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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DCGMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.
In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine
Events List
Nordic-Baltic Security and The Role of Poland as a Regional ActorApril 02, 2013 / Warsaw, Poland
The workshop was organized by the GMF Warsaw Office and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw, PolandThe Future of Mediterranean Europe Takes Centre Stage at the Mediterranean Strategy Group in LisbonMarch 27, 2013 / Lisbon, Portugal
The German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the seventh meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group. This meeting was held in Lisbon, and focused on the theme “The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolutions.”Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Marks Milestone 5th AnniversaryMarch 27, 2013 / Bucharest
The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) celebrated its 5th anniversary with more than 80 policymakers, opinion shapers, and civil society and media representatives from the countries of the Black Sea region, United States, and European Union.The New Silk Road – The Role of a U.S. Strategic Partner: RomaniaMarch 04, 2013 / Washington DC
GMF hosted a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Cornel Feruta, Political Director at the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.YTN Berlin Speakers Discuss Challenges of New Technology for Foreign PolicyFebruary 26, 2013 / Berlin, Germany
GMF's Young Transatlantic Network with Reporters without Borders hosted “How to Rule the New Frontier? Impacts, Hopes, and Challenges of Social Media for Foreign Policy.”Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider EuropeFebruary 21, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF in Brussels and the Freedom House hosted the presentation of the Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider EuropePost-Revolutionary Tunisia; The Urgency and Prospects for Transatlantic CooperationFebruary 08, 2013 / Washington DC
On February 6, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Ambassador Faysal Gouia, Director General for the Americas and Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia. Ambassador Gouia examined the economic, political and social transformations in Tunisia, two years after the fall of the Ben Ali regime. Lugar Institute Congressional Welcome Dinner with the Washington Diplomatic CommunityJanuary 23, 2013 / Washington DC
On Wednesday, January 23, GMF’s Richard G. Lugar Institute for Diplomacy and Congress hosted a reception and dinner at the U.S. Botanical Gardens honoring the freshman congressional class.Commemorating January 13th, 1991: Lithuania’s Fight for FreedomJanuary 13, 2013 / Washington, DC
On January 10th, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an evening reception with former U.S. Ambassadors and other senior diplomats who served in Vilnius from 1991 to 2012 to honor Lithuania’s courageous struggle for freedom. YTN Members Quiz Kathleen Fitzpatrick on U.S. Approaches to Civilian Security across the WorldDecember 13, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the U.S. Department of State discusses human rights with members of YTN Brussels.Stockholm China Forum 11December 08, 2012 / Beijing, China
The eleventh Stockholm China Forum was held in Beijing on the 7-8th of December, 2012 in partnership with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS). American Politics after the Presidential Election with Politico’s John HarrisNovember 19, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, Manfred Wörner Seminar and APSA Congressional Fellowship, GMF’s Berlin office hosted a discussion with Politico Editor-in-Chief John Harris on Monday, November 19, 2012.Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model ReconsideredNovember 18, 2012 / Paris, France
The Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 partnered and organized an international symposium on “Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model Reconsidered, From the Post-Cold War Balkans to the Arab Revolts”, on Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th of October 2012 at France-Amériques, Paris. Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What’s the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw
GMF’s Warsaw Office partnered with several organizations for a seminar titled: Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What's the way forward? The seminar took place at the European Commission in Poland.The Future of Poland in Europe with Jonathan ParisNovember 16, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
On Nov. 6, 2012 GMF's Warsaw Office organized a small off-the-record roundtable discussion with a London-based political analyst Jonathan ParisBalkan Enlargement in times of the Eurocrisis: what policies for the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Roundtable discussion with GMF’s Ivan Vejvoda on the future of Balkan enlargement.Study Tour Brings European Journalists to Ukraine for ElectionsNovember 09, 2012 / Ukraine
The German Marshall Fund of United States (GMF), in partnership with Center for Independent Journalism from Romania, brought together a delegation of four European journalists to Ukraine from October 26 - 30, 2012, for a study tour focused on Ukraine’s current situation, its problems and progress, and the October 28 parliamentary elections. The 2012 U.S. Presidential Election Impact on Transatlantic RelationsNovember 01, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
In the run-up to the U.S. 2012 Presidential elections, the GMF Warsaw Office hosted a discussion on the elections and their impact on transatlantic relations with GMF president Craig Kennedy.Stefano Sannino Outlines Next Steps for EU Enlargement at GMF Lunch Briefing EventOctober 26, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
On October 22, Stefano Sannino, Director General for Enlargement at the European Commission, presented the Commission’s annual Enlargement Package to a GMF audience. Film Screening of “The Second Meeting”October 15, 2012 / Washington, DC
On Monday, October 15, The German Marshall Fund and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia co-hosted the DC premiere of The Second Meeting, a Serbian film about the reconciliation between American pilot Dale Zelko and Serbian missile officer Zoltan Dani. Public Opinion Analysis Kick Starts 2012 U.S. Elections SeriesOctober 04, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
From key districts in swing states, to hotly contested Congressional seats, the outcome of the 2012 U.S. presidential and congressional elections will all come down to numbers. The German Marshall Fund of the United States and the European External Action Service co-organized a debate about the U.S. Elections, Thursday October 4th.
