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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!
“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:
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
We encourage universities, faculty, and student organizations to share this opportunity and get involved. For more information on the tournament:https://bit.ly/4qboMfY
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
We encourage universities, faculty, and student organizations to share this opportunity and get involved. For more information on the tournament:https://bit.ly/4qboMfY
As Indonesia solidifies its role as the world’s top nickel producer — much of it driven by Chinese investment — urgent questions emerge: Who benefits?
Watch the film here: www.bfnadocs.org/nickel-land
Watch the film here: www.bfnadocs.org/nickel-land
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As Indonesia solidifies its role as the world’s top nickel producer — much of it driven by Chinese investment — urgent questions emerge: Who benefits?
Watch the film here: www.bfnadocs.org/nickel-land
Watch the film here: www.bfnadocs.org/nickel-land
Grateful to our colleagues @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social at the @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for facilitating this workshop with us, and special thanks to @elenalaz.bsky.social , Athina Fatsea and Dimitrios Kollias for the wonderful event and warm Greek hospitality!
December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Grateful to our colleagues @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social at the @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for facilitating this workshop with us, and special thanks to @elenalaz.bsky.social , Athina Fatsea and Dimitrios Kollias for the wonderful event and warm Greek hospitality!
Host Samuel George speaks with @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social about China’s rise, SpaceX’s influence, the crowded low-Earth orbit, and what history teaches us about governance in the final frontier.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/56n4owH...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/56n4owH...
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Host Samuel George speaks with @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social about China’s rise, SpaceX’s influence, the crowded low-Earth orbit, and what history teaches us about governance in the final frontier.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/56n4owH...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/56n4owH...
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
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
Powered by fresh data from StartupBlink, Dealroom, CB Insights, and national sources, this month’s indicator offers a clear snapshot of the transatlantic startup landscape. Check it out:https://www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/startups
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Powered by fresh data from StartupBlink, Dealroom, CB Insights, and national sources, this month’s indicator offers a clear snapshot of the transatlantic startup landscape. Check it out:https://www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/startups
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!
Navigating Europe’s Space Governance
As space gets busier, who decides the rules matters more than ever. In our latest ASTROPOLITICS interview, Charlie JP Bennett unpacks how regulations are evolving to meet new challenges in the final frontier. 🎧https://www.astro-politics.org/expert-interviews
As space gets busier, who decides the rules matters more than ever. In our latest ASTROPOLITICS interview, Charlie JP Bennett unpacks how regulations are evolving to meet new challenges in the final frontier. 🎧https://www.astro-politics.org/expert-interviews
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Navigating Europe’s Space Governance
As space gets busier, who decides the rules matters more than ever. In our latest ASTROPOLITICS interview, Charlie JP Bennett unpacks how regulations are evolving to meet new challenges in the final frontier. 🎧https://www.astro-politics.org/expert-interviews
As space gets busier, who decides the rules matters more than ever. In our latest ASTROPOLITICS interview, Charlie JP Bennett unpacks how regulations are evolving to meet new challenges in the final frontier. 🎧https://www.astro-politics.org/expert-interviews
Our latest #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the #Arctic is live! Check out the Deep Dive for a clearer picture of how the #EU and #US are approaching policymaking at the North Pole:https://transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/deepdive-arctic
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our latest #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the #Arctic is live! Check out the Deep Dive for a clearer picture of how the #EU and #US are approaching policymaking at the North Pole:https://transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/deepdive-arctic
A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
Today marks the end of our Transatlantic Barometer spotlight week! With policy overviews, infographics, expert interviews and comparison tool, the Barometer is your resource for the most pressing issues facing the U.S., UK, Canada, EU and its members. Visit transatlanticbarometer.org to learn more.
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today marks the end of our Transatlantic Barometer spotlight week! With policy overviews, infographics, expert interviews and comparison tool, the Barometer is your resource for the most pressing issues facing the U.S., UK, Canada, EU and its members. Visit transatlanticbarometer.org to learn more.
ASTROPOLITICS lands in California! Join us for the Los Angeles premiere on November 20. Following the screening, don’t miss a live conversation with director Tom Glynn &special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO & Founder of GXO, Inc., as they dive into the future of space. Free tickets :https://bit.ly/4oCDSub
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
ASTROPOLITICS lands in California! Join us for the Los Angeles premiere on November 20. Following the screening, don’t miss a live conversation with director Tom Glynn &special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO & Founder of GXO, Inc., as they dive into the future of space. Free tickets :https://bit.ly/4oCDSub
Great screening of Astropolitics in Berlin yesterday! Thanks to Julianna Suess for sharing expertise and insights, our @bertelsmannst.bsky.social colleagues for their support, and our curious audience. Next stop: Vienna!
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Great screening of Astropolitics in Berlin yesterday! Thanks to Julianna Suess for sharing expertise and insights, our @bertelsmannst.bsky.social colleagues for their support, and our curious audience. Next stop: Vienna!
Infographics bring Barometer data to life! Use our infographics feature to see how 30 countries & the EU perform in key policy areas, including the surpluses & deficits of transatlantic trade. Check out the trade indicator & all our infographics here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/transa...
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Infographics bring Barometer data to life! Use our infographics feature to see how 30 countries & the EU perform in key policy areas, including the surpluses & deficits of transatlantic trade. Check out the trade indicator & all our infographics here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/transa...
The Barometer’s Compare feature allows user to directly match up two countries’ policy positions across topics. As the AI race heats up on both sides of the Atlantic, check out our Artificial Intelligence indicator to learn more about how transatlantic countries stack up: shorturl.at/2GYjM
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Barometer’s Compare feature allows user to directly match up two countries’ policy positions across topics. As the AI race heats up on both sides of the Atlantic, check out our Artificial Intelligence indicator to learn more about how transatlantic countries stack up: shorturl.at/2GYjM
The Transatlantic Barometer has a new look! Enjoy the same reliable content, with new features and an easy-to-use layout. Each day this week we will be highlighting a different key indicator on the site: today is Elections and Voter Turnout. Learn more at transatlanticbarometer.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Transatlantic Barometer has a new look! Enjoy the same reliable content, with new features and an easy-to-use layout. Each day this week we will be highlighting a different key indicator on the site: today is Elections and Voter Turnout. Learn more at transatlanticbarometer.org
🎧 New #HowToFixDemocracy episode: Andrew Keen talks with historian & technologist Derek Leebaert on trust in democracy in the age of AI. From FDR to responsible AI, why transparency & accountability are key to restoring confidence.
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🎧 New #HowToFixDemocracy episode: Andrew Keen talks with historian & technologist Derek Leebaert on trust in democracy in the age of AI. From FDR to responsible AI, why transparency & accountability are key to restoring confidence.
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...