Brussels Sprouts

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.

Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist on Transatlantic Relations

Peter Hultqvist, the Swedish Minister of Defense, joins Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Sweden's worldview, the current state of transatlantic alliances, Stockholm's relationship with Moscow, and President Trump's upcoming visit to the region.

Investing in Defense: Norway’s Perspective on Opportunities for the NATO Alliance

Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, the Norwegian Minister of Defence, discusses the NATO defense landscape and Norway's role and investment in readiness. Hosted by Jim Townsend.

CNAS Launches New Transatlantic Security Program

With the launch of the new Transatlantic Security Program, Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the program, sits down with Jim Townsend to discuss the program's focus on Europe, NATO, and the EU.