in Paris will allow ministers to focus on crises in Ukraine and Lebanon.

Europe & Eurasia France

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

London Riches Falling Down

By Nathaniel Rome

London is the undisputed financial capital of Europe, and is rivaled only by New York City for the top spot worldwide (Global Financial Centers Index). When competing on a level playing field, London outperforms other major European financial centers because of the superior human capital, infrastructure, and regulatory environment of the city. London dominates 78 percent of European FOREX trading and generates a trade surplus worth tens of billions of pounds (UK Office of National Statistics).

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

Burwell Quoted by Handelsblatt on the United Kingdom’s Engagement with Europe

By Fran Burwell

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United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

Burwell in USA Today on the Policy Implications of Brexit

By Frances Burwell

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New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2016

In the Line of Fire: British MP’s Murder Puts Focus on Security

By John M. Roberts

Those were revolutionary times when Edmund Burke, in 1774, best described the duties of an elected representative to a parliament, national assembly or congress: “Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.” What the representative should not expect […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 17, 2016

Polyakova in Berkeley Blog: What Brexit Means to the United States

By Alina Polyakova

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In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Hellyer in CNN: Don’t Ignore Threat of Extremist Nationalism

By H.A. Hellyer

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United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 16, 2016

Montanino Joins Radio Rai 1 to Discuss the Economic Consequences of Brexit

By Andrea Montanino

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 15, 2016

Brexit: What’s at stake for US security interests?

By WALTER B. SLOCOMBE

On June 23, 2016, a referendum will decide whether Britain will leave the European Union (EU) or remain a member. Britain’s departure from the EU would affect the rest of the world, because it would have implications for a broad spectrum of international concerns–very importantly, international security. For the United States, Britain remains among the […]

NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security.

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Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security. “We face a remarkable challenge: if you are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare for such dense populations, where do you get the resources to deal with […]

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