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European Defense Capabilities: A Conversation With Tomáš Valášek
Could the creation of a common defense project help Europe move toward deeper economic integration?
Source: Center for a New American Security
In this podcast, Tomáš Valášek, the director of Carnegie Europe, sits down with Julie Smith, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, to discuss European defense capabilities and Central Europe’s perception of U.S. President Donald Trump.
This interview was originally aired by the Center for a New American Security.
About the Author
Former Director, Carnegie Europe
Valášek was director of Carnegie Europe and a senior fellow, where his research focused on security and defense, transatlantic relations, and Europe’s Eastern neighborhood.
- EU Defense Cooperation: Progress Amid Transatlantic ConcernsPaper
- Why Can’t the EU’s West and East Work as One?Article
Tomáš Valášek
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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