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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
Shifting Economies, Shifting Migration Patterns: Local Impacts and Policy ResponsesApril 23, 2013 / Turino, Italy
GMF hosted the first International City Dialogue in Turin, Italy, with the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo and FIERI, on April 11-13, 2013.Italy and the Eurozone: Challenges AheadApril 17, 2013 / Washington DC
The Mediterranean Program of GMF hosted a discussion on the political and economic future of Italy with Lorenzo Bini Smaghi and Ettore Greco.India Trilateral Forum 6April 12, 2013 / Stockholm, SwedenOn April 12 and 13, GMF and Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosted the sixth India Trilateral Forum, an ongoing dialogue between European, American, and Indian policymakers and commentators.The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider AtlanticMarch 28, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
On Tuesday, March 27, the Brussels office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the presentation of The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider Atlantic, a report published by GMF in partnership with the OCP Foundation.The 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.Trilateral Strategy Group: “Growth, Innovation and the New Geo-Economics: European, Turkish and American Perspectives”March 03, 2013 / IstanbulThe seventh meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group was held in İstanbul, from March 3-5. Free Trade Debate with Constanze Picking and Bruce StokesFebruary 22, 2013 / Paris, France
GMF-Paris and the American Chamber of Commerce in France organized a discussion on the political debate circling a US-EU Free Trade Agreement, its obstacles and potential.French National Assembly Partners with the GMF Paris Office for Symposium on Transatlantic RelationsFebruary 21, 2013 / Paris, France
The French National Assembly and GMF-Paris organized a parliamentary symposium on “Transatlantic Relations in Times of Crisis — Perspectives of the Second Obama Administration.”Working Toward a Comprehensive Transatlantic Free Trade AgreementFebruary 20, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
On February 20, 2013, the Brussels office of GMF and the U.S. Embassy to Belgium hosted a luncheon discussion on working toward a transatlantic trade agreement.Europe Emerges from the CrisisFebruary 13, 2013 / Washington DC
On February 13, 2013, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, Federal Minister for Labor and Social Affairs of Germany.Senior French Business and Political Leaders Discuss Global Swing States ReportJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, France
GMF Paris Office organized a breakfast-debate at the Hôtel Bristol in Paris, with a prestigious panel of international corporate representativesGMF Paris and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expert Roundtable on Global Swing StatesJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, France
the Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States co-organizedGlobal Swing States and the Future of International OrderJanuary 15, 2013 / Berlin, Germany
GMF’s Berlin office hosted Transatlantic Fellow Dr. Daniel Kliman who presented the Global Swing States report at the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the Federal Foreign Office.GMF Brussels hosts Global Swing States report launch debateJanuary 10, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
Global Swing States discussion throws up interesting questions on how U.S. and Europe can interact with rising economies indicated in the report. Lugar Institute for Diplomacy and Congress Ambassadorial RoundtableJanuary 09, 2013 / Washington, DC 
On Wednesday January 9, 2012, Senator Richard Lugar was joined by a distinguished group of twenty-five diplomats at the inaugural Ambassadorial Roundtable of the Richard G. Lugar Institute for Diplomacy and CongressTurkey’s Rise: a Private Sector ViewDecember 17, 2012 / Washington, DC
On December 17th, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an evening conversation with M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). 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). “Rethinking Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the U.S. and EU”December 06, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF and the U.S. Mission to the EU hosted an event on redefining innovation and entrepreneurship. GMF-Paris & CSIS Breakfast Debate with Dr. Alexander LennonDecember 06, 2012 / Paris, France
Event on the “Real China Challenge” explored Sino-American dialogue on international issues.Global Turkey in Europe ConferenceDecember 05, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Conference discussed Turkey’s role in the EU, impact of economic crisis on Turkey and Turkish foreign policy.After the U.S. Elections: What now for Obama, America and the Republican Party?November 16, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels and Ifri Brussels, co-organized an event on the outcome of the U.S. elections and its implications for America and the Republican Party. U.S. Presidential Elections 2012 International SymposiumOctober 26, 2012 / Paris, France
The Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized on Thursday October 25th and Friday 26th, 2012, an international symposium titled “U.S. Presidential Elections 2012”, in partnership with the Centre d’études et de recherches internationales-Sciences Po, the Alliance Program, the U.S. Embassy, Le Monde and the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po Paris.Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for the EU and International PartnersOctober 22, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) convened a symposium on the wider implications of the discovery of large natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean region. GMF Paris Launches Transatlantic Trends, Celebrates Key AnniversariesSeptember 17, 2012 / Paris, France
The Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States presented the official results of the 2012 Transatlantic Trends.
