Section: The German Marshall Fund of the United States (USA)
Cultural Diplomacy 2.0: Citizen Diplomacy
A new form of citizen diplomacy is reshaping transatlantic relations. As national governments adapt their international diplomatic efforts to meet the new challenges of the Age of Trump, the future of transatlantic relations increasingly rests in the hands of leaders and regular citizens who step across national lines—be that in person, through...
Focusing on a Positive Future for U.S.–Turkey Relations
Photo Credit: FreshStock / Shutterstock The highly contentious relationship that has evolved between Turkey and the United States over their different approaches to the situation in Syria has led to serious questions as to whether the partnership can survive. While the points of disagreement between Turkey and the United States are real and...
How to Start a Startup
In my home country of Ukraine, corruption is the single biggest obstacle to the nation’s economic and social development. For this reason, it was life-changing for me to see how the U.S. government supports young entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem, not only in the United States but worldwide. Somehow my life and work has always kept me...
Where Does Poland Stand on the EU’s Eastern Partnership?
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are seen, at least in the security dimension, as a region with an overall unified voice. The four belong to the EU and NATO, and are recognized as high performing former communist countries. They also have typically approached the EU’s Eastern Partnership in a similar manner, with Poland as its...
Lessons from Canada on Gender Equality
The problem with gender equality these days is that we either focus on external actions or internal structures, but we rarely look at it together. For policies to be implemented and for international actors to maintain credibility, their internal actions must match their claims. While speaking publicly at an event hosted by GMF, the Government of...
The State of Ukraine-U.S.-EU Relations
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Who is Behind the Recent Cyberattacks in Ukraine?
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Deputy Speaker Oksana Syroid on Ukraine’s ties with Russia, NATO and the EU
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EU–NATO Cybersecurity and Defense Cooperation: From Common Threats to Common Solutions
Photo Credit: Mott Jordan / Shutterstock The EU and NATO are targeted by the very same vectors, notably by cybercrime syndicates, politically motivated non-state actors, and sophisticated state actors. These hostile cyber activities undermine all levels of society in EU and NATO countries, threatening civil, political, economic, and military...
Defense Innovation and the Future of Transatlantic Strategic Superiority: A British Perspective
Photo Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The Defense Innovation Initiative — also referred to as the Third Offset Strategy — was announced in November 2014, aiming to “identify and invest in innovative ways to sustain and advance U.S. military dominance for the 21st century.” To address the erosion of U.S. technological superiority and...
