Brussels Sprouts

Former Ambassador of Bulgaria discusses U.S.–European relations

Ambassador Elena Poptodorova, former Ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States and Vice President of the Atlantic Treaty Association, sits down with Brussels Sprouts to discuss what America first means for Europe, how the use of diplomacy has fundamentally changed, and who is filling the void of US leadership in Europe.

Danish Ambassador Lars Gert Lose on US-Danish relations and visiting Salt Lake City

Danish Ambassador Lars Gert Lose recently visited Salt Lake City with the Transatlantic Security Team as a part of the Across The Pond, In The Field project. Hear Ambassador Lose and Julie Smith reflect on their visit including some of the challenges facing the transatlantic relationship, Danish trade and investment in the US, the world’s first Tech Ambassador from Denmark, and where else Ambassador Lose hopes to visit in the US during his post.

Robert Work talks NATO’s technological innovation and the DoD

CNAS Senior Counselor for Defense and former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work sits down with CNAS experts Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Third Offset strategy and his work in developing, managing, and advancing it. In their discussion, they explore defense technology, the future of NATO, and working with the Nordics.

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.