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Insights from Pittsburgh and Why Macron Will Forever Remember His Visit There

CNAS' new program “Across the Pond, In the Field” is taking foreign policy discussions on a national road trip—visiting 12 cities over a span of three years. During our first stop in Pittsburgh, CNAS Director of the Transatlantic Security Program Juliane Smith sat down with Mark Houser, Director of News and Information at Robert Morris University, to discuss the importance of people visiting other places outside the Washington bubble.

Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal: What happens now?

CNAS experts Julie Smith, Ilan Goldenberg and Elizabeth Rosenberg discuss President Trump’s decision to decertify the Iran nuclear deal. The discussion breaks down what the move means, what the implications are for the Transatlantic relationship and what happens next.

Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses Germany’s 2017 election

Constanze Stelzenmüller, the Robert Bosch senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, weighs in on Germany’s 2017 election. Just days away from Sunday’s vote, Constanze tells us why this election matters, things to look out for and what to expect.

What It’s Like on the Inside: Camille Grand on Working at NATO HQ

Camille Grand, Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment at NATO, offers an inside-the-building update from NATO HQ. Things are busy in Brussels, and Camille offers his views on the upcoming Zapad exercise, NATO defense spending, and what's on tap for NATO defense investments. He also offers a personal reflection on his time at NATO after almost a year on the job.

Ambassador Mark Brzezinski Discusses his Father’s Legacy

Mark Brzezinski, managing director at Makena Capital Management and former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, sits down with Julie and Jim to discuss the legacy of his father, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, and the impact he had on U.S. foreign policy.

Back-to-School Edition: Previewing the Fall Agenda for Transatlantic Relations

Julianne Smith and Jim Townsend discuss what the coming months might look like for transatlantic relations and the NATO alliance.

Dr. Michael O’Hanlon Discusses the Future of NATO

Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, stops by to discuss the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Rethinking UK’s Brexit Strategy: Tidbits from the Chatham House Director

Dr. Robin Niblett discusses Britain's current political climate and how the country could find its own way post-Brexit. Dr. Niblett also provides a quick tutorial on chatham house rules.

Maintaining European Alliances: A Perspective from the British Defence Secretary

Michael Fallon, the British Defence Secretary, stops by to discuss what's coming out of Brussels on defense. Hosted by Julie Smith and Jim Townsend.

European Defense Capabilities: A Conversation with Tomas Valasek

Tomáš Valášek, the director of Carnegie Europe, sits down with Julie Smith to discuss Central Europe's perception of President Trump and an outlook on European defense capabilities.