India Trilateral ForumSeptember 15, 2012 / Gurgaon, India
GMF and the Aspen Institute India co-hosted the fifth India Trilateral Forum, in partnership with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Gurgaon, India.
Riga Conference 2012 Is Under WaySeptember 14, 2012 / Riga, LativiaThe Rīga Conference has become a leading foreign and security policy forum in Northern Europe. Watch the Riga Conference live and follow the debate.Communicating Diplomacy Globally in the Facebook EraAugust 14, 2012 / Washington
The revolution in technology and the rise of social media have changed the way governments communicate with publics of other nations. During a half day conference, participants examined the reasons why governments interact with a global audience.
Romney: America and Poland Face the Future “with Solidarity”August 01, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president, said the values of peace and liberty have marked the strong relationship between the USA and Poland.
Estonia’s President Ilves Gives Baltic View on Euro-CrisisJuly 09, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
President Ilves highlighted Eastern Europe's progress and the down side to a two-speed Europe.
Balkan Civil Society Development Network WorkshopJune 26, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network, supported by Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a workshop entitled, “Raising the Democratic Standards and Practice in Enlargement Countries: Defining Civil Society Acquis.”
Bill Sweeney Discusses Democracy ChallengesJune 26, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
GMF’s Berlin office held a discussion with Bill Sweeney, President of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), centering on today's democracy issues.
Sofia Forum for the BalkansJune 19, 2012 / Sofia, Bulgaria
The Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) co-organized the first Sofia Forum for the Balkans, under the title: “The Balkans in the Globalized World: Fostering the Region’s European Agenda.”
YTN Berlin U.S. Presidential Election Panel Marks 25th Anniversary of Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall”June 15, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
To mark the 25th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down this Wall'' speech on June 12, GMF’s Young Transatlantic Network hosted over 100 guests for a panel discussion on the U.S. presidential election and its implications for transatlantic relations.
Ron Asmus Policy Fellowship Gives Young Policymakers a Platform to Voice New IdeasJune 11, 2012 / GermanyOn May 24 and 25, GMF held the first Ron Asmus Policy Entrepreneur seminar at Schloss Elmau, an hour southwest of Munich. The gathering included a number of European and American political, policy, and academic figures who played a role in the life of Ron Asmus, GMF’s former Brussels office executive director, who died last year.
Does Hollande’s Victory Signal a Shift in International Relations?May 16, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
As part of the Berlin office’s Domestic Elections: Global Implications series, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) hosted an off-the-record luncheon discussion on “France after the Presidential Election.First YTN Happy Hour in BerlinMay 11, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
On May 3, the German Marshall Fund’s Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) gathered for its first Happy Hour in Berlin, a format intended for networking, making new contacts and discussing transatlantic issues in an informal and relaxed setting.
Asst. Secretary Philip Gordon Previews the Chicago NATO SummitMay 03, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
U.S. Assistant Secretary Philip Gordon provided an overview of what to expect at the Chicago NATO Summit at a discussion in Berlin.
