Join 1014, the American Council on Germany, and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy for a discussion about the state of the transatlantic partnership at this critical juncture and the future of international order, featuring foreign policy experts Robin Quinville, former Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program, and Peter Sparding, Senior Vice President and Director of Policy at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC).

Friedrich Merz’s recent visit to Washington comes at a moment of mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Earlier this week, he met with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss bilateral relations, trade tensions, the war in Ukraine, and the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The meeting underscores both the growing importance and the increasing complexity of coordination between the United States and Europe as they confront overlapping security, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

Recent global developments underscore a broader shift in how countries approach foreign policy. In many cases, governments are adopting a more transactional and interest-driven stance, where immediate national priorities increasingly take precedence over multilateral institutions, alliances, and long-standing diplomatic norms. This evolving approach is reshaping transatlantic cooperation and raising broader questions about the durability of the international system that has guided global affairs for the past eight decades.

At the same time, the geopolitical environment has become significantly more volatile. The Middle East has entered a new phase of conflict as the United States and Israel carry out military operations against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation and raising fears of a wider regional war.
Join 1014, the American Council on Germany, and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy for a discussion about the state of the transatlantic partnership at this critical juncture and the future of international order. We will be joined by foreign policy experts Robin Quinville, former Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program, and Peter Sparding, Senior Vice President and Director of Policy at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC), for a timely discussion about how the United States and Europe can navigate an increasingly complex international landscape.

Date and Time: March 10, 2026 / 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: KPMG - Two Manhattan West - 375 9th Avenue, NY, NY 10001

More Information: https://www.1014.nyc/events/beyond-rules-and-rivalries