Episodes
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United States, Estonia Co-Chair Initiative to Connect Leaders of Emerging Democracies Online
In this GMF Podcast, Communications Director Will Bohlen interviews Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, Senior Advisor to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, about the new LEND network, created to connect leaders in emerging democracies. The initiative, co-chaired by…
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Is Merkel’s Eurocrisis Plan Harming Recovery?
Angela Merkel has been criticized for her approach to the Eurozone crisis. Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, GMF's Senior Transatlantic Fellow, joined Background Briefing's Ian Masters to discuss Merkel's financial policies, the outcome of the latest G20 meeting and its implications for Europe, Britain…
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The Path Forward for Greece and the EU
Greece's New Democracy Party won thirty percent of the vote in last weekend's elections. Now the Party looks to form a governing coalition that will keep Greece in the European Union. GMF's Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff joined Wisconsin Public Radio's Kathleen Dunn to discuss the path forward for…
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Diplomatic Issues Facing Japan Today
In this podcast, GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joshua Walker, interviews Ambassador Ishii, Director of the Public Planning Staff for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Japan. Ambassador Ishii outlines the advantages of the U.S. pivot toward Asia, discusses North Korea’s failed rocket launch, the effect of...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Implications of the Eurozone Crisis for Asia
In this podcast, GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes interviews Pawel Swieboda, President of demosEUROPA in Warsaw, Poland, about how the European debt crisis will change EU-Asia relations. Mr. Swieboda outlines how economic troubles between the two regions will put the EU-China...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: The Euro Crisis Through the Eyes of Asia
In this podcast, GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes interviews Ken Endo, a Professor at Hokkaido University School of Law in Japan, about the impact of the euro-debt crisis on Asia. Professor Endo shares his view on banking regulation changes and how Japan should take a role in shaping...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Role of Women in African Agriculture must be Elevated
In this GMF podcast, John Barrett, Chief Professional Officer for Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure, and Livelihoods at the UK Department for International Development (DFID), discusses DFID’s new approach to agricultural development, looking at the pivot toward a greater commitment and...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: New Partnerships Offer Opportunity to Lift African Farmers out of Poverty
In this GMF podcast, Felix Mosha Chairman of the Confederation of Tanzania Industry, explains the role of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania in creating transformational economic development in Tanzania, especially as it relates to food security, and outlined how the project...
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In 8 Minutes Or Less: Security Priorities For Israel Today
In this GMF podcast, Brussels Office Director, Ian Lesser, interviews Yoel Mester, Political Counsellor for the Mission of Israel to the EU, about regional security challenges from Israel’s perspective, relations with the United States and the European Union on Iran’s nuclear program, and how to...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: European Cities Provide Blueprint for "Livable Streets" in Portland
In this GMF podcast, Urban and Regional Policy Program Assistant Casey Kuklick interviews Denver Igarta, urban planner for the city of Portland, about his GMF fellowship studying livable streets in Munich, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, and Malmo.
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In 8 Minutes or Less: The Key Elements to Successful African Agricultural Reform
In this podcast, GMF Senior Fellow Jim Kolbe interviews Robert Cunnane, USAID Mission Director in Tanzania, about U.S. President Obama’s Feed the Future initiative to improve food security in Africa. Cunnane outlines the goals of the program in Tanzania and emphasizes the growing importance of...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: New Agency Gives Fresh Perspective on Ethiopian Agriculture
In this GMF podcast, Senior Fellow Jim Kolbe interviews Khalid Bomba, CEO of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), a new agency dedicated to addressing Ethiopia’s most pressing food security issues in innovative ways. Bomba outlines how the inclusion of the Ethiopian Prime...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Hungarian Constitution Allows Government to do “Almost Anything”
In this GMF podcast, Transatlantic Academy Program Officer Nicholas Siegel interviews Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University, about the key concerns and criticisms surrounding the new Hungarian constitution.
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Lessons from Europe Inform Urban Planning Project in San Francisco
In this GMF podcast, Urban and Regional Policy Program Assistant Casey Kuklick speaks with former GMF Fellow Steve Wartheim about his research on urban planning strategies in the European cities of Torino, Amsterdam, Lyon, and Copenhagen. He outlines the potential ways to use these strategies in...
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Brzezinski: On Turkey, The Atlantic Community Must Embrace Those Who Embrace Democracy
In this podcast, GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joshua Walker speaks with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. national security advisor under President Jimmy Carter. Brzezinski discusses the major issues covered in his latest book, Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power, including…
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German Bundestag Member: Germany Made a Big Mistake in Libya
In this podcast, GMF Senior Fellow Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff interviews German Bundestag Member Hans-Ulrich Klose about the future of Europe given the ongoing economic crisis. They discuss the impact of the crisis on defense spending, how the EU’s shrinking population may impact its influence, and...
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In 8 minutes or less: Georgia, Russia, and Security in the South Caucasus
In this GMF podcast, Senior Fellow Peter Semneby discusses security in the South Caucasus with Giga Bokeria, Secretary of the National Security Council of Georgia. They look at Georgia's biggest security threat, means of resolving conflicts in the region, and the potential role of the European...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Serbia’s Candidacy is Important but Not Yet "Epoch-Making"
In this GMF podcast, Director of Communications Will Bohlen interviews Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda about Serbia’s official status as a candidate for EU membership. Vejvoda outlines the major changes Serbia has undergone to get this far in the process, the final steps to membership…
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In 8 minutes or less: Afghanistan -- Looking Toward the NATO Summit and Beyond
In this GMF podcast, the Asia Program's Amy Studdart speaks to GMF Fellow Andrew Small in Kabul about the atmosphere on the ground following the burning of the Koran by American soldiers at Bagram and the shooting of two U.S. advisors inside an Afghan ministry. They discuss implications for the...
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In 8 minutes or less: How Comprehensive are EU-China Relations?
In this GMF podcast, speaking from the Stockholm China Forum, Transatlantic Fellow Sarah Raine discusses EU-China relations with Wang Yiwei, Distinguished Professor at Tongji University where he serves as Executive Dean of the Institute of International and Public Affairs and Director of the...
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In 8 minutes or less: Why are tensions rising in the South China Sea?
In this GMF podcast recorded at Stockholm China Forum, GMF Transatlantic Fellow Sarah Raine talks with Stein D. Tønnesson, a Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), about rising tensions in the South China Sea and the role and interests of the United States and Europe in…
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In 8 minutes or less: Asia welcomes the U.S. pivot
In this GMF podcast recorded at Stockholm China Forum 10, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes speaks with Volker Stanzel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Japan and former Ambassador to China. They look at the U.S. "pivot to Asia", how this is viewed from Japan, and how...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: The United States and Europe on China – Converging or Diverging?
In this GMF podcast recorded at Stockholm China Forum 10, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes discusses European and American views on China with Steven Everts, a Member of Baroness Catherine Ashton's Cabinet in the European External Action Service. They look at issues of agreement…
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Egypt’s Stumble toward Democracy and the Fatah-Hamas Reconcilation
In this GMF Podcast, Middle East expert and former adviser to President Jimmy Carter, Dr. William Quandt, discuses the new dynamics of the Middle East, including Egypt's transition to civilian rule and the recent reconciliation agreement between rival Palestinian parties, Fatah and Hamas. Dr....
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In 8 Minutes or Less: The Politics of Pipelines
In this GMF podcast, Transatlantic Academy Fellow Stacey VanDeveer interviews Andrew Leach, assistant professor at the University of Alberta, and Steven Mufson, staff writer for the Washington Post, about the debate surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline. From what was considered more of a…
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In 8 minutes or Less: The Shale Gas Revolution
In this GMF podcast, Thomas Legge, senior program officer with the Climate and Energy Program, speaks with Transatlantic Academy Fellows Corey Johnson and Tim Boersma following recent shale gas site visits to Poland and the United States. They discuss the technological advancements in the sector...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: What Does Croatia’s EU Membership Mean for the Future of the Region?
In this GMF podcast, Director of Communications Will Bohlen interviews Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda about Croatia’s recent vote to become a member of the European Union. Vejvoda outlines Croatia’s motivations to join the EU despite the current economic crisis, and discusses the short-...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Is the U.S. Moving Closer to Military Engagement with Iran?
In this GMF podcast, Transatlantic Academy Fellow Geoffrey Kemp speaks with Program Officer Nicholas Siegel about rising tensions between the West and Iran due to the recent assassination of a nuclear scientist and encounters between Iranian and U.S. naval ships. He also outlines the influence of...
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In 8 Mintues or Less: The Future of Europe in 2012
In this GMF podcast, Senior Fellow Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff and GMF’s Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discuss the most pressing issues facing Europe in the coming year. Both outline key points to follow across the European landscape, including the upcoming French election, next steps for...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Why Major Emerging Economies are Now Key in Climate Negotiations
In part II of this podcast on the Durban Climate Change conference, GMF's Thomas Legge speaks with Nigel Purvis, climate and energy senior fellow and president of Climate Advisers based in Washington DC, about the relationship between the United States and Europe, and how the dynamics between...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Why the Durban Climate Change Conference "Exceeded Expectations"
In part I of this podcast, Thomas Legge, Senior Program Officer with GMF's Climate and Energy Program, speaks with Nigel Purvis, Climate and Energy Senior Fellow and President of Climate Advisers based in Washington DC, about the outcomes of the 17th Climate Change Conference recently concluded…
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Immigration Survey Shows U.S. Still Supports Birthright Citizenship
Following the launch of the 2011 Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Survey, Immigration and Integration Program Officer Hamutal Bernstein interviews Jason DeParle, The New York Times, and Susan Martin, Georgetown University, about highlights from the survey, including respondents perceptions of...
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EU Delegation Minister: Trade Barriers at Heart of Economic Issues Facing U.S.-EU Relationship
In this GMF podcast, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes and Hiddo Houben, minister counselor for trade at the EU Delegation in Washington, outline the major issues addressed at last week’s U.S.-EU Summit, including key barriers and next steps to improving the transatlantic economic...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Former GMF Fellow Creates First Business Incubation Center in Belgrade
In this GMF podcast, former Urban and Regional Policy Fellow Milos Kovacevic speaks with Program Assistant Casey Kuklick to explain how he was able to use experiences from his fellowship, including travel to Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, to build a successful new business center in Belgrade.