YTN Discussion “Security Challenges in a Volatile Region: A View from Israel”May 02, 2012 / BrusselsOn Wednesday, April 25, GMF Brussels hosted a Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) lunch-discussion entitled “Security Challenges in a Volatile Region: A View from Israel”.Conversation with Catherine AshtonApril 13, 2012 / Washington, DC
Baroness Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discussed the Arab Spring and "deep democracy" at GMF's in Washington, DC.Global Europe: Game Over? A Conversation with Estonian President Toomas IlvesApril 13, 2012 / Washington, DC
On Friday, April 13th GMF hosted Estonian President Toomas Ilves for a conversation on the future of Europe titled “Global Europe: Game Over?” France: What is next for the Obama Presidency?April 03, 2012 / Paris
On April 3, 2012, the Paris office, in partnership with the Center for International Research and Studies (CERI) – Sciences Po, organized a event titled “The Obama Presidency : What is Next?”
On the Ground in Afghanistan – Roundtable with Afghan Opinion MakersMarch 30, 2012 / Brussels
On Friday March 30, 2012 GMF Brussels hosted a group of eight Afghan opinion makers consisting of media and civil society representatives, a Member of Parliament, and an advisoir to the NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan.
Ivan Vejvoda Discusses the Integration of the Western Balkans into the EU and NATOMarch 29, 2012 / Paris, France
On March 29th, 2012, GMF's Paris Office partnered with the Center for International Studies and Research-Sciences Po (CERI) to organize a discussion entitled "The Western Balkans, the EU and NATO: What prospects for enlargement?".Russian Protests: Roundtable with Anti-Corruption CampaignerMarch 26, 2012 / BrusselsOn March 26, GMF in partnership with the European Council for Foreign Relations (ECFR) hosted a roundtable discussion with Vladimir Ashurkov, a partner of the Russian anti-corruption campaigner and informal leader of the recent Moscow demonstrations, Alexey Navalny.The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s SoutheastMarch 16, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia
On Friday, March 16, 2012, the Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a presentation in Belgrade by the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) on “The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s Southeast.”
Japan: One Year After 3-11March 13, 2012 / Washington, DC
Japanese poet Madoka Mayazumi marked the one year anniversary of Japan's 3/11 crisis by speaking about the importance of haiku poems in Japanese culture, and their relevance to Japanese public policy at a GMF hosted lunch discussion.
Diplomatic tension between Belarus and the EU – where to next?March 09, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Following the expulsion of the EU and Polish ambassadors to Belarus, on March 5, 2012, an expert seminar took place in Warsaw co hosted by GMF and the Solidarity with Belarus Information Office. The meeting was moderated by Yuliya Slutskaya, director of Solidarity with Belarus Information Office and Andrew A. Michta, director of the GMF Warsaw Office.
Mediterranean Strategy Group Focuses on Future of Finance in MENA regionMarch 07, 2012 / Naples, Italy
On February 29-March 2, GMF held its sixth meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group on "The Future of Mediterranean Finance" in Naples, Italy. The conference brought together a select group of 60 participants from the U.S., the EU, Turkey, the Gulf, and the MENA region to discuss the role that finance will play in the development of the Middle East and North Africa in the wake of the recent uprisings.
Balkan Peer ExchangeFebruary 21, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia
From February 21 – 23, 2012, the first Balkan Peer Exchange provided a space for 100 representatives of think tanks and advocacy organizations with established track records in policy relevant research to share good practices and to brainstorm innovative approaches to shared challenges.
Stockholm China Forum 10February 17, 2012 / Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm China Forum 10 included discussions on the UN Security Council, U.S.-China relations in the election year, the "pivot to Asia", China's economic and political transitions and the Eurozone crisis.
Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis RossFebruary 02, 2012 / BrusselsOn February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.
EU Delegation Head and Danish Ambassador: Next EU Presidency Aims for Responsible, Dynamic, Green and Safe EuropeJanuary 24, 2012 / Washington, DC
EU Delegation head Joao Vale de Almeida and Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Taksoe-Jensen discussed current challenges to the EU and the aim of achieving a "responsible, dynamic, green and safe Europe" during the spring 2012 EU Presidency at a recent GMF discussion.
Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Launch in ParisJanuary 18, 2012 / Paris
On January 18th, 2012, the Paris office partnered with the Association France-Amériques to organize an expert roundtable to discuss the results of the Transatlantic Trends: Immigration report.
onPolish Ambassador Honors Winners of Ronald D. Asmus Freedom Journalism ContestDecember 22, 2011 / Washington, DCOn December 20, Polish Ambassador to the United States Robert Kupiecki spoke about the importance of democracy promotion at the reception for the winners of the 2011 Ronald D. Asmus Freedom Journalism Contest.
