Russia’s war in Ukraine is making neutral Finland and Sweden seriously consider joining NATO. Such membership would strengthen the alliance’s defenses and greatly increase security in the Baltic region.
Chips—the building blocks of all electronic devices—are the backbone of today’s interconnected society. The technological and geopolitical importance of chips, which are now in short supply, is at the center of discussions in the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council.
Dissatisfaction with globalization has turned into a powerful force, with unchecked globalism increasingly seen as a threat to the integrity of democratic rule. Policymakers must reframe globalization to mitigate its negative consequences while keeping its core growth-enhancing dynamics intact.
Dan Baer and Rosa Balfour will moderate a discussion on the state of the transatlantic relationship with U.S. Assistant Secretary of and for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried, and director for European Affairs at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs David Cva
Rosa Balfour hosts Ambassador Julianne Smith for a discussion on the priorities for NATO and the U.S. at a critical juncture.
Carnegie scholars assess U.S.-European cooperation on China, technology, climate, and more.
With increased summitry and frequent communication between Moscow and Washington, present-day Russia-U.S. relations harks back to the Cold War. To defuse tensions, the Americans must draw the Russians to the table and negotiate from a position of strength.
The geopolitical pressures of Brexit, an unstable transatlantic partnership, dwindling member states’ defense budgets, and global competition in high technology areas have prompted European institutions to consolidate the union’s cooperation on defense industry and technology.
Together, the United States and Europe can modernize the post–1945 international order. This requires a strong commitment to democracy and the defense of the norms and values that define the West.
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