I’m in Washington DC at a high-level seminar on trans-Atlantic relations with the
“who is who” of Europe and the US, talking about issues of common concern.
The Germans are here in force, as are the French, with high-ranking officials speaking about topics like Russia and Iran. Interestingly, the Brits are notable in their absence. It is probably a sign that the British government is still in transition mode, unable to explain any new policies, unready to stake out new positions. Or they may not be bothered with unofficial events such as these given the privileged access they have. But it is worth noticing nonetheless. The event is both off and on the record, so I can’t share all the (juiciest) details, but a couple of observations are worth sharing:
The US administration seems particularly sensitive to criticism of its Russia policy, with White House official Michael McFaul going to extraordinary lengths to explain the benefits of the new US initiatives.
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