Civil Society Lost in Translation? Bringing Local Input to the European InstitutionsNovember 22, 2011 / BrusselsOn November 22, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) in cooperation with the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) and the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office organized a policy workshop entitled “Civil Society Lost in Translation? Donor Strategies and Practices in Support of Civil Society Development in the Balkans”.
Black Sea Trust-Funded Study Discussed in European ParliamentNovember 14, 2011 / Brussels
On November 9, the European Parliament hosted a public hearing on justice reform in Eastern Europe. The discussion centered around “The EU Approach to Justice Reform in Southeastern and Eastern Europe”, a study co-funded by the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation.
India Forum IVNovember 11, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenOn Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the German Marshall Fund hosted the fourth India Forum in Stockholm in collaboration with Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
India Forum IVNovember 11, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenOn Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the German Marshall Fund hosted the fourth India Forum in Stockholm in collaboration with Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.Polish Under Secretary Leads Discussion on Energy Security in Eastern EuropeOctober 31, 2011 / Washington, DCOn October 28, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an off-the-record conversation with Minister Jerzy Pomianowski, Under Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Serbs Partner with U.S. Organizations to Promote Gender EqualityOctober 27, 2011 / Washingtion, DCMediterranean Strategy Group Focuses on Future of Mediterranean Security after the Arab SpringOctober 19, 2011 / Barcelona, SpainOn October 19-21, GMF held its fifth meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group on "Re-Thinking Mediterranean Security" in Barcelona, Spain.
GMF Study Tour Takes a Closer Look at the South Caucasus and its ConflictsOctober 16, 2011 / Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; Yerevan, Armenia Heavyweight Champion Klitschko says Ukrainian Democracy is ThreatenedOctober 11, 2011 / Washignton, DCWexler: Turkish-Israeli tensions “a distraction at best, calamity at worst”September 21, 2011 / Washington, DCAfter the King’s Speech — Constitutional Reform and the Outlook for Change in MoroccoJuly 11, 2011 / Washington DCOn July 11, the German Marshall Fund’s Washington DC office hosted a conversation on political reform in Morocco in Washington DC, which focused primarily on the new Moroccan Constitution - as recently approved by popular referendum on July 1 2011.
Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsJune 27, 2011 / Torino, Italy
From June 23-26, GMF hosted the Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in Turin, Italy, with the support of our long-standing partner, the Compagnia di San Paolo. The theme of the conference, regional action in times of global challenges, was woven throughout the panel sessions and keynote speeches.Stockholm China Forum 9June 10, 2011 / Stockholm, Sweden
The Ninth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 10 and 11 of June, 2011, with the support of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond.
On June 9, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Washington DC office hosted a conversation on Europe’s response to the Arab Spring, which focused primarily on the new European neighborhood policy and transatlantic cooperation in the southern Mediterranean.Central Asia’s New Strategic DynamicsMay 31, 2011 / BrusselsOn 31 May, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office hosted a delegation of parliamentarians from the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan for a discussion on the evolving internal dynamics of the region, as well as an analysis of the outlook for international involvement from their respective nations. The event was held under Chatham House Rule.
Sikorski, Feinstein cap conference on U.S.-Polish-European relationshipMay 28, 2011 / Warsaw
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein capped a German Marshall Fund conference in Warsaw with a reflection on U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Warsaw. Sikorski also honored Ron Asmus with a posthumous medal for his work to expand democracy and security in Poland.
TFMI Spin off project on the subject of Pre-departure Migrant TrainingMay 24, 2011 / The HagueOn May 24th a successful spin-off project of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), sponsored by GMF and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held in The Hague.Swedish Development Minister Carlsson champions social media in Arab worldApril 18, 2011 / Washington DC
On April 18, in Washington, DC, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson told an audience that social media can play a key role in supporting democratic change in repressive societies.
India Forum IIIApril 09, 2011 / London
On April 9-10, GMF held its third India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at Dartmouth House in London.
Political Reforms in TurkeyApril 07, 2011 / Washington, DC
On April 6, in Washington, GMF hosted a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Bülent Arınç about the political outlook for his country and prospects for constitutional reform in advance of upcoming general elections.
