2025 Cohort of Transatlantic Media Fellows Published: 22 May 2025 Announcement We are excited to announce our selection of Transatlantic Media Fellows for 2025!
Transatlantic Media Fellow Daniel Plafker Helps Uncover Irregularities in Kenyan Carbon Credit Project Published: 26 February 2025 Media Fellowship 2024 Transatlantic Media Fellow Daniel Plafker's reporting receives international attention Daniel Plafker
Pace of war shortens EU-based training for Ukrainian troops Published: 10 December 2024 Media Fellowship Instruction has been pared to the basics in everything from combined arms to officer training. Sam Skove
Investors once again asked to buy into Ukrainian renewable energy Published: 1 November 2024 Media Fellowship Ukraine is holding pilot renewable energy auctions on Thursday (31 October) to attract investments in decentralized power generation, but high debt and a lack of trust in state payments are threatening any fast build-out. Marilen Martin
European Defense Cooperation: Failure to Launch Published: 14 December 2023 Media Fellowship With US support waning, European nations could be much more in a bind to step up and provide streamlined military aid for Ukraine in 2024. While the war in Ukraine lead to replenished national defense budgets, different interests and agendas so far have prevented substantial European collaboration. Jordan Michael Smith
FTC, Justice Take on Digital Giants as Congress Dawdles Published: 3 October 2023 Media Fellowship Suits against Google, Amazon rely on court proceedings in the absence of antitrust legislation for the digital age Gopal Ratnam
Data Privacy Law Seen as Needed Precursor to AI Regulation Published: 3 October 2023 Media Fellowship The US effort lags Europe in the transparency of companies’ personal data use Gopal Ratnam
As US debates, EU begins to audit AI Published: 3 October 2023 Media Fellowship Fines, potential court action for violators possible under Europe's model Gopal Ratnam
Threats Like AI-Aided Bioweapons Confound Policymakers Published: 3 October 2023 Media Fellowship The US is looking at how to prevent systemic dangers from the emerging technology Gopal Ratnam
Europe’s Approach to Regulate AI Seen as Too Hasty for US Published: 11 September 2023 Media Fellowship The EU’s draft law on AI regulation leaves key questions unanswered, US policymakers say. Gopal Ratnam
EU action on data-sharing for smart devices raises concerns Published: 18 July 2023 Media Fellowship Trade groups and legal experts seek clarity on whether transferring data would hurt trade secrets or collide with privacy rules Gopal Ratnam
The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Arctic Council Published: 23 June 2023 Media Fellowship Brett Simpson went to Norway to report on the Arctic Council - and how it's faring without Russian participation. With vital science on the line, what will it look like in the future? Brett Simpson
Choosing to stay in Poland to wait out the war Published: 31 January 2023 Media Fellowship Poland has welcomed fleeing Ukrainians. But a cold winter, rising inflation, and minimal financial support from the government could strain the system. Cristina Maza
North Carolina Trees Are Feeding Europe’s ‘Clean Energy’ Revolution Published: 27 January 2023 Media Fellowship Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow. Melba Newsome
In Poland, refugees confront tough choices as the school year starts Published: 24 January 2023 Media Fellowship “Everyone is traumatized,” one teacher told National Journal after students returned to the classroom this fall. Cristina Maza
An activist from eastern Ukraine reveals how Russia’s violence shaped her life Published: 23 January 2023 Media Fellowship “You cannot take democracy for granted,” Maria Kurinna tells National Journal in Warsaw. Cristina Maza
A small town with a storied history welcomes refugees Published: 23 January 2023 Media Fellowship A Polish town home to just 200 people has taken in around 100 Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country, providing a haven for those escaping the attack by a violent, oppressive regime. Cristina Maza
On the border, war leads to reconciliation Published: 20 January 2023 Media Fellowship Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is transforming the once-strained relationship between Poles and Ukrainians. Cristina Maza
Poland Poses The Next Test For Global Democracy — Along The World’s Most Dangerous Border Published: 19 January 2023 Media Fellowship An election this fall will determine whether the crucial U.S. ally remains democratic or slides into autocracy, risking instability and more chaos in Europe. Akbar Shahid Ahmed
Tiny Lithuania Could Change How The World Handles China Published: 19 January 2023 Media Fellowship For a full year, China has subjected Lithuania to unprecedented pressure for refusing to toe Beijing's line on issues like Taiwan. With U.S. help, Lithuania is resisting — and offering a model. Akbar Shahid Ahmed