Rachel Rizzo

@RachelRizzo

Senior Fellow at the ’s Europe Center. Utahn at heart. Views mine.

Washington, DC
Joined March 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Nov 2

    Absolutely thrilled to join the 's Europe Center as a Senior Fellow. has built a top-notch team doing cutting edge work on US-European relations, & I'm so excited to count Ben, , & as colleagues now. Time to get to work!

    Particularly happy to announce the terrific is joining as Senior Fellow. Can’t wait to work together on European defense, German politics, Europe and China and much more!
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  2. 51 minutes ago

    Oaxaca City is so full of colors 😍

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  3. Dec 16

    I offered some thoughts in this excellent article by & . Everyone knows DC runs on interns, many unpaid; this perpetuates a cycle of privilege & needs to change.

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    Dec 16

    Terrific finally meeting Prime Minister in person. Excellent conversation about security, regional economic integration, and the Western Balkans’ EU future. Much work to be done!

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  5. Retweeted
    Dec 15

    Look to Europe experts and our very own to understand what the historic change in leadership in Germany means for U.S.-Germany relations:

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    Dec 15

    I've dedicated my career to Transatlantic security because I believe is foundational to the peace and stability we've enjoyed in North America and Europe for the past seven decades. Representing the United States at NATO is the privilege of a lifetime.

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  7. Dec 14

    Can’t think of anyone more deserving and right for this role. Congratulations !

    Some professional news:  Today was my first day as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.  Excited and humbled to return to OSD/Policy and serve with so many dedicated people at DOD as part of the Biden-Harris Administration.
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    Dec 13

    My latest Monday Note for done dropped, with shout-outs to and . Check it out, lemme know what you think.

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    Dec 13

    LIVE - What's next in Berlin with , , +

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 12

    FM Baerbock on : "...as things stand, this pipeline cannot be approved as it is" = the requirements of European energy law have not been met and safety issues remain unresolved.

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  11. Dec 12

    Overheard quote of the day: “my dog LOVES the breakfast sausage in United First Class.”

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    Dec 11

    ICYMI: & discussed the NATO-EU divide and European foreign policy in a webinar earlier this week. Watch:

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  13. Retweeted
    Dec 11

    Right person for a tough job.

    New: The top State Dept official for Europe will travel to Russia, Ukraine & Brussels this week for meetings on Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine border, per State. Biden & Putin had tasked their respective teams with following up on their discussion abt Ukraine last wk.
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    Dec 10

    Over , and have a good new article exploring what the new German government might mean for US foreign policy.

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  15. Dec 10

    Washington just lost its North Star in Europe. If you're wondering what the departure of Merkel and the beginning of a new German government might mean for US foreign policy, & I have you covered! Here's our take for 👇

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  16. Dec 10

    Twitter friends! Any recs? Send 'em over :)

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  17. Dec 9

    Queen Rose Jackson testifying in front of the Senate Commerce Committee! So cool 👇

    Chuffed to see the brilliant testifying in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on "Addressing the Harms of Persuasive Technology" on behalf of the .
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  18. Dec 9

    Make sure to follow US Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, at her new Twitter handle: !

    I will be tweeting as U.S. Ambassador to NATO at . Follow me there as I get settled in Brussels.
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    Dec 9

    And ICMY, check out our 2nd episode on all things deterrence with and

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    In the second episode of "NATO's Road to Madrid," director of the Nuclear Policy Directorate at NATO breaks down the alliance's nuclear posture and how it is responding to changes in Russian nuclear policy. Listen here:
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    Dec 9

    Quick 🧵 on Olaf Scholz's new digital/tech policy following the Organisationserlass release (the new Chancellor’s reorg decree) (1/10) 🇩🇪👀

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    Dec 8

    If 🇷🇺 was hoping to divide 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇸 over 🇺🇦, it’s a failure. 🇪🇺 support and unity is critical to impose strong economic costs. 🇫🇷 may also look at African theater with Wagner mercenaries when it’s discussing consequences.

    France warns Russia of 'strategic and massive' consequences if Ukraine threatened
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