On March 28, GMF Paris Office, the Transatlantic Academy, and the Asia Centre, in collaboration with CERI-Sciences Po, organized an international workshop on the rise of China and its implications for the West, gathering over 130 participants from the main French institutions, Embassies, business sector and the media. Issues included different perspectives of the United States and the EU on China, views from other important neighboring Asian countries and hypothesis about China’s stabilization strategies.
Turkish Deputy Undersecretary: North African revolutions bring U.S.,Turkey closer togetherMarch 02, 2011 / Washington, DC
On March 2, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Ambassador Selim Yenel, deputy undersecretary at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Yenel discussed the latest trends in Turkey-U.S. relations, with a focus on potential areas for closer cooperation.
Belarusian activists give first-hand account of government crackdownFebruary 22, 2011 / Washington, DC
On Wednesday, February 16, GMF hosted a panel discussion featuring Voices from Belarus – a group of seven Belarusian citizens, civic activists, and political figures. The panel offered first-hand testimonials of the post-electoral crackdown and the tightening grip of the Lukashenko regime
GMF Fellow awarded Medal of Honor at book launchFebruary 15, 2011 / Washington, DC
On February 10, the Embassy of Slovakia and the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States Peter Burian hosted the launch of the book Friend-Partner-Ally by GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Pavol Demes, which tells the story of the relationship between Slovakia and the United States from the Velvet Revolution to today.TANGO across a Closed BorderJanuary 20, 2011 / Istanbul, Turkey
On January 20, The Turkish Armenian NGO Network, a Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation grantee, launched a new website to facilitate partnerships and promote civil society collaboration between the two countries.Former Belarusian political prisoner calls for action from U.S., EU leadersJanuary 06, 2011 / Washington, DC
On January 6, GMF hosted the first event in Washington, DC to discuss the December 19 presidential election in Belarus and subsequent riots and government crackdown. Natalya Kalyada and Irina Krasovskaya gave first-person testimonies of what it was like in Minsk that day and outlined the most effective response strategies for the United States and Europe.
Polish President Komorowski: Russia is worth engagementDecember 08, 2010 / Washington, DC
“You cannot ‘reset’ with 1,000 years of history,” Komorwoski said. “But we can ‘invest’ in new relations with Russia. Reset can happen at the end of the process, not the beginning." His first public appearance in the United States as Polish president came at a German Marshall Fund-organized event at the historic Willard Hotel. Komorowski arrived from a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama.
Secretary General of European Parliament Addresses Institutional Evolution after the Lisbon TreatyNovember 30, 2010 /
The event, moderated by Senior Director of Policy Programs Thomas Kleine Brockhoff, focused on the evolution of EU policymaking after the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty. Welle also addressed the Euro’s stability in light of recent financial crises and the impact of European Parliament on international trade agreements. Accompanied by members of European Parliament’s Washington-based staff, Welle emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation as the U.S. Congress and EU Parliament increasingly experience legislative and regulatory convergence.Climate experts analyze implications of midterm elections on energy legislationNovember 09, 2010 / Washington, DCOn November 9, GMF’s Climate & Energy Program hosted a lunch event titled, "How do the U.S. mid-term elections affect the transatlantic climate and energy debate?" The off-the-record discussion provided expert analysis of the implications of the recent elections for the climate and energy debate, including how investors are likely to react, what a new Republican agenda on these issues might look like, and how energy legislation is likely to fare during the 112th Congress. Former Russian Prime Minister discusses current politcal climate and upcoming electionsOctober 19, 2010 / Washington DC With Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of next year and presidential elections set for early 2012 as backdrop, GMF hosted a discussion on Russia’s political scene with Mikhail Kasyanov, former Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. On October 5, the Balkan Trust for Democracy, in cooperation with the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence and the European Integration Office of the Government of Serbia, hosted a conference entitled “Serbia On the Road to Europe – 10 Years After.” BRUSSELS – on September 23, GMF hosted in partnership with the United States Mission to the European Union a discussion on how to build a transatlantic partnership on data transfer and privacy protection. The Seventh Stockholm China Forum was held on the 12th and 13th of June, 2010, with the support of the Riksbankens Juibeleumsfond and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Topics discussed included Chinese foreign policy after the financial crisis, how to improve China's relationship with the West, the Iranian nuclear crisis, and ways to achieve economic rebalancing. On May 28, GMF hosted a roundtable discussion entitled “Walking Through the Open Door: The U.S. Role in Helping Bosnia-Herzegovina Join a Europe Whole and Free.” The conversation featured Douglas Davidson, Ivan Vejvoda, and Pavol Demes, and focused on recent developments in Bosnia and gave recommendations for U.S. government policy in this multi-ethnic country bordering Serbia and Croatia. On February 25, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Dr. Raffi Gregorian, the Acting High Representative of the Office of the High Representative (OHR), to discuss the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Dr. Gregorian, who has been at the center of international governance in BiH for the past two years, gave a detailed analysis of the conditions leading up to today's current challenges, as well as his estimation of the direction the country is moving. Ambassador Douglas Davidson, GMF Distinguished Visiting Fellow, moderated the discussion. From November 15-16, GMF convened a group of American, European, and North African policy experts to discuss the current and future potential for transatlantic cooperation on North Africa and the Mediterranean. On May 15, GMF held a series of events surrounding the EU-G8 Series, a two-panel workshop on the French Presidential elections and their impact on Europe and transatlantic relations, at the International Club in the Federal Foreign office. On November 10, the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) hosted U.S. Senators and U.S. Ambassadors to Serbia and Montenegro for a meeting with nine Serbian non-governmental organizations.
On October 13, to continue marking the 20th anniversary of German unification, GMF hosted a discussion of the prize-winning new book 1989: The Struggle to Create Post Cold-War Europe, with author Mary Elise Sarotte of the University of Southern California.Serbia On the Road to Europe: 10 Years AfterOctober 05, 2010 / Belgrade, Serbia
On October 1, in partnership with the Congressional Study Group on Germany and the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, GMF hosted a discussion with World Bank President Robert Zoellick to reflect on the 20th anniversary of German reunificationBuilding a transatlantic data partnership – How to protect fundamental privacy rights in times of new threatsSeptember 28, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
On September 16, GMF hosted a conference in Brussels to examine the future of Kosovar-Serbian relations following a July 22 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which stated that Kosovo’s declaration of independence does not violate international law.Ashton comments on Transatlantic Trends ResultsSeptember 15, 2010 / Brussels
On September 15 2010, GMF Brussels hosted the official launch of Transatlantic Trends 2010, the findings of which centered on Obama’s popularity, transatlantic views on security, Asia and Turkey and the dissatisfaction of the euro throughout the EU. High Representative Vice President Catherine Ashton commented on the results.
U.S. and German lawmakers discuss trade, security, and foreign relations at Congress-Bundestag ForumAugust 19, 2010 / Washington, DC and Dayton, OH
The seventh annual Congress-Bundestag Forum took place July 16 – 20 in Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., under the leadership of long-time participant Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH).The Fight Ahead: Predictions and Implications for the 2010 Congressional Mid-Term ElectionsJuly 12, 2010 / Washington, DC
Political analyst Charlie Cook discussed the current political environment and the outlook for the 2010 U.S. midterm elections in a discussion entitled “The Fight Ahead: Predictions and Implications for the 2010 Congressional Mid-Term Elections."The Road Forward for Belgrade and Pristina after the International Court of Justice OpinionJune 23, 2010 / Caglavica, Kosovo
On June 23 Ivan Vejvoda participated in a BTD grantee panel debate with Ilir Deda, director of the Kosovo Institute for Research and Policy Development, and Oliver Ivanovic, state secretary of the Republic of Serbia’s Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija, in a panel debate in Caglavica, Kosovo.Stockholm China Forum 7June 12, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
The city of Mitrovicë, Kosovo hosted the first annual Forum for Cities in Transition on May 24-28, bringing together ten cities from around the world, which are dealing with divisions from the aftermath of conflict.Anne-Marie Slaughter analyzes the future of the EU as an influential powerMay 03, 2010 / Washington, DC
On April 28, GMF’s Washington, DC office hosted a roundtable discussion featuring Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform in London and Anne-Marie Slaughter, director of policy planning at the U.S. Department of State. The event, "Can the European Union Remain Relevant?" was moderated by GMF Executive Vice President Karen Donfried.Ivan Vejvoda testifies on Western Balkans before U.S. Senate subcommitteeApril 15, 2010 / Washington, DC
On April 14, Balkan Trust for Democracy Executive Director Ivan Vejvoda testified on the state of the Western Balkans before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs. The hearing, "Unfinished Business in Southeast Europe: Opportunities and Challenges in the Western Balkans," was attended Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator George Voinovich (R-OH), and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), as well as all ambassadors from the Western Balkans.
