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Stability or succession?
New range forecasting question:
Will Ali Khamenei remain Supreme Leader of Iran as of June 30, 2026?
What assumptions are you making—and what would actually change your view? Submit your forecast: www.rangeforecasting.org
#Forecasting #Geopolitics #Iran
New range forecasting question:
Will Ali Khamenei remain Supreme Leader of Iran as of June 30, 2026?
What assumptions are you making—and what would actually change your view? Submit your forecast: www.rangeforecasting.org
#Forecasting #Geopolitics #Iran
January 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Stability or succession?
New range forecasting question:
Will Ali Khamenei remain Supreme Leader of Iran as of June 30, 2026?
What assumptions are you making—and what would actually change your view? Submit your forecast: www.rangeforecasting.org
#Forecasting #Geopolitics #Iran
New range forecasting question:
Will Ali Khamenei remain Supreme Leader of Iran as of June 30, 2026?
What assumptions are you making—and what would actually change your view? Submit your forecast: www.rangeforecasting.org
#Forecasting #Geopolitics #Iran
New RANGE forecast: Will the U.S. have 1,000+ active-duty troops stationed in Greenland by June 30, 2026?
With U.S. rhetoric around owning Greenland—including talk of purchase and not ruling out military options—how likely is a major shift in U.S. Arctic force posture? Submit your forecast!
With U.S. rhetoric around owning Greenland—including talk of purchase and not ruling out military options—how likely is a major shift in U.S. Arctic force posture? Submit your forecast!
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
New RANGE forecast: Will the U.S. have 1,000+ active-duty troops stationed in Greenland by June 30, 2026?
With U.S. rhetoric around owning Greenland—including talk of purchase and not ruling out military options—how likely is a major shift in U.S. Arctic force posture? Submit your forecast!
With U.S. rhetoric around owning Greenland—including talk of purchase and not ruling out military options—how likely is a major shift in U.S. Arctic force posture? Submit your forecast!
Ugandans head to the polls today, as opposition leader Bobi Wine challenges long-time president Yoweri Museveni. As the country faces a pivotal moment, Bobi Wine's story offers important context on the stakes of today’s election. Watch his story here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21LvodY2NK4
Bobi Wine: A Dream of Democracy
YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation
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January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Ugandans head to the polls today, as opposition leader Bobi Wine challenges long-time president Yoweri Museveni. As the country faces a pivotal moment, Bobi Wine's story offers important context on the stakes of today’s election. Watch his story here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21LvodY2NK4
“Even with war raging on its doorstep, Europe can’t afford to ignore developments in the Indo-Pacific." To explain why, here’s Benedetta Girardi from @hcss.bsky.social in episode 1 of the Indo-Pacific In Focus:
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“Even with war raging on its doorstep, Europe can’t afford to ignore developments in the Indo-Pacific." To explain why, here’s Benedetta Girardi from @hcss.bsky.social in episode 1 of the Indo-Pacific In Focus:
After nearly 250 years of U.S.-Maltese friendship, we are thrilled to add the U.S.-Malta module to the Transatlantic Periscope. In partnership with the University of Malta, the module offers curated expert commentary on the latest bilateral developments. Learn more at shorturl.at/Al93d
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
After nearly 250 years of U.S.-Maltese friendship, we are thrilled to add the U.S.-Malta module to the Transatlantic Periscope. In partnership with the University of Malta, the module offers curated expert commentary on the latest bilateral developments. Learn more at shorturl.at/Al93d
“Despite its distance, the Indo-Pacific is increasingly crucial for the futures of both the U.S. and Europe." In the inaugural episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, Shihoko Goto @gotoindopacific.bsky.social explains why:
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
“Despite its distance, the Indo-Pacific is increasingly crucial for the futures of both the U.S. and Europe." In the inaugural episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, Shihoko Goto @gotoindopacific.bsky.social explains why:
Applications Are Open: 2026 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship! Ready to shape the future of transatlantic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific? The 2026 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship invites professionals from the public and private sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia to apply.
January 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Applications Are Open: 2026 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship! Ready to shape the future of transatlantic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific? The 2026 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship invites professionals from the public and private sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia to apply.
Happy Holidays to all our friends, colleagues & partners!
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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
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.
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.
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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.
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
Generation Germany | Politics & Society
Before the sun rose on the western German city of Giessen on November 29, individuals were lining the streets armed with signs reading “New Name, Same Fascists” and “No Tolerance for Intolerance.”
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December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
Helium-3 and the Commercial Push to Mine Space — ASTROPOLITICS
Explore the U.S.-China race to mine Helium-3 on the Moon, a rare isotope with the potential to revolutionize fusion energy and quantum computing. This article examines the technological, economic, and...
www.astro-politics.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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.
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.
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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.
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.
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
Democracy at a Distance | Politics & Society
The kingmakers of this year’s Romanian and Moldovan elections were not in Bucharest and Chisinau but lined up at consulates worldwide.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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.
Episode 1 dives into the geopolitics of outer space—where national rivalry, private-sector growth, and new security risks are reshaping life on Earth.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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.
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
December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
Japan’s Iron Lady: Sanae Takaichi Takes the Helm Amid Political Turmoil — INDO - PACIFIC NEXUS
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, starts her historic tenure navigating a fragile government, rising nationalism, and high-stakes diplomacy with the U.S. and Europe.
www.indo-pacificnexus.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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?
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?
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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?
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
#space #moon
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-b4...
Travis Todd on Startups | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Ep. 16
YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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.
INDO - PACIFIC NEXUS | Why the Indo-Pacific Matters for the U.S. and Europe
Discover how the Indo-Pacific influences U.S. and European interests. The Bertelsmann Foundation’s Indo-Pacific microsite offers analysis, podcasts, and multimedia on the region’s global impact and tr...
www.indo-pacificnexus.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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.
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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!
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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!