Brussels Sprouts

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."

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Julianne Smith and Jim Townsend discuss what the coming months might look like for transatlantic relations and the NATO alliance.

Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, stops by to discuss the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.