The fifth annual Brussels Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium, March 26-28. Video of the Forum's sessions, as well as interviews, transcripts, and photos are on the Brussels Forum website.Berlin discussion centers on KosovoMarch 19, 2010 / BerlinGMF Berlin and the European Integration Strategy Association (EISA) co-hosted a lunch discussion on Kosovo at the Deutsche Parlamentarische Gesellschaft. Ilir Deda of the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development presented his perspective on Kosovo’s most pressing challenges.Lady Ashton speaks at GMF civil society meeting in BelgradeFebruary 19, 2010 / Belgrade, Serbia
On February 18, GMF’s Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD), in cooperation with the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence, hosted EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, along with other prominent representatives of civil society for a meeting in Serbia.Book Launch Sparks Debate on Russia-Georgia War and European SecurityFebruary 17, 2010 / Washington, DC
On February 17, GMF hosted a book discussion and debate on A Little War That Shook the World: Georgia, Russia, and the Future of the West by Ronald D. Asmus. The book discusses the causes and implications of the Russia-Georgia war of August 2008. Asmus was joined by Stephen Hadley, former national security advisor to George W. Bush.
GMF sponsored an America Abroad Media town hall event, with German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard Holbrooke discussing the critical issues affecting Afghanistan, NATO, and the transatlantic alliance. To watch highlights and discussion from the event, please click here.
On January 20, Carl Bildt, Swedish Foreign Minister; Sergey Markedonov, Director of the Department for Problems of Ethnic Relations at the Institute for Political and Military Analysis in Moscow; and GMF Executive Director Ron Asmus participated in a discussion about the war in Georgia and a new book on the same subject titled, A Little War that Shook the World: Georgia, Russia, and the Future of the West.Cook, Liberatore talk on U.S. Mid Term Elections and Obama’s AgendaJanuary 20, 2010 / Berlin, Brussels
On January 19-20, GMF's Berlin and Brussels offices hosted Robert G. Liberatore, GMF senior transatlantic fellow and Charles E. Cook, Jr., editor and publisher of "The Cook Political Report", for a discussion on "The 2010 Congressional Mid-Term Elections: What is Going to Happen and What Impact Will it Have on Obama's Agenda".Stockholm China Forum 6January 17, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
The Sixth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 17th and 18th of January, 2010, with the support of the STINT foundation, Riksbankens Juibeleumsfond and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda included discussions about the future of climate policy after Copenhagen, exit strategies from the global economic crisis, China's national security strategy beyond Taiwan, and the China-India relationship.Erdogan: U.S. and Turkey should strive for “model” partnershipDecember 08, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, December 8, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan for a speech on Turkish foreign policy and Turkish-U.S. relations. Erdogan’s speech touched on U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposed “model partnership” between Turkey and the United States, the Turkish economy’s post-recession strength, and Turkey’s foreign policy objectives.Genscher, Scowcroft, and Kimmit discuss the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall at 20th anniversary eventNovember 02, 2009 / Washington, DC
On November, 2, almost twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) reunited a panel of key players from 1989, including Hans-Dietrich Genscher, former foreign minister of the Federal Republic of Germany; Brent Scowcroft, former national security advisor to President George H.W. Bush; and Robert Kimmitt, former U.S. ambassador to Germany and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to discuss the events surrounding this historic anniversary and how it has shaped today's world.20 years after 1989, Berlin hosts annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsOctober 22, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyFrom October 22-25, the German Marshall Fund hosted the European Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in Berlin. The event, "20 years after 1989 -- Looking back and ahead: Are the ideals of democracy and market economy still valid?", looked at the legacy of the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago as well as current challenges and developments.German, American lawmakers tackle transatlantic themesJuly 06, 2009 / Berlin, ElmauFor five days, German and American lawmakers gathered in Berlin and Castle Elmau, Germany, to participate in the Congress-Bundestag Forum, where they renewed and deepened contacts with each other and discussed common transatlantic issues.Walking Through the Open Door: The U.S. Role in Helping Bosnia-Herzegovina Join a Europe Whole and FreeMay 28, 2009 / Washington, DC