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.Bringing Europe Back on Track: A discussion with Danish Minister Nicolai WammenJuly 10, 2012 / Washington, DC
GMF welcomed Danish Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen for a discussion on the Danish Presidency of the European Union.
Renewable Energy in North Africa: Prospects for EU and the RegionJuly 10, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels hosted a roundtable discussion on the potential for the development of renewable energy in North Africa and the impact it could have on the region and Europe’s energy mix.
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.
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.
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?” MMF Breakfast: The Future of the EurozoneApril 04, 2012 / ParisOn April 4, 2012, the Paris office organized a special Marshall Memorial Fellows breakfast at the French Senate, with Senator Jean Arthuis, author of the report on the Future of the Eurozone.
The Case for Renewing Transatlantic CapitalismMarch 19, 2012 / WarsawThe Case for Renewing Transatlantic Capitalism report presentation took place on Monday, March 19 in Warsaw’s Radisson Blu hotel, Poland. The report is a result of collaboration of a high-level group convened by demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy (Warsaw), the German Marshall Fund of the United States (Washington, DC), Notre Europe (Paris), Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (Berlin) and European Policy Centre (Brussels).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.
Europe in Crisis: Implications for PolandMarch 06, 2012 /
On March 6, the GMF Warsaw Offices hosted a panel discussion on the euro crisis and its implications for Poland with Minister Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Dr. Guntram Wolff and Joseph Quinlan. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Andrew Michta, GMF Warsaw Office Director.
Task Force Encourages New Approach to U.S. – EU Trade RelationsFebruary 23, 2012 / Washington, DC
Following a week of launch events across Europe, on February 22, the German Marshall Fund hosted the U.S. launch of the report from the Transatlantic Task Force on Trade and Investment, “A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership.”
‘A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership’ Launched in EuropeFebruary 22, 2012 / Brussels
The report of the Transatlantic Taskforce on Trade and Investment was launched in Europe through a series of events in Paris (February 14), Brussels (February 15), and Berlin (February 17).
A New Era for Transatlantic Trade LeadershipFebruary 14, 2012 / ParisOn February 14, 2012, the Paris office organized, in collaboration with Sciences-Po Paris, a launch of the report by the Transatlantic Task Force on Trade and Investment.
The Limits of German PowerJanuary 26, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
On January 25th 2012, GMF's Warsaw Office hosted Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff and Hanns Maull to discuss their recent report, “The Limits of German Power”, which focuses on Germany's as a global player and particularly its changing role since 1989.
On January 19, the German Marshall Fund in Berlin organized a breakfast discussion at the German Bundestag on “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia”. European Federalism Revisited – German Views on the Euro CrisisDecember 21, 2011 / Warsaw, Poland
In response to a powerful speech delivered in Berlin by the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski, the GMF Warsaw office organized a panel discussion with representatives of the German policy community.
Deputy Head of European Central Bank gives new perspective on eurozone debt crisisNovember 18, 2011 / Washington, DCOn November 14, GMF hosted Gabriel Glöckler, Deputy Head of the EU Institutions Division at the European Central Bank, for a roundtable discussion on “Understanding the Dynamics of the Eurozone Debt Crisis: The view from the European Central Bank.”
