The Europe Desk

Steven Egan, a final-year doctoral researcher at Queen's University Belfast and a Program Associate at the Washington Ireland Program, joined us to explain the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly elections, make the case for a new U.S. Special Envoy, and discuss the importance of youth engagement in northern politics.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and Eur...

This episode celebrates our 100th episode milestone. We pulled our favorite clips from both current and past TED volunteers, which are ordered by release date. The clips cover everything from the EU as a geopolitical actor, strategic autonomy, and region-specific issues. We hope that you enjoy this special compilation of clips, and we look forward to working on our next 100 episodes. Thank you for...

Célia Belin, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe, sat down with us to discuss the results of the French presidential election. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatl...

Dr. Kenneth Joh, Adjunct Lecturer for the Urban and Regional Planning program at Georgetown University, sat down with us to discuss differences in transportation systems between the U.S. and Europe. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues faci...

Teresa Eder and Jason Moyer sat down with us to discuss the EU's current role in the discussion of great power comeptition. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Link to "The European Union's...

Dr. Thomas Zimmer sat down with us to discuss the struggle of liberal democracy in both the European Union and the United States. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and...

Dr. Mohammed Chahim, rapporteur for the CBAM and Member of the European Parliament for the Dutch Social Democrats, sat down with us to discuss the carbon border adjustment mechanism. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Georgetown SFS Energy Club and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington, DC. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Stu...

Alain Lefebvre sat down with us in this bonus episode to discuss his new book, Macron Unveiled: The Prototype For a New Generation of Leaders. --- The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music b...

Andrew Hyde, Marla Keenan, and Alex Hopkins sat down with us to discuss NATO's policy towards the protection of civilians in armed conflict. "The Protection of Civilians within Collective Defense," by Andrew Atkinson: https://www.stimson.org/2021/the-protection-of-civilians-within-collective-defense/ "A Political and Diplomatic Case for Protection of Civilians at NATO," by Andrew Hyde: https://www...

Heli Hautala, Visiting and Adjunct Fellow for the Transatlantic Security Program at CNAS and Finnish career diplomat, spoke with us about the potential for Finnish and Swedish NATO membership amidst the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on th...

Ms. Anna Iasmi Vallianatou, Academy Associate for the Europe Programme at Chatham House, sat down with us to discuss the current state of EU asylum policy and how it has applied to Afghan asylum-seekers over the past six months. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on...

Steven Keil and Liana Fix joined us to discuss German-Russian relations and the evolution of Ostpolitk amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today....

Mr. Kenneth Høegh, Head of Representation at the Greenland Representation in Washington, D.C., sat down with us to discuss Greenland's role in global affairs. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations to...

Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, sat down with us to discuss the origins and implications of the ongoing crisis provoked by Russia's military buildup near its border with Ukraien. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D...

Dr. Stefan Auer joined us to discuss how the rule of law debate between Poland and the European Court of Justice has reopened old questions about legal supremacy. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relation...

Célia Belin, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe, sat down with us to discuss France's upcoming political whirlwind, including the national presidential election in April and the French EU presidency beginning in January.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It...

In this live-recorded episode for members of European Horizons at Georgetown, Ambassador Kenneth Yalowitz sat down with us to discuss frozen conflicts in the post-Soviet space. European Horizons empowers the youth to foster a stronger transatlantic bond and a more united Europe—cornerstones of a future underpinned by democracy, equality, and freedom. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Cente...

Dr. Anna von der Goltz joined us to discuss her new book, The Other '68ers: Student Protest and Christian Democracy in West Germany. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today.  Music by Sam Kyzivat...

In this episode, we sat down with Javier Niño Pérez, Director/Deputy Management Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service, and Cristina Lobillo Borrero, Director of Energy Policy at DG ENER of the European Commission, for our first in-person event and interview since the onset of the pandemic. We discuss policy and diplomatic priorities for EU-Latin American relations and e...

Guy Verhofstadt, former Prime Minister of Belgium and the European Parliament's chair for the Conference on the Future of Europe, sat down with us to discuss how the European Union can reform itself to increase its resilience to future crises as well as its democratic legitimacy in the eyes of citizens.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown...

Dr. Anne Marie Brady, Program Officer and Fellow at GMF Cities, sat down with us to discuss how cities have and can better promote social sustainability on both sides of the Atlantic. In the episode, we take a deep dive into city-level responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the role of civic engagement, and look into the "Vibrant Neighborhoods Forum." The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW...

Dr. Andreas Schwab is a Member of the European Parliament and of the German CDU. He is also the rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In this episode, we delve into the DMA and its impact on regulating competition in the digital space. In partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington, DC. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studi...

Dr. Niko Switek joined us to discuss the outcomes of Germany's recent elections on September 26, 2021, and what the country can expect as it transitions to a post-Angela Merkel political environment. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues fac...

Dr. Lenka Buštíková joined us for this bonus episode to discuss her new book, Extreme Reactions: Radical Right Mobilization in Eastern Europe. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today.  Music by S...

Max Bergmann, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joined us to talk about the current state of the European Union's defense efforts. In this episode, we discuss the shifting U.S. approach to EU defense initiatives, the relationship between the EU and NATO, and the future of European strategic autonomy. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies...