Welcome to Digital Transatlantic Dialogue, an online platform sent throughout the month to keep our community in discussion about transatlantic affairs while we suspend in-person events.

You'll find news from France and the US, updates from program participants, upcoming digital events, notes from staff members on what they're doing to manage stress, and more. For breaking news about COVID-19, we've included a set of links to news sources, the CDC, and the French Ministry of Health at the bottom of the page.
Upcoming Webinar
Grab a drink, gather your family, or have a seat on the comfiest chair in your home. Our next Zoom webinar will feature a reading of author Karin Tanabe's new book for all who would like to listen. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Click below to RSVP.


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Author & Young Leader '18

  • Topic: Reading of Karin's new book
  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 9 at 7:00pm ET
  • RSVP: Click HERE to sign up. Registered guests will receive a link to join in the days leading up to the event.
News
  • "Three months ago, no one knew that SARS-CoV-2 existed. Now the virus has spread to almost every country, infecting at least 446,000 people whom we know about, and many more whom we do not. (...)"

  • "Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Monday called the coronavirus’ economic toll a 'huge, unprecedented, devastating hit.' Yellen said the unemployment rate could already be 12 percent to 13 percent, and that it’s moving higher.(...)"

The World After Coronavirus , Council on Foreign Relations
  • "Panelists discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and how this pandemic will alter globalization and foreign policy in the months and years to come.(...)"

  • "Alicia Barcena, secrétaire exécutive de la commission économique pour l’Amérique latine et les Caraïbes, craint des conséquences dramatiques de l’épidémie de coronavirus pour les économies du sous-continent, déjà frappées par la pauvreté.(...)"

  • "Les Américains n’ont jamais acheté autant d’armes à feu qu'au mois de mars, a annoncé le FBI, en pleine épidémie de coronavirus. Une frénésie qui semble concerner en priorité des personnes qui n’avaient jamais ressenti jusqu’à présent le besoin de s'armer.(...)"
Where to Order Food for Delivery
As a NYC-based team that loves to cook, we've been wrestling with the challenge of ordering groceries while staying indoors. We compiled a list of food delivery options as time slots become harder to find. Though not inclusive of everything online, we hope this helps you navigate the process of where to look next.

The following articles provide information about grocery services (like Amazon Fresh, FoodKick, and Instacart), wholesalers who went public in NYC, and meal kit services.
Other Companies

Please note that this list is based on recommendations, personal use, or Internet searches. We have not personally vetted each company.
Thank You to Greenberg Traurig
The French-American Foundation thanks Ed Wallace and Greenberg Traurig for their counsel as we adapt our general operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
Breaking News Sources on COVID-19
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