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.GMF Study Tour Takes a Closer Look at the South Caucasus and its ConflictsOctober 16, 2011 / Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; Yerevan, Armenia U.S. Officials Discuss U.S.-Indian Defense Initiatives, New Economic PartnershipOctober 04, 2011 / Washington, DCLatvian Finance Minister Explains Country’s Economic SuccessSeptember 26, 2011 / Washington, DCSenator Dick Durbin outlines plan for economic recovery at Marshall ForumSeptember 16, 2011 / Chicago, IllinoisCongress-Bundestag Forum India Study TourAugust 30, 2011 / New Delhi and Mumbai, IndiaThe German Marshall Fund and the Robert Bosch Stiftung organized a four-day study tour to India for members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag.
IMF Assistant Director presents findings on Germany’s economic standing in the EUAugust 11, 2011 / Washington, DCDeputy Finance Minister provides German perspective on solutions to the Eurozone crisisAugust 01, 2011 / Washington, DCOn July 26, GMF hosted Steffen Kampeter, Parliamentary State Secretary/Deputy Finance Minister in the German Ministry of Finance, for a lunch event titled Germany and the Eurozone Crisis: The View from Berlin, the most recent discussion in GMF’s Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy event series.
European Parliament Member gives German perspective on Eurozone crisisJuly 13, 2011 / Washington, DC
On July 11, GMF hosted Reinhard Bütikofer, member of the European Parliament and vice-chair of the group of the Greens/ European Free Alliance for a breakfast discussion titled, Crisis in the Eurozone and Germany’s role: A view from a German in Brussels. The event was part of GMF's Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy event series.
Atlantic Forum in MoroccoJune 17, 2011 / Rabat, Morocco
On June 17-19, 2011, GMF, in partnership with Morocco’s OCP Foundation, held the first Atlantic Forum in Morocco, organized around the theme of Rethinking the Atlantic Agenda.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 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.
The Euro crisis, a perspective from the United StatesMarch 30, 2011 / Paris, FranceOn Wednesday March 30, the GMF Paris office hosted Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes for a conference on the “Euro crisis, a perspective from the United States,” in collaboration with the Groupe d’Economie Mondiale (GEM-Sciences Po), headed by moderator Patrick Messerlin. The audience gathered around 25 experts from French and European institutions, think tanks, and research centers.
The Rise of China: Views of Key CountriesMarch 28, 2011 / Paris, France
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.
Panel debates findings of first Transatlantic Trends: Leaders surveyMarch 15, 2011 / Brussels
On March 15, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office launched the first edition of the Transatlantic Trends: Leaders survey, which was conducted in cooperation with the Compagnia di San Paolo. Brussels office Deputy Director Corinna Hörst moderated the event, while Prof. Pierangelo Isernia of the University of Siena and a member of the Transatlantic Trends advisory board presented the findings. Panelists Dr. Christian Leffler of the European External Action Service, and Member of the European Parliament Ana Gomes from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats shared their own thoughts on the findings to a full house.
Perspectives and priorities for Eurozone developmentMarch 11, 2011 / Washington, DC
On March 8, GMF hosted Gabriel Glöckler, Deputy Head of the EU Institutions Division at the European Central Bank, for a roundtable discussion on “The Future of the Eurozone: Right and Wrong Turns ahead,” as part of its Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy event series.U.S. — EU economic relations in a multi-polar worldFebruary 01, 2011 / Washington, DC
On Thursday, January 20 the GMF's Economic Policy Program, the Transatlantic Academy, and Bruegel, the leading Brussels-based economic think tank, hosted a day-long conference featuring three panel discussion and a luncheon keynote speech by Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Charles Collyns and comments by Antonio de Lecea, Acting Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to the United States.Former Bolivian President discusses outcomes of G20 Seoul summitDecember 10, 2010 / Washington, DC
