Building Bridges That Hold
Young Atlantiks Program

Building Bridges That Hold

How can two middle powers, facing a more contested and unpredictable world, strengthen each other's position rather than navigate it alone? Find out in this analysis by an alumnus of this year's Young Atlantiks cohort.
Lessons in Realism: Carney’s Rise, Merz’s Stumble
German-Canadian Conferences

Lessons in Realism: Carney’s Rise, Merz’s Stumble

Mark Carney and Friedrich Merz both took office in 2025 facing Trump's trade wars and restless electorates — yet one has emerged as an unlikely voice of the free world, while the other struggles, analyzes Young-Atlantiks-Alumnus Moritz Meissner.
„This World Cup will take us to new heights“
Society & Democracy

„This World Cup will take us to new heights“

Phil Murphy was instrumental in presenting the World Cup prominently in the greater region of New York. He is optimistic that the tournament will be a success story.
Can Mexico and the United States host a World Cup together?
Society & Democracy

Can Mexico and the United States host a World Cup together?

The NAFTA world cup is beginning soon, but the host countries' relationships are under significant strain. Antonio De Loera-Brust shares his thoughts on the matter.
„There is already a Hype in Canada about the World Cup“
Society & Democracy

„There is already a Hype in Canada about the World Cup“

In an interview with the Canadian Ambassador, Vera Alexander, we spoke about sports diplomacy as well as the mood in Canada ahead of the World Cup.
“The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase Méxiko”
Society & Democracy

“The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase Méxiko”

In a short interview, Ambassador Francisco José Quiroga Fernández tells us what Mexico hopes to gain from the World Cup.
Emerging Middle Powers: Germany and Canada Seek a Common Path
German-Canadian Conferences

Emerging Middle Powers

The 39th German-Canadian Conference of the Atlantik-Brücke explored how two middle powers can jointly expand their room for maneuver in a world order shaped by great-power competition.
“It’s the job of the state to secure society”
Economy & Innovation

“It’s the job of the state to secure society”

In the aftermath of the event “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Espionage”, Dr Anthony Vinci discussed the limitations of AI within intelligence agencies.

EVENTS

23.06.
Annual Members’ Meeting and Summer Party 2026
Berlin
28.09. - 29.09.
Delegation Trip to Milan
Milan
15.11. - 17.11.
New Bridge Alumni Conference 2026
Berlin
15.03. - 16.03.
Delegation Trip to Vilnius
Vilnius

 

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