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A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!

Today marks the end of our Transatlantic Barometer spotlight week! With policy overviews, infographics, expert interviews and comparison tool, the Barometer is your resource for the most pressing issues facing the U.S., UK, Canada, EU and its members. Visit transatlanticbarometer.org to learn more.

YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation Dr. Andrew Selee on Migration | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 8

Expert interviews are invaluable additions to all Barometer topics, and gives insights into the current state of affairs. Check out our full Barometer Expert Interview Series, starting with our Transatlantic Migration interview with Dr. Andrew Selee: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0V-...

ASTROPOLITICS lands in California! Join us for the Los Angeles premiere on November 20. Following the screening, don’t miss a live conversation with director Tom Glynn &special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO & Founder of GXO, Inc., as they dive into the future of space. Free tickets :https://bit.ly/4oCDSub

Great screening of Astropolitics in Berlin yesterday! Thanks to Julianna Suess for sharing expertise and insights, our @bertelsmannst.bsky.social colleagues for their support, and our curious audience. Next stop: Vienna!

Infographics bring Barometer data to life! Use our infographics feature to see how 30 countries & the EU perform in key policy areas, including the surpluses & deficits of transatlantic trade. Check out the trade indicator & all our infographics here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/topic/transa...

YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation Leadership in Action: Marwan Muasher

In this episode, Muasher shares his journey from his family’s experience during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war to his groundbreaking role following Jordan’s peace with Israel — offering a deeply human perspective on one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JTu...

Season 4 | Leadership in Action opens with Marwan Muasher former Jordanian Foreign Minister & Jordan’s first Ambassador to Israel. Presented in collaboration with Aspen Ministers Forum @aspeninstitute.bsky.social the series spotlights global leaders reflecting on defining moments in their careers.

The Barometer’s Compare feature allows user to directly match up two countries’ policy positions across topics. As the AI race heats up on both sides of the Atlantic, check out our Artificial Intelligence indicator to learn more about how transatlantic countries stack up: shorturl.at/2GYjM

The Transatlantic Barometer has a new look! Enjoy the same reliable content, with new features and an easy-to-use layout. Each day this week we will be highlighting a different key indicator on the site: today is Elections and Voter Turnout. Learn more at transatlanticbarometer.org

In this latest episode of the Astropolitics interview series, Yui Nakama joins us to unpack how commercial space is reshaping the future — from breakthroughs in orbit to the need for better dialogue between industry and government. 🎧 www.astro-politics.org/expert-inter...

The commercial space sector isn’t just supporting government missions anymore — it’s driving innovation and setting the pace. But as private players lead the way, big questions arise about industry-government relations, global competition, and sustainable growth.

🎧 New #HowToFixDemocracy episode: Andrew Keen talks with historian & technologist Derek Leebaert on trust in democracy in the age of AI. From FDR to responsible AI, why transparency & accountability are key to restoring confidence.
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/3LmW...

Discover our special #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the Dutch parliamentary election. Learn more about the results and what they mean for the Netherlands and beyond. transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/d...

YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation Citizen Assembly | Community Representation for Informed Deliberation

Thank you to FIDE & everyone who joined our discussion on Lessons from Practitioners: What We’re Learning About Citizens’ Assemblies in America!
More U.S. cities are exploring this democratic tool to boost inclusion, accountability & trust in governance. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-tR...

and check out the full study here: liz-mohn-stiftung.de/wp-content/u...

Just 30% of Germans aged 12-18 support a return to mandatory military service. Find out what Germany’s youth thinks about the future of foreign and security policy in the latest B|Brief from @cflynnmartino.bsky.social , based on a new study from the Liz Mohn Foundation: bit.ly/47uY8qI

— ASTROPOLITICS Golden Dome: Fantasy Strategy, Real Stakes by Dr Bleddyn E. Bowen, Durham University

Golden Dome – Fantasy Strategy, Real Stakes? Read the latest article of our Astropolitics series by @bleddb.bsky.social
www.astro-politics.org/articles/gol...

In December 2024, we asked our RANGE crowd to weigh in on the future of Starlink's satellite constellation. After more than 100 forecasts, the results are clear: 86% believe that the constellation will contain between 8,000 & 10,000 by the end of 2025. Go to rangeforecasting.org to learn more.

YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation German American Partnership Program (GAPP) | Students Answer FAQs

High school exchanges can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, so we asked students who have done a GAPP exchange to Germany to share their tips, tricks and packing lists. To learn more, visit Goethe.de/gapp. Applications open November 1! @gappexchanges.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Ap...

Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...

We are excited to announce a special #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive on the Irish presidential election. Check out the Deep Dive for more information on the race and its consequences:
transatlanticperiscope.org/deep-dives/d...

YouTube video by Bertelsmann Foundation German American Partnership Program (GAPP) | Teachers Answer FAQs

Are you a high school German teacher looking to take your students to Germany? GAPP may be the program for you! Check out some FAQs from veteran GAPP teachers, and visit goethe.de/gapp to learn more. Applications open November 1! l @gappexchanges.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=noAf...

Great event yesterday on U.S.-German trade relations, co-hosted with the Representative of German Industry and Trade. Dr. Christoph Schemionek of RGIT and Kate Kalutkiewicz of McLarty Associates discussed tariffs' impact on trade and investment, and signs of optimism in transatlantic trade policy.

Annika Hedberg from the European Policy Center on emissions, energy affordability, and global partnerships in this month’s Transatlantic Barometer expert interview. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ROB...

Reason to celebrate! 🏆 Lithium Rising just won Best U.S. Documentary at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! Grateful to the festival and everyone who helped bring this story about critical minerals and communities to life.

Interesting and timely discussion on NATO, Baltic and transatlantic security. Many thanks to our partners at @gssc-lt.bsky.social for cohosting! For more information about the U.S.-Lithuanian relationship, visit transatlanticperiscope.org/relationship...

🚀 November 4 @5:30pm ASTROPOLITICS screens at Delphi Lux in Berlin — a 63-minute journey from the Cold War’s space race to today’s crowded cosmos. Can space become a domain of cooperation, or will history repeat itself? free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L

The #TransatlanticBarometer explores #energy and #emissions in our newest thematic indicator. Check out key figures in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions for each of its 30 featured countries and the European Union here: www.transatlanticbarometer.org/energy-and-e...

The next #space race is for internet coverage.
Starlink already has 8,000+ satellites.
China’s Qianfan plans 15,000 by 2030—but can it get there without reusable rockets? Check out www.astro-politics.org for more on the #geopolitics of space!