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NATO discusses plans for Europe without the U.S. or Putin
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"The concern, is can we strengthen ourselves so that should the Russians win in Ukraine and that is something that might happen, Ukraine is fighting hard, but should that happ...
By Jim Townsend
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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
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Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security
Crisis in the Middle East with Jon AltermanSince the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas this past fall, many have feared the possibility that the fighting could metastasize into a broader regional conflict. Such ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Jon Alterman
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The Resurgence of Europe’s Far-Right
Podcast
As we enter 2024, one of the biggest issues likely to face transatlantic partners is the rise of far-right parties in Europe, which have recently gained significant electoral ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Catherine Fieschi & Erik Jones
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Michael Kofman and Shashank Joshi Analyze the Ukrainian Battlefield in 2024
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As 2023 came to a close, many people began to characterize the war in Ukraine as a stalemate. Though it is true that very little has recently changed along the front lines and...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Shashank Joshi
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Jim Townsend on the Importance of Funding Ukraine
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Trump Republicans have “weaponised assistance to Ukraine” using it as “a tool to use against Biden” in the run up to the presidential campaign, says Jim Townsend, former Deput...
By Jim Townsend
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Remembering a Titan: The Complex Legacy of Henry Kissinger with David Sanger and Stephen Sestanovich
Podcast
On November 29, former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100. With a long career spanning many decades as both a scholar...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, David Sanger & Stephen Sestanovich
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Understanding the State of U.S. Support to Ukraine with Ambassador Ivo Daalder
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As winter approaches and territorial changes along the frontlines in Ukraine continue to be minimal, the realization is setting in that a long war likely lies ahead. To contin...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Ivo Daalder
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How the West Can Court the Global South
Podcast
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many observers have focused on the consolidation of Western unity in responding to Moscow’s aggression. However, attitu...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Nathalie Tocci & Timothy Garton Ash
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Did China and Russia just sabotage critical infrastructure in the Baltic?
Podcast
During the past several weeks, a string of attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea has highlighted the challenges NATO faces in protecting itself against hybrid t...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Bruce Jones & Elisabeth Braw
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The State of European Aid to Ukraine with Justyna Gotkowska, Liana Fix, and Tara Varma
Podcast
More than a year and a half after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sustained Western support for Kyiv is as critical as ever. With the future trajectory of the war rem...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Liana Fix, Tara Varma & Justyna Gotkowska
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Europe, Russia, and the Conflict in Gaza
Podcast
Two weekends ago, news broke that Hamas had infiltrated Israeli territory, killing hundreds of civilians while taking many others hostage. In the wake of these attacks, Wester...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Julien Barnes-Dacey & Hanna Notte
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The Uncertain Future of Western Support for Ukraine
Podcast
Nearly 20 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, questions are beginning to mount about the future of Western aid to Kyiv. In addition to worrying signs of falt...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Molly Reynolds & Max Bergmann