As part of its G20 in the Global Economy initiative, the German Marshall Fund’s Economic Policy Program hosted former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga on December 2, to recap the G20 Seoul Summit and present a report by the Club de Madrid titled “The G20’s Role in the Post-Crisis World.”New report released on impact of economic crisis in eastern EuropeDecember 09, 2010 / On November 30, GMF hosted the Washington, DC release of a new report titled “Whither growth in central and eastern Europe? Policy lessons for an integrated Europe.” The report, done in cooperation with the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel and the Vienna Institute for International Economics, focused on the impact of the economic crisis on Eastern Europe countries, which have been particularly affected.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.Legatum Institute launches Prosperity Index 2010November 10, 2010 / Washington, DC
In a world beset by dramatic change, where many different factors impact well-being in multiple and complex ways, it is useful to assess the prosperity of nations through more than simple income-based measurements like GDP. The Legatum Prosperity Index 2010 offers a multi-faceted analysis of prosperity, examining 110 countries using 89 different variables. On November 10, 2010, GMF hosted a public event for the release of the 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index and the data concerning transatlantic relations.Roundtable Discussion: “The Eurozone Crisis and Implications for the Transatlantic Economic Relationship”October 07, 2010 / Washington DCOn October 7, Jean Pisani-Ferry, the director of the Brussels based think tank Bruegel, presented his views on the internal dynamics of the European sovereign debt crises and his ideas for the way forward.India Forum IIOctober 01, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
On October 1-2, GMF held its second India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Stockholm.International Seminar on “The New International Role of Turkey”September 27, 2010 / Paris
On September 27, GMF Paris hosted an international seminar on the “New International Role of Turkey,” in cooperation with the Forum du Futur and the Association France-Amériques.WTO appellate body members discuss the future of the organizationSeptember 23, 2010 / Washington, DCOn September 23, American University’s College of Law and The German Marshall Fund hosted a panel discussion on the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO).The panelists pointed out the fact that it has become increasingly difficult to forge consensus at the WTO among an expanding membership. It was noted that a major cause is the shift of global economic power to emerging economies in Asia and Latin America.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. The Path to Prosperity: Africa’s Regional Economic Communities and Transatlantic CooperationJuly 20, 2010 / Washington, DC
On Tuesday, July 20, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Manchester Trade Ltd co-hosted a half-day experts’ roundtable discussion on African regional integration through the continent’s regional economic communities (RECs) and ways in which transatlantic partners can support African economic integration. The roundtable discussion was attended by members of the U.S. government, representatives of the European Union and its member states, African embassy representatives and both private sector and civil society experts on RECs and regional economic integration in Africa. The event also featured three special guests from REC secretariats in Africa.
Promoting energy security and clean energy innovation without impeding economic growthJuly 20, 2010 / Washington, DC
At a lunch sponsored by GMF's Climate & Energy Program, Katherina Reiche, C. Boyden Gray, and James Connaughton explored the policy options currently under consideration by Congress at a critical time in the U.S. energy and climate debate.
MIT professor presents Product Space model to improve trade and development policiesJuly 13, 2010 / Washington, DC
At a July 13 lunch event hosted by GMF, Professor Cesar Hidalgo presented the concepts behind his innovative Product Space model, which sheds new light on the economic basis of production and export diversification.Lewandowski speaks on the economic crisis & securing Europe’s futureJune 23, 2010 / Washington, DC
EU Commissioner emphasizes need for a global approach to respond to today's financial and sovereign debt challenges.International Seminar on Mediterranean and Transatlantic CooperationJune 21, 2010 / Paris, FranceOn June 21 2010, GMF, in collaboration with the Italian think tank Italianieuropei (Rome), organized a full-day international seminar in Paris on the topic of Mediterranean and transatlantic cooperation. The conference addressed a range of issues facing the Mediterranean region, including the last French initiative, the Union for the Mediterranean (motivations, public presentation, structure, financing, proposed projects, and challenges beyond the Barcelona process), the role of transatlantic relations in the success of the Union, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and Turkey's new role.Stockholm China Forum 7June 12, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
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.
GMF Launches G20 in the Global Economy event seriesMay 26, 2010 / Washington, DC.On May 25, GMF hosted an off-the record luncheon with senior economic officials and financial policy experts to discuss the advancing financial regulatory reforms in the United States and Europe.Brussels Forum wraps upMarch 23, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
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.Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series – After the Meltdown: The Rise of State CapitalismMarch 10, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
On March 10, GMF Brussels hosted an event entitled, "Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series - Part III - After the Meltdown: The Rise of State Capitalism." It featured Marc De Vos, Professor at the Ghent University Law School and general director of the Brussels based think-tank Itinera Institute, and Clay Lowery, Former Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (2005-2009) and currently managing director at Glover Park Group. Russian Coal: Europe’s New Energy ChallengeMarch 09, 2010 / Brussels
On March 9, GMF hosted an event in Brussels that featured Kevin Rosner's paper, "Russian Coal: Europe's New Energy Challenge." The paper looks at the complex relationship between natural gas and coal within Russia's energy and power sector and how this relationship influences energy security and climate change. Europe receives large quantities of its natural gas from Russia.Experts call for new transatlantic trade and development agenda in the post-economic crisis environmentMarch 08, 2010 / Washington, DCOn March 8, GMF hosted Fiona Shera, Edward Barker, Mary Ott, and Katrin Kuhlmann to discuss transatlantic cooperation on trade and development in the post-economic crisis environment. The speakers concentrated on market access opportunities for developing countries suffering economic recession, and discussed transatlantic cooperation on trade and capacity building policies.India ForumFebruary 20, 2010 / London, United KingdomOn February 20 and 21, GMF held the inaugural India Forum in London. As well as broader discussions on relations between Europe, the United States and India, sessions included conversations on reforming international architecture, the rise of Asia, the unfolding situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the future of the Indian economy, maritime security and counter-terrorism.U.S. Undersecretary Hormats speaks at conference on the transatlantic economic partnershipJanuary 25, 2010 / Washington, DCOn January 25, GMF hosted an event on Capitol Hill titled, "The New European Commission - A Renewal of the Transatlantic Economic Partnership?" This half-day conference, which featured panelists from international institutions, multinational corporations, think tanks, and the media, focused on the future of the transatlantic economic relationship in light of the global financial crisis; changes to the European Union's architecture; and recent shifts in global governance from the G8 to the G20. Robert Hormats, Undersecretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State , delivered a keynote address on the state of the transatlantic economic partnership and the future of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC).
To listen to the complete remarks of Undersecretary Hormats, please click here.
Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian CenturyJanuary 22, 2010 / Washington, DC
On January 22, GMF hosted a lunch featuring Ashley Tellis, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and author of a new GMF paper "Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian Century."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.European Commission Trade and Development director discusses trade policy and preference programsJanuary 06, 2010 / Washington, DCOn December 16, GMF hosted Peter Thompson, the director of Trade and Development for the Directorate General - Trade in the European Commission, for an event entitled "Trade as a Development Tool: A View from the EU." Thompson was joined by respondent Kimberly Elliott of the Center for Global Development, and the event was moderated by GMF Transatlantic Fellow Katrin Kuhlmann.What Does Japan Think?December 07, 2009 / Tokyo, Japan
The German Marshall Fund and Tokyo Foundation organized a four-day seminar for senior opinion makers in Tokyo in an effort to increase transatlantic understanding of Japan in the wake of political change and as its role as a transatlantic ally comes under threat from a changing world.Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series: China’s Role in the Post-Crisis Global EconomyDecember 02, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn December 2, GMF presented the second part of the Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series in Brussels. The lunch discussion "China's Role in the Post-Crisis Global Economy", was the second in a series of four events dedicated to the promotion of a broader understanding of key global challenges arising from the global financial crisis, organized with the generous support of the U.S. mission.GMF releases book on the future of EU-ACP Economic Partnership AgreementsNovember 19, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumWhen China Rules the WorldNovember 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn November 17, 2009, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) invited author Martin Jacques to speak on his newly published book When China Rules the World, with a response by Robert Kagan, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The event was moderated by Andrew Small, transatlantic fellow at GMF. The speakers presented their views on the rise of China, how it may be similar or different from the rise of powers in the West, and what implications this might have for the United States, Europe, and Asia.Zahrnt and Hebebrand discuss impact of sanitary and phytosanitary standards on trade and developmentNovember 05, 2009 / Washington, DC
On November 5, GMF hosted Valentin Zahrnt and Charlotte Hebebrand for a discussion on the impact of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures on trade and development. SPS measures play an important role in protecting human, animal, and plant health, but when national standards diverge from each other, they can be cumbersome and difficult to comply with, especially for developing country producers. In some cases they may even function as non-tariff barriers that have trade distorting effects Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series: Between Collapse and Recovery – Challenges to the Global Financial SystemOctober 21, 2009 / Brussels, Belgium
On October 21, GMF launched a Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series in Brussels. The launch of the series “Between Collapse and Recovery -- Challenges to the Global Financial System” marks the first of a series of four events dedicated to the promotion of a broader understanding of key global challenges arising from the global financial crisis, organized with the generous support of the U.S. Mission to the EU.Kolbe and McKechnie: How can we work more effectively with fragile states?October 19, 2009 / Istanbul, TurkeyHow has the economic crisis impacted fragile states and what are the implications for development? How can donors respond to these states and their societies given the severely low levels of governance? Are there local capacities or “islands of excellence” even in the most underdeveloped states? How can we better leverage the private sector to support governance, growth, and stability? During the 2009 IMF and the World Bank Meetings in Istanbul, these challenges were discussed by Senior Transatlantic Fellow Jim Kolbe and Alastair McKechnie, Director of the World Bank's Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries Group and former country director in Afghanistan.Michael Froman discusses the state of the transatlantic relationship and role of the TECOctober 16, 2009 / Washington, DC
On October 16, the German Marshall Fund was pleased to host a conversation with Michael Froman, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Assistant to the President, focusing on the state of the transatlantic relationship, as well as the upcoming Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) meeting, which is scheduled to take place on October 27.Watch livestreaming of GMF event on role of trade in global development today at 2:30pm ESTOctober 14, 2009 / Washington, DCGMF will host the event "The Role of Trade in Promoting U.S. Global Development Goals," with Ambassador Demetrios J. Marantis, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday, October 14. Please click here to watch the event live from 2:30-3:30pm EST.G20 Backslide? GTA second report reveals more than 100 blatantly discriminatory measuresSeptember 23, 2009 / Washington, DCIn the run up to the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, the Global Trade Alert (GTA) released its second report on global protectionism. According to the report G20 members have passed more than 100 'blatantly discriminatory measures.' In a podcast, GMF Fellow Jennifer Hillman interviews Simon Evenett of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) on the latest GTA findings in advance of the summit.GMF launches protectionism-monitoring initiative Global Trade Alert in BrusselsSeptember 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn September 3-4, GMF, together with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), launched the Global Trade Alert (GTA) initiative in Brussels with a series of events with Professor Simon Evenett, co-director of CEPR's International Trade Program and coordinator of GTA.GMF launches protectionism-monitoring initiative Global Trade Alert in ChinaAugust 11, 2009 / Beijing, ChinaOn August 11-12, GMF, together with the Chinese Academy for Social Sciences (CASS) launched the Global Trade Alert (GTA) in Beijing, China. The trade watch initiative by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) was presented by Simon Evenett, Co-Director of the CEPR Program in International Trade and Regional Economics, to a select group of senior Chinese policymakers and trade experts.Discussion analyzes WTO disciplines for subsidies during the economic crisisJuly 27, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Monday, July 27 GMF hosted an event with James Bacchus and Gary Hufbauer to discuss transatlantic collaboration on stronger WTO disciplines for subsidies in a period of bailouts and stimulus packages. The discussion took place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill and was moderated by Bruce Stokes, a senior transatlantic fellow with GMF and an international economics columnist for the National Journal.Capitol Hill workshop tackles cap-and-tradeJuly 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn