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Russia in the Middle East with Jonathan Lord and Hanna Notte
Podcast
One year after the October 7 attacks by Hamas, the crisis in the Middle East has grown more and more complex. With the region teetering on the brink of broader conflict, the B...
By Jonathan Lord, Hanna Notte, Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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What Can We Expect from a Harris-Walz Foreign Policy?
Podcast
As the 2024 presidential elections approach, there is increasing speculation about the potential implications for U.S foreign policy. Today on Brussels Sprouts, we will have t...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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Splitting the Atom on U.S. Nuclear Strategy
Podcast
Earlier this year, the Biden administration revised its nuclear strategy, the nuclear employment guidance, which is updated approximately every four years. This time, however,...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, James Acton & Jon B. Wolfsthal
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Germany's Historic Elections and What Comes Next
Podcast
Germany is currently at a critical juncture, balancing numerous challenges both at home and abroad. Just last weekend, populist parties including the far-right AfD scored subs...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Daniela Schwarzer & Christopher Schuetze
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Assessing the Kursk Offensive with Mike Kofman
Podcast
The Russia-Ukraine war has recently entered a new phase with the Ukrainian military’s offensive in Kursk, marking one of the most significant battlefield developments in more ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Mike Kofman
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Brussels Sprouts from the NATO Public Forum on NATO's Ability to Fight Russia and the Importance of the European Pillar
Podcast
As you might now from our last episode, At the NATO Public Forum in July, Brussels Sprouts roamed the halls of the Marriot Marquis hotel in DC interviewing Public Forum guests...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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Cautious Optimism in Washington: Brussels Sprouts and Friends from the Halls of the NATO Public Forum
Podcast
This week we’re bringing you something a little different. At the NATO Public Forum in July, Brussels Sprouts roamed the halls of the Marriot Marquis hotel in DC interviewing ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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Pentagon sounds alarm over Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic
Podcast
The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about cooperation between Russia and China in the vast, inhospitable Arctic. A new strategy is aimed at countering that. "This is one o...
By Jim Townsend
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A Night of NATO at the National Archives
Podcast
Just a few weeks ago, leaders from across the globe gathered in Washington, D.C. for the historic 75th NATO summit. Over the course of the three-day event, allies engaged in d...
By Jim Townsend & Andrea Kendall-Taylor
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75 Years of NATO: Key Takeaways from the Washington Summit
Podcast
Last week, Washington, DC hosted the NATO summit – marking the historic 75th anniversary of the alliance. Despite the significant milestone, the mood was serious in DC with th...
By Jim Townsend & Kate Johnston
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Kurt Volker and Douglas Lute Discuss the Upcoming NATO Washington Summit
Podcast
From July 9th to 11th, NATO will hold its historic 75th-anniversary summit in Washington, DC. On the sidelines, CNAS and other think tanks will host the NATO Public Forum. Tho...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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A Discussion of European Leadership
Podcast
Leadership dynamics in Europe are at a critical juncture. Following the recent European Parliament elections, both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Steven Erlanger & Sophie Pedder
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Resuscitating Europe's Defense Industry
Podcast
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the attempt of transatlantic partners to provide Kyiv with the weapons systems and ammunition it needs to keep up the fight for the...
By Nicholas Lokker, Jim Townsend, Sophia Besch & Christian Mölling
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Unpacking the European Parliament Elections
Podcast
Last weekend, voters across the European Union went to the polls to select the next European Parliament. In the run-up to the elections, many observers were focused on the pot...
By Nicholas Lokker, Jim Townsend, Klaus Welle & Susi Dennison
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The High Stakes of European Security with Thomas Wright at the 2024 CNAS National Security Conference
Podcast
The current moment in the transatlantic relationship is one of high stakes. The United States and its European allies are continuing to grapple with numerous difficulties, inc...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Thomas Wright
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Richard Fontaine and Hal Brands Discuss the Axis of Upheaval
Podcast
The effects of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are reverberating far beyond Ukraine’s borders. Perhaps most fundamentally, Putin’s invasion has catalyzed deepening cooperation...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Richard Fontaine & Hal Brands
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Georgia's Democracy Crisis
Podcast
On 14 May Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial law that requires media and nonprofit groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive m...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
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The Future of Europe with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Nathalie Tocci
Podcast
On April 25th, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a nearly two-hour-long speech at the Sorbonne that outlined his vision for Europe. In the context of major challenges such...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Constanze Stelzenmüller & Nathalie Tocci
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Russian Influence on the Upcoming EU Elections
Podcast
While the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine over the past two years, Moscow has continued its attempts to use other, nonmilitary too...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, David Salvo & Brady Hills
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Taking the Temperature of China’s Relationship with the United States and Europe
Podcast
On Sunday, May 5th, Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin his first trip to Europe in five years. On this trip, Xi will make a high-profile two-day visit to France, where he...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Bonnie Glaser & Noah Barkin
