Happy Holidays to all our friends, colleagues & partners!

New The Transponder Episode: Washington & Ukraine Host Samuel George speaks with Tyson Barker about the war in Ukraine, shifting U.S. support, Europe’s security challenges, and the broader geopolitical stakes shaping the transatlantic future. 🎧https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nIf0LA58hc1SHORHctHaw

Calling all college students! Happy Holidays! To kick off the new year, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new RANGE Forecasting College Tournament, starting January 26, 2026.

How does the AfD’s new youth wing help dismantle Germany’s political firewall with the far-right? Learn about Generation Germany in the latest B|Brief from @cflynnmartino.bsky.social here: bit.ly/4532R2q

Will private companies mine the Moon? Some see Helium-3, an isotope rare on Earth but abundant on the lunar surface, as the most profitable resource beyond Earth’s atmosphere because of its application in nuclear fusion & quantum sciences. 👀 our latest article: www.astro-politics.org/articles/moon

How to Fix Democracy | New Episode! In the latest episode of How to Fix Democracy, Andrew Keen speaks with @milleridriss.bsky.social — leading extremism scholar, founder of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab to explore one of democracy’s most fragile foundations: trust.

The Race for Critical Minerals: In the heart of Indonesia — the world’s largest source of nickel — a new global battle over clean-energy minerals is transforming landscapes, communities, and the geopolitics of the green transition.

Our RANGE forecasting project was on the road last week in Greece exploring the future of Europe as a power in space. www.rangeforecasting.org

This year’s bellwether elections in Romania and Moldova were impacted more than ever by voters living abroad. Check out our latest B|Brief from Zac Stoor about the need to consider the diaspora to strengthen democratic resilience in both countries: bit.ly/44bwaQ7

The 🎧Transponder is live. Episode 1 dives into the geopolitics of outer space—where national rivalry, private-sector growth, and new security risks are reshaping life on Earth.

Our latest #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on #startups and #innovation is live! Check out the Deep Dive for a clearer picture of how the #EU and #US are supporting their innovation ecosystems: transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives

Iron in the Fire: Sanae Takaichi has navigated her first challenges as Japan's PM. But with a weakened party at home & rising threats abroad, will the country's first female leader be able to maintain her position? Read Marshall Reid's latest article: www.indo-pacificnexus.org/articles/iron

Life on Mars – Dream or Political Failure? Elon Musk calls it “life insurance for humanity,” but François Buffenoir asks: Is Mars colonization really about survival—or a sign we’ve given up on Earth?

Our latest infographic shows two distinct visions of space exploration to the Moon & beyond, one led by the United States and the other led by China. The future of humanity’s presence in space will be influenced by these competing values. Learn more at astro-politics.org #space #moon

Travis Todd, Co-founder & Director of Silicon Allee, spoke with us about what defines a #startup, in which industries startups are seeing the most growth, policies to foster startup growth & what defines American & European approaches to supporting startups. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-b4...

We are pleased to announce the launch of the www.indopacificnexus.org tracking the region’s evolving dynamics and its complex linkages to the transatlantic world.

The Transatlantic Barometer is zooming in on one of today’s biggest growth engines: #startups. Our latest indicator breaks down investment trends, ecosystem strengths, and business environments across 30 countries + the EU.

On a rare rainy night in LA, an amazing audience gathered in Santa Monica for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS, followed by a wonderful conversation with Mandy Vaughn, CEO of GXO, Inc., Tom Glynn & @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social . Grateful to everyone who braved the weather & traffic to be with us!

Navigating Europe’s Space Governance As space gets busier, who decides the rules matters more than ever. In our latest ASTROPOLITICS interview, Charlie JP Bennett unpacks how regulations are evolving to meet new challenges in the final frontier. 🎧https://www.astro-politics.org/expert-interviews

Our latest #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the #Arctic is live! Check out the Deep Dive for a clearer picture of how the #EU and #US are approaching policymaking at the North Pole:https://transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/deepdive-arctic

A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics! Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!

Today marks the end of our Transatlantic Barometer spotlight week! With policy overviews, infographics, expert interviews and comparison tool, the Barometer is your resource for the most pressing issues facing the U.S., UK, Canada, EU and its members. Visit transatlanticbarometer.org to learn more.

Expert interviews are invaluable additions to all Barometer topics, and gives insights into the current state of affairs. Check out our full Barometer Expert Interview Series, starting with our Transatlantic Migration interview with Dr. Andrew Selee: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0V-...

ASTROPOLITICS lands in California! Join us for the Los Angeles premiere on November 20. Following the screening, don’t miss a live conversation with director Tom Glynn &special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO & Founder of GXO, Inc., as they dive into the future of space. Free tickets :https://bit.ly/4oCDSub

Great screening of Astropolitics in Berlin yesterday! Thanks to Julianna Suess for sharing expertise and insights, our @bertelsmannst.bsky.social colleagues for their support, and our curious audience. Next stop: Vienna!