July 17, GMF hosted an all-morning workshop on Capitol Hill entitled “Cap-and-Trade,Competitiveness, and International Trade: The Implications of the Latest Data and Legislative Developments.” The workshop focused on the costs and benefits of a range of policy options that could be included in a U.S. emissions trading system to address concerns about potential negative impacts on the competitiveness of energy-intensive, trade-exposed U.S. industries.Cost containment: Options for managing the costs of cap-and-tradeJune 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn June 29, the German Marshall Fund hosted an all-morning workshop on Capitol Hill for congressional staff titled "Cost Containment: Options for Managing the Costs of Cap-and-Trade." The event was an opportunity to focus on one of the most contentious issues of the U.S. cap-and-trade debate: how to prevent carbon allowance prices that are too high, too low, or too volatile.Protectionism-monitoring Global Trade Alert launches in WashingtonJune 22, 2009 / Washington, DCA GMF policy lunch event on June 22 was moderated by Bruce Stokes, a well-known international economics columnist at the National Journal and a Transatlantic Fellow with GMF, and brought together distinguished trade specialists located in Washington DC. During the event Simon Evenett described Global Trade Alert by highlighting its four major characteristics.Is Europe doing enough? Economics and policies in the wake of the global financial crisisJune 18, 2009 / Washington, DCOn June 18, the GMF hosted a public discussion entitled, “Is Europe doing enough? Economics and policies in the wake of the global financial crisis.” The discussion featured Marek Belka, director of the European department of the International Monetary Fund and former prime minister of Poland. Sean Mulvaney, director of the Economic Policy Program at GMF, gave a brief introduction and moderated the event.The interaction of climate policies and the multilateral trading systemJune 12, 2009 / Washington, DCOn June 12, GMF hosted a luncheon for congressional staffers on how climate policies and the multilateral trading system could interact or even come into conflict.Transatlantic Trade and Investment Report Launched in BrusselsJune 09, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 9, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) along with the Centre for European Reform (CER) co-hosted an event in Brussels to launch a new report authored by Philip Whyte of CER.Report from GMF’s new Trilateral Strategy Group tackles economic crisisJune 04, 2009 / Istanbul, TurkeyUnderscoring the potentially far-reaching social, political, and geopolitical consequences of the global crisis, GMF releases, "The Global Economic Crisis: Strategic Implications for Turkey, Europe, and the United States," a final report following the inaugural meeting of its newly created Trilateral Strategy Group in Turkey. The report offers reflections of the debate from the June meeting and raises larger questions about power and competitiveness, and offers opportunities to rethink longstanding approaches to Turkey in a transatlantic context. Agenda and full report available for download.Transatlantic Approaches to Tackling the Financial Crisis DiscussedMay 11, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn Monday, May 11, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) together with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation hosted a panel discussion in Berlin titled "Tackling the Financial Crisis - Approaches From Both Sides of the Atlantic," featuring GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joseph Quinlan, Member of the German Bundestag Otto Fricke (FDP), Steven Clemons of the New America Foundation and Daniela Schwarzer of Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik. The discussion was moderated by Petra Pinzler of the German weekly DIE ZEIT.Fifth Stockholm China ForumMay 08, 2009 / Stockholm, SwedenOn May 8 and 9, GMF, in conjunction with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, STINT, and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, organized the Fifth Stockholm China Forum.GMF event examines economic competitiveness and cap-and-trade policy on Capitol HillMarch 26, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 26, the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the British Embassy, hosted a public event on Capitol Hill to discuss economic competitiveness and cap-and-trade policy. The event featured a panel of six speakers and Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA) provided closing remarks.The EU, NATO and Asia: Does Europe have a strategic approach to the region?March 24, 2009 / BrusselsGMF hosted a debate on how far Asia's relationship with Europe and the transatlantic community has come - and how far it still has to go. GMF Resident Fellow Michito Tsuruoka presented his perspective on the question, followed by a contribution from Thierry Legendre, Policy Advisor in the Private Office of the Secretary-General of NATO.GMF event outlines ambitions of London G-20 summitMarch 13, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 13, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Dominick Chilcott, deputy head of mission of the British Embassy, for a luncheon discussion to outline the ambitions of the British Government for the upcoming G-20 summit in London and explain how these goals will relate to growing