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In 8 minutes or less: Why the new IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program is the "most serious and most dangerous" yet
In this GMF podcast, Senior Transatlantic Academy Fellow Geoffrey Kemp discusses a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the concerns it raises about Iran’s nuclear program. He also addresses future implications of the report, including new sanctions and possible next...
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How Will Results of G20 Summit Influence the Financial Crisis?
In this GMF podcast, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Kati Souminen explains the results of the most recent G20 summit. She also discusses the possible expansion of funding for the IMF and how the financial crisis has impacted competition between the West and the world’s emerging economies.
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In 8 Minutes or Less: The Global Competition for Talent
In this podcast recorded at India Forum IV in Stockholm, November 11-12, GMF Senior Fellow Bruce Stokes speaks to Kapil Sharma, Senior General Manager at Tata Sons, about the global competition for talent and whether or not the United States is doing enough to attract and keep highly-skilled...
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Are Regional Climate Change Initiatives the Best Hope for U.S. Action?
In this podcast, GMF Senior Program Officer Thomas Legge speaks with Vicki Arroyo, Executive Director of Georgetown University's Climate Center, about regional climate change initiatives in the United States, and how the rise of climate scepticism affects state and national progress in this area.
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GMF podcast: What next for Afghanistan?
In this podcast, GMF senior fellow John Richardson speaks with Ms Naheed Farid, member of the Afghan parliament, about the changing role of women in the country, the future of Afghanistan's security, her hopes and fears for the 2014 elections, and the importance of continuing Western engagement.
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In 8 Minutes or Less: Why the Speed of Tunisian Elections Led to "Emotional Voting"
In this GMF podcast, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Hassan Mneimneh discusses the outcome of the first successful election of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, and what this election means for the region and movement as a whole. He also outlines how Central and Eastern Europe may be able to offer lessons...
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Tanzania Horticultural Association Leads Progress on Food Security Reforms
In this GMF Podcast, Tanzania Horticultural Association Executive Director Jacqueline Mkindi explains how the organization is using public and private partnerships to improve food security and agriculture production in Tanzania.
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Mayor of Savannah: U.S.-EU private partnerships promote sustainable growth in Georgia
In this GMF podcast, Mayor Otis Johnson of Savannah, GA discusses the “Thrive” program, which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by 15 percent by the year 2020. Mayor Johnson outlines the steps the city has taken since the program began in 2008 and what lessons American cities can learn...
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Mayor of Greenville Outlines City's New Steps Toward Sustainable Growth
In this GMF podcast, Mayor Knox White of Greenville, SC discusses the “Greening of Greenville” project, which focuses on making the city more livable and sustainable. He outlines the program's major projects including expanding park systems, retrofitting downtown office building, an electric...
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Inside Brussels: What can the EU do to become a credible actor in North Africa?
In this GMF podcast, Brussels’ Program Officer Bruno Lété speaks with Koert Debeuf, representative of the European Parliament’s Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) group in Cairo, about the recent visit of Prime Minister Erdogan and the role of the EU and United States in the...
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Mayor of Rochester Hills: EU climate and sustainability practices are decades ahead of U.S. policy
In this GMF podcast, Mayor of Rochester Hills Bryan Barnett discusses how the city is implementing new, environmentally sustainable practices in Michigan based on his experience during a study tour to industrial cities in Europe and collaboration between regional partners.
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In 8 minutes or less: How "Painful but Necessary" Policies Made Latvia an Economic Success Story
In this GMF podcast, Latvian Finance Minister Andris Vilks explains to GMF Senior Fellow Bruce Stokes how Latvia overcame the economic crisis even as most European countries continue to struggle. The Minister discusses strategies for other countries based on Latvia’s success and the impact of EU...
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In 8 minutes or less: How will new German aid reforms lead to more effective foreign assistance?
In this podcast, GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Jim Kolbe and Hans-Jürgen Beerfeltz, the State Secretary for the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, discuss the recent German aid reforms. With 19,000 staff under a single entity and strategy, Germany now has the world’s...
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Congressman Wexler: Turkish-Israeli Tensions are Detrimental to United States
In this GMF Podcast, Former Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) discusses the long term implications of the deterioration of Turkish-Israeli relationship with GMF Fellow Joshua W. Walker.
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Transatlantic Trends shows strong public support for NATO
In this GMF podcast, senior fellow for economics Bruce Stokes speaks with Jamie Shea of NATO about the recent Transatlantic Trends 2011 survey results that show continued support for NATO on both sides of the Atlantic. They also discuss European and American attitidues to security, to the...
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TT Director discusses highlights from new Transatlantic Trends survey
In this podcast, Transatlantic Trends Director Zsolt Nyiri outlines some of the key findings from the 2011 Transatlantic Trends survey with Senior Fellow Bruce Stokes. They discuss EU opinions on Obama and his international policies; shifting dynamics between the EU, United States, and Asia; a...
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