Richard Longworth Interviews

European Central Bank Advisor Ignazio Angeloni discusses the euro crisis, the relative strength of European institutions, and economic strategies for the future.

Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab examines recent multilateral trade talks sponsored by the World Trade Organization, and shares her opinion on whether Russia should be granted WTO membership.

Former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State argues why NATO is more important than ever, explains how women are positively impacting U.S. foreign policy, and asseses President Obama's Middle East policy.

Financial Times' reporter Martin Wolf explains the history of the Eurozone, the political forces behind it, its impact on the United States, and what the future holds for the global economy.

The last British Governor of Hong Kong and a former EU Commissioner for External Affairs describes changes in the international landscape and the continued need for strong international institutions led by the United States.

In a wide-ranging interview, former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer explains the challenges facing Europe today, NATO's relationship with the European Union, and the future of Afghanistan.

Germany frequently gets criticized about its relatively low level of defense spending and its decision not to take part in the NATO intervention in Libya. Ambassador Erdmann defends his country against these criticisms.

General Stéphane Abrial oversees the transformation of NATO forces. He sat down with Richard Longworth to discuss the alliance’s future, while doing so in an era of growing budget constraints. 

Award-winning Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid discusses the crisis in Pakistan, the futility of extending NATO’s presence in Afghanistan, and the impact that the region may endure in the wake of any military action against Iran.

The former U.S. Under Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to NATO maintains that the transatlantic alliance remains more vital than ever to the security of the United States and its allies and partners.

The former Turkish Permanent Representative to NATO addresses Turkey's declining ambitions for EU membership and national sentiments toward Syria, Iran, and Israel.

With the second-largest NATO troop contingent in Afghanistan and the third largest economy in the EU, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott explains the United Kingdom's role at the NATO and G8 summits.

The United States Permanent Representative to NATO asseses the state of the transatlantic alliance, the situation in Syria, NATO's relationship with Russia, and U.S. concerns over reductions in European defense spending.