Trump Meets Putin at G-20 While Ukrainian Sailors Remain Jailed Transatlantic Media Fellowship The U.S. president drew a red line when 24 Ukrainians were seized last year. Now his sit-down with the Russian president is back on. By Amy Mackinnon
In Georgia’s Parliament, One Russian Too Many Transatlantic Media Fellowship Following violent unrest, the speaker of the Georgian Parliament steps down after a Russian lawmaker sat in his chair. By Amy Mackinnon
Kennan Cable No. 29: U.S. Sanctions Law and Western Coordination on Russia Policy Article In July 2017, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed additional sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea. What was the response from Russia and Germany? How are U.S. lawmakers addressing European concerns? By Dominik Tolksdorf
Trump’s foreign policy – Key areas for transatlantic partners to watch closely European policymakers were astonished by Trump’s recent remarks on NATO and the EU in an interview with Bild and The Times. Europe should be prepared for pivotal changes in U.S. foreign policy and transatlantic relations. By Dominik Tolksdorf
In Ukraine, Cautious Optimism Prevails Despite frustration over the pace of reform, many Ukrainians remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s direction. The new government would be well-advised to take advantage of this resolve, and leverage it to usher in a more democratic system. By Dominik Tolksdorf
This Is Not the Orange Revolution Invoking Yogi Berra’s overused quote may seem cliché, but for Kyiv watchers, it seems a bit like “déjà vu all over again.” GMF's Steven Keil reports from the #boell2Ukraine Tour. By Steven Keil
One Year After Minsk II – Reviewing Options of Countering Russian Disinformation Efforts The migrant crisis and the subsequent political turmoil have banished from our minds a conflict that has been fairly present in Europe for the past two years: the war in Eastern Ukraine. By Mirko Moser-Abt
