“2029 is the Red Line”: SACEUR-Talk on Europe’s Defense Buildup
SACEUR-Talks

“2029 is the Red Line”: SACEUR-Talk on Europe’s Defense Buildup

At the Atlantik-Brücke's SACEUR-Talk during the ILA in Berlin, Breuer and Grynkewich called for pace and honesty – and set 2029 as a binding deadline for Europe's defense buildup.
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.
“How do we encourage students to think critically when answers are available in seconds?”
Economy & Innovation

“How do we encourage students to think critically when answers are available in seconds?”

The History Teacher Kyle Youngblood reflects on how to implement AI in the education process.
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.
„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.
“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.

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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