Clingendael launched US Programme
On 9 October, the Clingendael Institute hosted two sessions to launch its US Programme, featuring key insights from the latest Transatlantic Barometer. The discussions focused on public opinion in both the United States and Europe, examining the future trajectory of transatlantic cooperation.
At Hotel New York in Rotterdam, Clingendael's director, Monika Sie, introduced the US Programme, highlighting the importance of a research-driven approach to understanding the US. Senior Research Fellow and head of the US Programme, Rem Korteweg, presented the Barometer's findings.
A panel discussion followed, where Monika Sie engaged with Derk Boswijk, Member of Parliament and head of the US contact group. Clingendael experts Liam Klein, Xiaoxue Martin, and Bob Deen offered brief reflections on issues ranging from concerns over US democracy to Europe’s dependence on the US and the broader implications for foreign policy. The interactive session was enriched by questions and reflections from Barometer survey panelists.
As part of History Month, themed 'Real/Fake,' the Clingendael Institute also held an event at the Nieuwe Veste library in Breda. Rem Korteweg shared fresh data from the Transatlantic Barometer with a broader audience, sparking a lively discussion on Dutch perceptions of US politics ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. The debate touched on expectations of US foreign policy and the Netherlands' perspective on transatlantic security and economic ties. Didi Spelbos, a former intern at Clingendael and the Dutch embassy in Washington D.C., reflected on the sentiment among young Americans regarding the election and their views on Europe.