Bennett addresses Peter Weitz journalism prize winnersSeptember 18, 2008 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, September 18, GMF hosted Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) to address the recipients of the Peter R. Weitz Prize for excellence and originality in U.S. reporting on Europe and the transatlantic relationship.Private Foundations as Global Civil Entrepreneurs: An Answer to Poor Performance of Global Governance?September 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn September 4, GMF and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a discussion entitled, "Private foundations as global civil entrepreneurs: An answer to poor performance of global governance?" Tine Stein and Lora Viola of the Social Science Research Center in Berlin were invited to share their research on the role of social and civil entrepreneurship in international development in government agencies, private foundations, non-profits, and global institutions.Figel: Need to educate our youth to compete in tomorrow’s economyMay 28, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 28, GMF hosted Jan Figel, the European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture, and Youth, for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing Europe as it works to educate its youth for a changing economic landscape. He was joined by Dr. Allan Goodman, president of the Institute for International Education, who offered a perspective on the future of American higher education.Vejvoda: Election results “secure European and democratic future” for Serbia, BalkansMay 16, 2008 / Washington, DCGMF Senior Communications Officer Will Bohlen sat down with Ivan Vejvoda, the executive director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, to talk about the surprise victory in recent Serbia elections by the pro-European coalition around Serbian President Boris Tadic.GMF holds roundtable on recent Serbian parliamentary electionMay 15, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 15, GMF held a roundtable discussion on the recent parliamentary election in Serbia that featured Ivan Vejvoda, executive director of GMF's Belgrade office and the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD). Ambassador Michael Polt, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF, participated in the discussion, and Pavol Demes, director of GMF's Bratislava office, moderated the discussion.U.S. elections speakers tour visits DC, European citiesApril 07, 2008 / Washington, DC - Turin - Munich - Stockholm"We don't contribute to the American presidency, but we are certainly part of it." Piero Gastaldo's opening remarks at an event co-sponsored by GMF and the Compagnia di San Paolo in Turin, Italy, reflected the mood seen at each stop on the German Marshall Fund's second European speakers tour on the 2008 U.S. presidential elections. The tour brought three political-insiders from Washington, DC, to Turin, Munich, and Stockholm for a series of events on the November elections.Book presentation – “Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe”March 04, 2008 / ViennaOn March 4, the Austrian Parliament hosted a presentation of the book Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe that was edited by GMF's Joerg Forbrig and Pavol Demeš in cooperation with Erste Stiftung. The event featured Barbara Prammer, president of the Austrian Parliament; Erhard Busek, special coordinator of the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe; Sonja Puntscher-Riekmann, director of the Research Institute on European Integration; Boris Marte, managing director of Erste Stiftung; and Pavol Demeš , director of Central and Eastern Europe of GMF. Held in the historic committee room of the lower house, the event provided an opportunity for Austrian policymakers, journalists, and NGO representatives, as well as students, to discuss recent democratic changes in Central and Eastern Europe.The race to the White House: an analysis of Super TuesdayFebruary 06, 2008 / BerlinOn February 6, GMF Berlin, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, hosted a discussion entitled "The race to the White House: an analysis of Super Tuesday." About 120 people attended a panel discussion with William Chandler, a professor at University of California-San Diego; Mr. William Drozdiak from American Council on Germany; and Mr. Ralf Beste, Marshall Memorial Fellow and a journalist with Der Spiegel in Berlin. Constanze Stelzenmüller, executive director of GMF's Berlin Office, moderated the discussion held in the State Representation of Baden-Württemberg.Fried: U.S., EU need “unity and determiniation to take action” following TroikaDecember 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn December 17, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion entitled "Serbia and Kosovo: Conclusion of the Troika process," featuring Daniel Fried, assistant secretary for the bureau of European and Eurasian affairs at the U.S. Department of State; and Dr. Klaus Scharioth, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. The response was led by two of GMF's transatlantic fellows, Laurie Dundon, former advisor to the U.S. special envoy for the Balkans; and Michael Polt, former U.S. ambassador to Serbia. A podcast interview with Secretary Fried and Ambassador Scharioth is available for download.USAID Administrator Fore praises public-private partnershipsDecember 03, 2007 / Washington, DCSpeaking December 3 at the U.S. launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore said the advent of public-private partnerships has changed the face of development.Volker: “Important to have vision,” when addressing Mediterranean policyNovember 15, 2007 / Washington, DC
