In this episode of the CEPA podcast, former Deputy US Trade Representative and Google's Global Head of Government Affairs, Karan Bhatia, unpacks the complex relationship between technology, security, and innovation. From AI's transformative potential to the challenges of digital sovereignty, this conversation offers a candid look at how tech giants are navigating Europe's evolving landscape. Discover why trust matters more than ever and how collaboration could be the key to staying competitive in a rapidly changing global tech ecosystem.

The CEPA Podcast hosts a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic every month to explore the most important developments shaping our world today.

In the latest episode, Dr. Benedikt Franke sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss the evolution of global security dialogue, including in his role as Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Munich Security Conference. The conversation explores his career in international diplomacy and security, the challenges of multilateral cooperation in an age of geopolitical fragmentation, and Dr. Franke’s most meaningful moments from MSC 2025.

Speakers:

• Dr. Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Munich Security Conference

Hosted by:

• Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis

The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today.

In this episode, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher joins to discuss her career in diplomacy, including her time as US Ambassador to Poland, the strategic importance of NATO’s Eastern Flank, the Three Seas Initiative, and the evolving global response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

Speakers:

• Amb. Georgette Mosbacher, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Poland (2018-2021)

Hosted by:

• Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis

CEPA is proud to launch The CEPA Podcast, a series of dynamic interviews every month, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today.

In our first episode, Ambassador Mark Gitenstein sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss his career in public service, including his tenure as US Ambassador to Romania and the European Union, as well as the strategic importance of Romania for NATO, the importance of independent media in sustaining democracy, and the evolving US-EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Speakers:

· Amb. Mark Gitenstein, United States Ambassador to the European Union (2022-2025); United States Ambassador to Romania (2009-2012)

Hosted by:

· Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis