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Brexit or Bremain, What the EU Desperately Needs is Reform

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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Public Event
Thu, May 1, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET

Underwater mayhem: Countering NATO energy & critical infrastructure threats

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance
Europe & Eurasia
European Union

Online Event
Wed, April 30, 2025 • 4:00 am ET

Microsoft’s Brad Smith on digital resilience during geopolitical volatility

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, shares insights on maintaining trust and promoting competitiveness in a time of trade and geopolitical volatility.

Artificial Intelligence
Central Europe
Cybersecurity
Eastern Europe

Online Event
Tue, February 25, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Debriefing Germany’s federal elections

Elections
European Union
Germany
Politics & Diplomacy

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

Brexit or Bremain, What the EU Desperately Needs is Reform

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Atlantic Council experts discuss what Brussels needs to do differently British voters will take part in a referendum on June 23 to decide whether the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union. Latest polls show a close race. For months, proponents and opponents of the so-called Brexit have made their case to the British […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

Burwell Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the Implications for the United States

By Frances Burwell

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

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).

Economy & Business European Union

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

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

By Fran Burwell

Read the full article here.

United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

Burwell in USA Today on the Policy Implications of Brexit

By Frances Burwell

Read the full article here.

United Kingdom

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 […]

United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 17, 2016

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

By Alina Polyakova

Read the full article here.

United Kingdom

In the News

Jun 16, 2016

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

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 16, 2016

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

By Andrea Montanino

Listen to the full interview here.

United Kingdom

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

Experts

Fellow

Gabriele Natalizia

Visiting Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia Italian

Staff

Ginger Matchett

Program Assistant

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative GeoStrategy Initiative

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

Fellow

Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Léonie Allard

Visiting Fellow

Europe Center

Africa Chinese

Millennium fellow

Kirk Allen

Digital Communications Lead, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Millennium Leadership Program

Middle East NATO Partnerships

Events

Online Event Tue, May 6, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

What to expect from Germany’s next government

Elections Europe & Eurasia European Union Germany

Public Event Tue, May 6, 2025 • 12:30 pm ET

Belgium’s defense minister on Europe’s evolving security landscape

Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense Western Europe

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FEATURED COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

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

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

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

EVENTS

Underwater mayhem: Countering NATO energy & critical infrastructure threats

Microsoft’s Brad Smith on digital resilience during geopolitical volatility

Debriefing Germany’s federal elections

Program

Content

Brexit or Bremain, What the EU Desperately Needs is Reform

Burwell Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the Implications for the United States

London Riches Falling Down

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

Burwell in USA Today on the Policy Implications of Brexit

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

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

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

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

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

Experts

Gabriele Natalizia

Ginger Matchett

Didier Acouetey

Anca Agachi

Léonie Allard

Kirk Allen

Events

What to expect from Germany’s next government

Belgium’s defense minister on Europe’s evolving security landscape

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