Atlantisches Forum Online: NATO and Transatlantic Relations

Are NATO and transatlantic relations back on track after the Trumpian intermezzo? What are the long-lasting effects of the 45th US president’s “America First” doctrine, which had fueled mistrust among transatlantic allies in the last four years? Can President Biden succeed in restoring the traditional leadership role of the US, despite ongoing domestic crises and a polarized electorate? Is Europe ready to act as a “partner in leadership” and cooperate with the Biden administration in view of several international crises and challenges, for example in the Middle East, regarding Russia and China, and in the area of arms control?

The Atlantic Forum will discuss these and related questions on NATO and the relationship between the US and Europe. The online panel features international experts to take the pulse on the transatlantic alliance and we are looking forward to questions and comments from the audience.

DAAD Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC and Research Fellow in the Global Europe Centre at the University of Kent. Her research and teaching broadly cover international organizations, global governance, international security, and European studies.

is postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Political Science, Justus Liebig University Giessen, and project leader at the Parliamentary Deployment Votes Database (www.deploymentvotewatch.eu). His research focuses on the party politics of foreign policy, military interventions, and treaty ratifications. In his new book "The North-Atlantic Treaty Organization. Challenges for and Perspectives on Collective Defense and Security in the 21st Century", he discusses the structures, policies, and challenges of NATO in the 21st century.

is Adjunct Professor in the School of International Relations at IE University since 2013. He is also Visiting Professor in the “Global Economy and Social Affair Master” (GESAM) co-organized by the University of Venice “Ca’ Foscari” and the International Labour Organization (ILO). His research focuses on international security issues, with a special interest in US foreign policy and NATO. His new edited book "NATO and Transatlantic Relations in the 21st Century" explores the evolution and future relevance of NATO from the perspective of the member-states.

is Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) in International Relations at the Technical University Kaiserslautern. His research focuses on US foreign policy and transatlantic relations, including Germany’s role in international affairs.