Brussels Sprouts

Dr. Amanda Sloat on recent European travel, hot-button issues of 2018

Dr. Amanda Sloat, Julie Smith, and Jim Townsend all recently visited different European cities, from Brussels to Munich to Berlin. The latest episode of Brussels Sprouts highlights some of the most surprising and note-worthy topics from their travels across the pond, including the latest on German politics, the wave of populism sweeping across Europe, and European views of U.S. foreign policy. What hot-button issues should transatlanticists look out for in 2018? The team covers that topic, too.

Christian Hänel talks the importance of diversity in transatlantic relations

Christian Hänel, of the Robert Bosch Foundation, chats with CNAS expert Julie Smith about why he was “positively surprised” by his first visit to Pittsburgh—as part of the Across The Pond, In The Field project— and how important diversity is to the transatlantic relationship.

Andy Dlinn talks transatlantic relations, meaning behind ”America first”

Andy Dlinn, President of the PA Republican Leadership Council and member of the National Council of the John Birch Society, sits down with CNAS expert Julie Smith to discuss transatlantic relations, the future of NATO and U.S. alliances, and the meaning behind "America first."

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.