2022 Cohort of Transatlantic Media Fellows Published: 3 June 2022 Announcement After a round of strong applications, we are excited to announce our selection of Transatlantic Media Fellows for 2022.
Glimmerland Published: 10 May 2022 Dossier A satellite image-based investigation by Vertical52 reveals the extent of child labor in illegal mines in India that produce mica, a critical mineral for the tech industry. HBF DC and CSIS hosted a high-level transatlantic policy discussion on how to protect human rights in supply chains.
Glimmerland: Human rights in the mica supply chain Published: 6 May 2022 Article A satellite image-based investigation by Vertical52 reveals the extent of child labor in illegal mines in India that produce mica, a critical mineral for the tech industry. By Sabine Muscat and Lisa Tostado
Crypto on both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war Published: 8 April 2022 Article Some have labelled Russia’s war against Ukraine “the world’s first crypto war.” That might be overstating matters, but cryptocurrencies are certainly having an impact on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. By Jennifer Baker
The Inoculation — Vaccine Misinformation and Society Published: 15 March 2022 Transatlantic Media Fellowship Eva von Schaper produced two podcast episodes with her Transatlantic Media Fellowship. By Eva von Schaper
Laptop generals and bot armies: The digital front of Russia’s Ukraine war Published: 1 March 2022 Analysis Digital technology plays a key role in the armed conflict in Ukraine – as a tool for cyberattacks and digital protest, and as an accelerator for information and disinformation. By Sabine Muscat and Zora Siebert
The cookie crumbles? Belgian ruling on tracking software puts screws on ad industry Published: 28 February 2022 Interview Choice architecture. Nudging. Manipulation. Whatever you call it, asking users to consent to tracking cookies that can be used for targeted advertising is far from straightforward. On 2 February 2022, the Belgian Data Protection Authority issued a momentous ruling that could make them a thing of the past. Tech journalist Jennifer Baker speaks to renowned privacy guru Pat Walshe about the ruling and the wider implications. By Jennifer Baker
Grow the Future: Study Tour on Smart & Sustainable Mobility Published: 9 February 2022 Call for Applications Are you a young leader and interested in smart and sustainable mobility concepts? Apply to join a study tour to the United States and Canada from June 11-19, 2022. Application deadline: March 15, 2022
Towards a transatlantic approach to digital development in Africa Published: 27 January 2022 Introduction The EU and U.S. have laid out ambitious plans to promote values-based digital connectivity in Africa. The coordination of mechanisms and principles with democratic allies will be crucial for these visions to succeed. Geopolitical goals should be aligned with a development policy agenda that engages with Africa as a partner in fostering digital innovation and governance. By Sabine Muscat and Philipp Kuehl
Building blocks for a new U.S. posture on digital development – from bilateral response to multilateral coordination Published: 27 January 2022 E-Paper pdf