Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Apr 13The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Regulating Ethics in TechBy Lika Gegenava, Core Writers’ Group When ChatGPT became available to the public earlier this year, a revolutionary AI tool became accessible to virtually everyone with access to the internet. The discourse around Artificial Intelligence has been present in the decision-making and legislative processes for over a decade. In fact…Democracy4 min readDemocracy4 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Apr 12Regulating AI — On the Importance of Transatlantic CooperationBy Léa C. Glasmeyer, Core Writers’ Group Artificial intelligence (AI) has not only become one of the most relevant technological developments likely to fundamentally alter our societies, but also a strategic asset for foreign affairs and geopolitical considerations. The regulation of the digital sphere, technologies, and personal data has continued…Esc9 min readEsc9 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Apr 7European Software and Technology — an emerging competitor?By Meret Linnarz, Core Writers’ Group Software and technology are crucial economic sectors in Europe and make up over 8% of the EU’s overall economic output in 2022. Notable industries profiting from European tech include the automotive industry and mechanical engineering, amongst others. What sets the European software and technology…Esc5 min readEsc5 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Apr 4A Commentary on European Arms ProductionBy Benjamin Bardos, Core Writers’ Group Europe has delivered and pledged to deliver an unprecedented amount of arms support to Ukraine — but how will Europe rearm itself? The arms aid effort to Ukraine has been on a logistical scale unseen since WW2; however, spending in the defense sector is…Esc4 min readEsc4 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Apr 3Nuclear Proliferation: Origins and Current ChallengesBy Lika Gegenava, Core Writers’ Group On March 25, 2023, President Putin of Russia spoke of the agreement reached with neighboring Belarus to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. Putin’s stated that the decision represents the next step in strengthening the alliance with Belarus, and has stressed that…Esc4 min readEsc4 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Mar 27Maintaining Transatlantic Security in the Face of Climate ChangeBy Elena Sofia Massacesi, Core Writers’ Group The 2022 Madrid Summit introduced NATO’s recognition of climate change as a major security threat to the alliance in the future. Though NATO cannot impose binding targets on its members, it aims to help the Allies reduce their military’s emissions. …Esc4 min readEsc4 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Mar 21Increasing competition over battery metals and critical mineralsBy Meret Linnarz, Core Writers’ Group Rare metals and materials are essential to the production of batteries currently used in electric vehicles, wind turbines as well as consumer electronics. They are crucial for the automotive industry’s transition into a cleaner, more environmentally conscious future. Compounds such as cobalt, lithium, manganese…Esc5 min readEsc5 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Mar 17Meeting international UNFCCC agreementsBy Elena Sofia Massacesi, Core Writers’ Group The UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) entered into force in 1994 to mitigate the anthropological impact on climate change. The treaty is one of two treaties signed during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit along with the Convention on Biological Diversity…Esc4 min readEsc4 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Mar 16EU Energy Security: getting back on track?By Rachele Moscardo, Core Writers’ Group In its May 2014 energy security strategy document, the Commission stated: “The EU is the only major economic actor producing more than 50% (23% renewable and 28% nuclear) of its electricity without greenhouse gas emissions. This trend must continue. …Esc5 min readEsc5 min read
Published inTransatlantic Perspectives·Mar 10Allez, vous deux! Sixty years after the Elysée Treaty, the couple franco-allemand has to fundamentally rethink its relationship. Why this matters far beyond Paris and Berlin.By Jan Philipp Huth, Core Writers’ Group Are you a young French or German student, aged under 27? Then this summer, much-vaunted amitié franco-allemande (Franco-German friendship) might become a bit more tangible than usual for you. In a joint campaign, both countries are going to distribute 60.000 free tickets for…Current Affairs10 min readCurrent Affairs10 min read
