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Thanks to Stephanie Rutten, Geraldine Wambersie, and the team at AmCham Belgium for hosting an outstanding RANGE forecasting decomposition workshop with business leaders in Brussels, focused on Belgian economic resilience within a volatile transatlantic ecosystem.
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Thanks to Stephanie Rutten, Geraldine Wambersie, and the team at AmCham Belgium for hosting an outstanding RANGE forecasting decomposition workshop with business leaders in Brussels, focused on Belgian economic resilience within a volatile transatlantic ecosystem.
New question in the 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament: Will the current ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia still be in effect by March 31, 2026? Go to: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
New question in the 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament: Will the current ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia still be in effect by March 31, 2026? Go to: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
In Munich for #MSC2026? Join us for a screening of Astropolitics on Sat, Feb 14 | 7:30 pm | Amerikahaus.
Followed by a discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on competition, innovation & governance in #space. Registration:https://eveeno.com/280134088
Followed by a discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on competition, innovation & governance in #space. Registration:https://eveeno.com/280134088
February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council of the EU. Check out the new #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive for more information on Nicosia’s vision for the EU for the next six months:https://transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/deepdive-cypriot-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union
February 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council of the EU. Check out the new #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive for more information on Nicosia’s vision for the EU for the next six months:https://transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/deepdive-cypriot-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union
Witnessing Atrocities from Space – Turning Satellite Imagery into Legal Evidence
In this latest article Bertelsmann Fellow Sam Arne Whalley explores how space-based remote sensing has become indispensable for conflict monitoring & accountability. www.astro-politics.org/articles/wit...
In this latest article Bertelsmann Fellow Sam Arne Whalley explores how space-based remote sensing has become indispensable for conflict monitoring & accountability. www.astro-politics.org/articles/wit...
— ASTROPOLITICS
Witnessing Atrocities from Space by Sam Arne Whalley Fras
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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Witnessing Atrocities from Space – Turning Satellite Imagery into Legal Evidence
In this latest article Bertelsmann Fellow Sam Arne Whalley explores how space-based remote sensing has become indispensable for conflict monitoring & accountability. www.astro-politics.org/articles/wit...
In this latest article Bertelsmann Fellow Sam Arne Whalley explores how space-based remote sensing has become indispensable for conflict monitoring & accountability. www.astro-politics.org/articles/wit...
Now streaming 🎬 White Gold: The Lithium of the Andes
The clean-energy transition depends on lithium but its impacts are felt far from climate summits.
The clean-energy transition depends on lithium but its impacts are felt far from climate summits.
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Now streaming 🎬 White Gold: The Lithium of the Andes
The clean-energy transition depends on lithium but its impacts are felt far from climate summits.
The clean-energy transition depends on lithium but its impacts are felt far from climate summits.
The Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance increasingly extends far beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In the newest episode of Indo-Pacific In Focus, Clayton Swope, Namrata Goswami & Marco Aliberti explore the region’s expanding role in space, from security & governance to competition & cooperation in orbit.
February 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance increasingly extends far beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In the newest episode of Indo-Pacific In Focus, Clayton Swope, Namrata Goswami & Marco Aliberti explore the region’s expanding role in space, from security & governance to competition & cooperation in orbit.
The second question in this year's RANGE college forecasting tournament is live! Make sure to make your voice heard: Will U.S. tariffs on imports from South Korea, Japan or Taiwan meet or exceed 20% by March 31, 2026? Submit your forecast here: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
February 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The second question in this year's RANGE college forecasting tournament is live! Make sure to make your voice heard: Will U.S. tariffs on imports from South Korea, Japan or Taiwan meet or exceed 20% by March 31, 2026? Submit your forecast here: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
After years of deadlock, the EU & India have finally clinched a massive free trade agreement. In “The Long and Winding Road,” Marshall Reid explains why the deal matters, how Trump-era trade politics accelerated it & what it could mean for global trade. www.indo-pacificnexus.org/articles/long
— INDO - PACIFIC NEXUS
The Long and Winding Road: The EU and India Forge an FTA
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January 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
After years of deadlock, the EU & India have finally clinched a massive free trade agreement. In “The Long and Winding Road,” Marshall Reid explains why the deal matters, how Trump-era trade politics accelerated it & what it could mean for global trade. www.indo-pacificnexus.org/articles/long
The 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament kicks off with the Indo-Pacific. Our first question is out:
Will Sanae Takaichi participate in an official visit to the People’s Republic of China by March 31, 2026?
Will Sanae Takaichi participate in an official visit to the People’s Republic of China by March 31, 2026?
January 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament kicks off with the Indo-Pacific. Our first question is out:
Will Sanae Takaichi participate in an official visit to the People’s Republic of China by March 31, 2026?
Will Sanae Takaichi participate in an official visit to the People’s Republic of China by March 31, 2026?
Venezuela & the U.S. What Now?
After Maduro Nicolás Maduro is gone. So, what comes next for Venezuela, and for U.S. power in the region? I
After Maduro Nicolás Maduro is gone. So, what comes next for Venezuela, and for U.S. power in the region? I
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Venezuela & the U.S. What Now?
After Maduro Nicolás Maduro is gone. So, what comes next for Venezuela, and for U.S. power in the region? I
After Maduro Nicolás Maduro is gone. So, what comes next for Venezuela, and for U.S. power in the region? I
From Orbits to Economies: Why Space Demands Strategy
Space is no longer just about exploration; it underpins global security and economic competitiveness. As commercial and geopolitical activity in orbit accelerates, smart rules and effective space diplomacy are essential.
Space is no longer just about exploration; it underpins global security and economic competitiveness. As commercial and geopolitical activity in orbit accelerates, smart rules and effective space diplomacy are essential.
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
From Orbits to Economies: Why Space Demands Strategy
Space is no longer just about exploration; it underpins global security and economic competitiveness. As commercial and geopolitical activity in orbit accelerates, smart rules and effective space diplomacy are essential.
Space is no longer just about exploration; it underpins global security and economic competitiveness. As commercial and geopolitical activity in orbit accelerates, smart rules and effective space diplomacy are essential.
“When it comes to China, the U.S. and Europe have taken parallel approaches. As Satu Limaye points out in the first episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, that may be changing". Check out the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3jm0...
January 23, 2026 at 10:41 AM
“When it comes to China, the U.S. and Europe have taken parallel approaches. As Satu Limaye points out in the first episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, that may be changing". Check out the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3jm0...
One week to go! We’re excited to kick off our 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament. Participants will tackle a series of forecasting questions on the RANGE platform—each designed to test analytical skills, judgment under uncertainty & knowledge of current events.
January 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
One week to go! We’re excited to kick off our 2026 RANGE College Forecasting Tournament. Participants will tackle a series of forecasting questions on the RANGE platform—each designed to test analytical skills, judgment under uncertainty & knowledge of current events.
The Transponder: Washington, D.C., One Year Under Trump II. Host Sam George speaks with @anthroartz.bsky.social about how national power is felt on the ground in a city without full democratic representation. open.spotify.com/episode/5B35...
Washington, D.C., One Year Under Trump II with Dr. Sabiyha Prince
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January 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The Transponder: Washington, D.C., One Year Under Trump II. Host Sam George speaks with @anthroartz.bsky.social about how national power is felt on the ground in a city without full democratic representation. open.spotify.com/episode/5B35...
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
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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.