Infographics bring Barometer data to life! Use our infographics feature to see how 30 countries & the EU perform in key policy areas, including the surpluses & deficits of transatlantic trade. Check out the trade indicator & all our infographics here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/transa...

Season 4 | Leadership in Action opens with Marwan Muasher former Jordanian Foreign Minister & Jordan’s first Ambassador to Israel. Presented in collaboration with Aspen Ministers Forum @aspeninstitute.bsky.social the series spotlights global leaders reflecting on defining moments in their careers.

The Barometer’s Compare feature allows user to directly match up two countries’ policy positions across topics. As the AI race heats up on both sides of the Atlantic, check out our Artificial Intelligence indicator to learn more about how transatlantic countries stack up: shorturl.at/2GYjM

The Transatlantic Barometer has a new look! Enjoy the same reliable content, with new features and an easy-to-use layout. Each day this week we will be highlighting a different key indicator on the site: today is Elections and Voter Turnout. Learn more at transatlanticbarometer.org

The commercial space sector isn’t just supporting government missions anymore — it’s driving innovation and setting the pace. But as private players lead the way, big questions arise about industry-government relations, global competition, and sustainable growth.

🎧 New #HowToFixDemocracy episode: Andrew Keen talks with historian & technologist Derek Leebaert on trust in democracy in the age of AI. From FDR to responsible AI, why transparency & accountability are key to restoring confidence. 🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...

Discover our special #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the Dutch parliamentary election. Learn more about the results and what they mean for the Netherlands and beyond. transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/d...

Thank you to FIDE & everyone who joined our discussion on Lessons from Practitioners: What We’re Learning About Citizens’ Assemblies in America! More U.S. cities are exploring this democratic tool to boost inclusion, accountability & trust in governance. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-tR...

Just 30% of Germans aged 12-18 support a return to mandatory military service. Find out what Germany’s youth thinks about the future of foreign and security policy in the latest B|Brief from @cflynnmartino.bsky.social , based on a new study from the Liz Mohn Foundation: bit.ly/47uY8qI

Golden Dome – Fantasy Strategy, Real Stakes? Read the latest article of our Astropolitics series by @bleddb.bsky.social www.astro-politics.org/articles/gol...

In December 2024, we asked our RANGE crowd to weigh in on the future of Starlink's satellite constellation. After more than 100 forecasts, the results are clear: 86% believe that the constellation will contain between 8,000 & 10,000 by the end of 2025. Go to rangeforecasting.org to learn more.

High school exchanges can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, so we asked students who have done a GAPP exchange to Germany to share their tips, tricks and packing lists. To learn more, visit Goethe.de/gapp. Applications open November 1! @gappexchanges.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Ap...

Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...

We are excited to announce a special #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the Irish presidential election. Check out the Deep Dive for more information on the race and its consequences: transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/d...

Are you a high school German teacher looking to take your students to Germany? GAPP may be the program for you! Check out some FAQs from veteran GAPP teachers, and visit goethe.de/gapp to learn more. Applications open November 1! l @gappexchanges.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=noAf...

Great event yesterday on U.S.-German trade relations, co-hosted with the Representative of German Industry and Trade. Dr. Christoph Schemionek of RGIT and Kate Kalutkiewicz of McLarty Associates discussed tariffs' impact on trade and investment, and signs of optimism in transatlantic trade policy.

Annika Hedberg from the European Policy Center on emissions, energy affordability, and global partnerships in this month’s Transatlantic Barometer expert interview. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ROB...

Reason to celebrate! 🏆 Lithium Rising just won Best U.S. Documentary at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! Grateful to the festival and everyone who helped bring this story about critical minerals and communities to life.

Interesting and timely discussion on NATO, Baltic and transatlantic security. Many thanks to our partners at @gssc-lt.bsky.social for cohosting! For more information about the U.S.-Lithuanian relationship, visit transatlanticperiscope.org/relationship...

🚀 November 4 @5:30pm ASTROPOLITICS screens at Delphi Lux in Berlin — a 63-minute journey from the Cold War’s space race to today’s crowded cosmos. Can space become a domain of cooperation, or will history repeat itself? free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L

The #TransatlanticBarometer explores #energy and #emissions in our newest thematic indicator. Check out key figures in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions for each of its 30 featured countries and the European Union here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/energy-and-e...

The next #space race is for internet coverage. Starlink already has 8,000+ satellites. China’s Qianfan plans 15,000 by 2030—but can it get there without reusable rockets? Check out www.astro-politics.org for more on the #geopolitics of space!

What an inspiring evening at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social ! Another great screening of Astropolitics is in the books — thank you to Angel Abbud-Madrid, Sandra Whitcomb, and Debak Das for taking part in a fascinating discussion & to the team at the Korbel School for being such gracious hosts.

Thanks to the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social for hosting our largest RANGE forecasting exercise yet! Over the course of three hours, over 100 students from a variety of programs delved deep into the future of international responses to climate change.

Space meets geopolitics—tonight in Denver! Join the screening of ASTROPOLITICS at 5 PM - University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Explore the forces shaping the future of space and international affairs. Free event, registration: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...