Brussels Sprouts

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.

No Better Option: Dr. Kori Schake on the NATO Alliance

Dr. Kori Schake, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, sits down with Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss the current transatlantic security landscape, President Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladmir Putin, and how the West Coast perceives U.S. relations with European allies.

European Security amid the Trump Presidency and British Election: How does Germany Move Forward?

Norbert Röttgen, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, shares his thoughts about the British election, German Chancellor Merkel's remarks following President Trump's visit to Europe, and Germany's perspective on the state of the transatlantic relationship.

Readiness and Defence: An Outlook from Lithuania and Estonia

Lithuanian and Estonian ministers of defence sit down with Jim Townsend to discuss the respective landscape and outlook on security, international affairs, and relationship with the United States.

Trump’s Visit to Europe: Home Run or Missed Opportunity?

Julie Smith and Jim Townsend discusses President Trump's visit to NATO and Sicily and the impressions from European foreign leaders. Julie also provides a lesson in European defense spending 101.