The deeply rooted transatlantic relationship now faces old and new challenges. With rising autocracy, growing economic insecurity, climate threats, and the rapid development of technology, what is the transatlantic relationship’s role in mitigating these challenges?

The Aspen Institute's International Partners convened the NextGen Network of millennials and Generation Z, from across the United States and Europe, take a deep dive on these questions and others. The group concluded that strengthening democracy, building economic opportunity, increasing sustainability efforts, and focusing on the development of technology will remain crucial for a prosperous transatlantic relationship and democratic world. In their report, Make it Durable: Renewing the Transatlantic Relationship, NextGen members outline their perspectives and provide concrete policy recommendations to today’s leaders. Hear our expert panellists discuss the NextGen report, Make it Durable: Renewing the Transatlantic Relationship, their policy recommendations, and learn about the next generation’s perspectives. 

This episode was recorded as a live broadcast on the 26th January 2022. 

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