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Kurt Volker and Douglas Lute Discuss the Upcoming NATO Washington Summit
Podcast
From July 9th to 11th, NATO will hold its historic 75th-anniversary summit in Washington, DC. On the sidelines, CNAS and other think tanks will host the NATO Public Forum. Tho...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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A Discussion of European Leadership
Podcast
Leadership dynamics in Europe are at a critical juncture. Following the recent European Parliament elections, both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Steven Erlanger & Sophie Pedder
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The High Stakes of European Security with Thomas Wright at the 2024 CNAS National Security Conference
Podcast
The current moment in the transatlantic relationship is one of high stakes. The United States and its European allies are continuing to grapple with numerous difficulties, inc...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Thomas Wright
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Richard Fontaine and Hal Brands Discuss the Axis of Upheaval
Podcast
The effects of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are reverberating far beyond Ukraine’s borders. Perhaps most fundamentally, Putin’s invasion has catalyzed deepening cooperation...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Richard Fontaine & Hal Brands
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Georgia's Democracy Crisis
Podcast
On 14 May Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial law that requires media and nonprofit groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive m...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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Brussels Sprouts Presents: A Discussion with the Swedish and Estonian Ministers of Defense
Podcast
As Russia’s war in Ukraine progresses into its third year, there are questions in some parts of the NATO alliance about how long the West can sustain its support for Kyiv and ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Kate Johnston, Pål Jonson & Hanno Pevkur
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The Future of Europe with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Nathalie Tocci
Podcast
On April 25th, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a nearly two-hour-long speech at the Sorbonne that outlined his vision for Europe. In the context of major challenges such...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Constanze Stelzenmüller & Nathalie Tocci
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Russian Influence on the Upcoming EU Elections
Podcast
While the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine over the past two years, Moscow has continued its attempts to use other, nonmilitary too...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, David Salvo & Brady Hills
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Taking the Temperature of China’s Relationship with the United States and Europe
Podcast
On Sunday, May 5th, Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin his first trip to Europe in five years. On this trip, Xi will make a high-profile two-day visit to France, where he...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Bonnie Glaser & Noah Barkin
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The State of the War in Ukraine with Michael Kofman
Podcast
As the war in Ukraine continues into its third year, the mood has become increasingly dark. While territorial changes continue to be minor, Russia’s slow but steady advances a...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Michael Kofman
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Interpreting the Recent Turkish Elections with Asli Aydintaşbaş and Steven Cook
Podcast
Just under a year ago, Turkish President Erdogan won another five years in power in the Turkish presidential election. Last week, however, local election results in Turkey del...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş & Steven A. Cook
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Macron’s Change in Tune and the War in Ukraine
Podcast
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been a notable evolution in France’s approach toward Moscow. In the initial months following the invasion, Fr...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Tara Varma & Bruno Tertrais
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Putin’s Fifth Term and Russian Domestic Politics
Podcast
This past weekend, Russians went to the polls for the country’s presidential election. To the surprise of no one, Vladimir Putin emerged victorious with a record-high 87 perce...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Dr. Angela Stent & Joshua Yaffa
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Franco-German Tensions and the War in Ukraine
Podcast
Last week, French President Emmanuel Macon made waves when he said that he had not ruled out sending ground troops to fight in Ukraine. This statement prompted a strong reacti...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Camille Grand & Claudia Major
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German Politics and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party
Podcast
Throughout January, Germany witnessed weeks of mass protests against the far-right in numerous towns and cities across the country. The immediate impetus for these demonstrati...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Liana Fix & Erika Solomon
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Discussing Two Years of War in Ukraine with Marie Yovanovitch and William Taylor
Podcast
February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Heading into the third year of war, Ukraine faces a challenging outlook. No longer are U.S...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Marie Yovanovitch & William Taylor
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Hal Brands on the Looming Threat of Global Conflict
Podcast
During the past two years, the world has seen the eruption of two major conflicts in two different regions. In Europe, Russia has launched a war of aggression against Ukraine ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Hal Brands
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Russia's Election and Putin's Power
Podcast
In March of 2024, Russia will hold a presidential election. While Vladimir Putin is nearly certain to win another term in office given the Kremlin’s efforts to control the out...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Graeme Robertson & Sam Greene
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Russia, Putin, and Ukraine in 2024 with Fiona Hill
Podcast
This week’s Brussels Sprouts discusses expectations for Russia in the pivotal year ahead. As we approach the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine this...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Fiona Hill
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A Look at 2024 with Richard Fontaine and Michèle Flournoy
Podcast
On this week’s episode of Brussels Sprouts, we are setting out to identify some of the big-picture trends shaping the transatlantic relationship and international affairs more...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Richard Fontaine & Michèle Flournoy
