The Zeitgeist

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Transatlantic Relations and the Evolving View of China

Posted January 24, 201900:32:24

China has represented opportunity—both geopolitical and economic—since its dramatic openings in the 1970s. There are, of course, the opportunities...

One of the Largest Deals Ever Made: Talking Trump, China, and Trade

Posted December 13, 201800:30:03

On December 1, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met during the G-20 summit in Argentina and agreed, it seems, to put the economic disputes...

Burdensharing within NATO: Do more, spend more?

Posted November 29, 201800:53:43

No relationship is without its difficulties and disagreements, not even between societies as close as the U.S. and Europe.  For almost as long as NATO...

Talking Transatlantic Trade: Will the truce hold?

Posted October 29, 201800:24:12

Trade is a top issue in the transatlantic relationship. Since he took office, President Trump has been focused on the U.S. trade deficit and economic...