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‘A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership’ Launched in Europe February 22, 2012 / Brussels

The report of the Transatlantic Taskforce on Trade and Investment A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership was launched in Europe through a series of events in Paris (February 14), Brussels (February 15), and Berlin (February 17).

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China’s Veto on Syrian Resolution Shows Distrust of Arab Spring February 22, 2012

"One reason behind China's veto of the UN resolution on Syria was to make an anti-Libya statement."

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In 8 minutes or less: Why are tensions rising in the South China Sea?

"The rise of Chinese naval power in the region is a concern to both neighboring countries and the United States."

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Bundestag Breakfast Discussion: “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia” January 24, 2012 / Berlin, Germany


On January 19, the German Marshall Fund in Berlin organized a breakfast discussion at the German Bundestag on “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia”. Aaron Friedberg, Princeton University Professor of Politics and International Affairs and Non-Resident Senior Fellow with GMF, briefed senior members of the German Bundestag and representatives of local embassies on current U.S. policy in Asia, notably towards China. Participants debated how to coordinate transatlantic interests in the region and how the relationship with China could be shaped more strategically in the future. Sarah Raine, Transatlantic Fellow in GMF’s Asia program, moderated the discussion.