signs of protectionism. William A. Reinsch, president of the National Foreign Trade Council, provided a response to Mr. Chilcott's remarks.NPR broadcasts EU, Ukraine, Russia leaders debating gas crisis and the way forwardJanuary 26, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 26, the German Marshall Fund and the European Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel discussion on the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis. The panelists were Alexandr Vondra, deputy prime minister for European Affairs for the Czech Republic; Hryhoriy Nemyria, deputy prime minister for European and International Integration for Ukraine; Vladimir Chizhov, Russian ambassador to the European Union; and Pierre Noel, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Discussion focused on the origins of the current crisis and the leaders' thoughts on the way forward and will be broadcast on NPR Worldwide's stations the weekend of February 14, 2009.After the deluge: The United States, Europe, Asia and the remaking of global financeJanuary 15, 2009 / BrusselsOn January 15, GMF and Bruegel hosted an event featuring GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joe Quinlan with comments from Bruegel Director Jean Pisani-Ferry in Brussels. The discussion focused on recent economic developments in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and likely developments in the future. The impact of the financial crisis on Central and Eastern EuropeDecember 10, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 10, GMF hosted a Congressional staff lunch discussion with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joe Quinlan, who delivered remarks on the current financial crisis, its root causes, and how the U.S. and Europe should respond. Joe's presentation provoked a lively discussion moderated by Sean Mulvaney, GMF's Director of Economic Policy at GMF. Sixteen Congressional staffers with foreign policy, trade, and financial services backgrounds attended, as well as one Member of Congress. This highlighted the pressing need for more sensible policy dialogue on global economic issues.GMF study tour examines regional themes of CaucasusNovember 16, 2008 / Georgia - Azerbaijan - TurkeyFrom November 16-21, GMF organized a study tour to Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Among the participants were journalists, government officials, and think tank representatives. The group visited Tbilisi, Baku, and Istanbul, where they met with high-ranking government officials, opposition leaders, NGO representatives, journalists, and leaders of the business community in order to obtain a broad overview of the current situation in each country and region.The Doha round as a global insurance policy against increasing protectionismNovember 13, 2008 / Washington, DCA recent study by Antoine Bouët and David Laborde from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) stresses a potential loss of $1,064bn in world trade if world leaders fail to conclude the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations in the next few weeks and implement subsequently protectionist policies. Bouët and Laborde unveiled an economic study at "Completing the Doha round: A global insurance policy against protectionism in turbulent economic times," at an event on November 13 hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.Wexler: Extraordinary opportunities for transatlantic relationshipNovember 13, 2008 / BrusselsCongressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, said there are extraordinary opportunities for the transatlantic relationship under an Obama administration, but cautioned that expectations may be way too large to meet.10th Marshall Forum addresses globalizationOctober 23, 2008 / CopenhagenFrom October 23-25, 2008, 200 alumni of GMF's Marshall Memorial Fellowship program convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 10th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs. Entitled "Who is in Control of Globalization? Transatlantic Dialogues on New Policy Initiatives," the three-day gathering also hosted grantees, partners, and GMF fellows to discuss the transatlantic relationship in a global context.Time to rethink the WTO?September 26, 2008 / Washington, DCOn Friday September 26, GMF hosted a discussion on the institutional challenges facing the World Trade Organization (WTO) entitled "Time to rethink the WTO?" with Debra Steger, professor of law at the University of Ottawa, and Vinod Busjeet, minister counselor at the Embassy of Mauritius. Jennifer Hillman, a senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, introduced the speakers and moderated the discussion. A podcast interview with Debra Steger is also available for download.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.Book discussion: What does China think?May 09, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 9, GMF hosted Mark Leonard for a discussion of his new book, "What Does China Think." While there has been much focus on the economic rise of China, scholars have devoted little attention to the philosophical, political, and cultural debates within China. Mark Leonard, the executive director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Dr. David Shambaugh, the director of the China Policy Program at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, discussed the intellectual debates within China, and the impact these internal debates may have on Europe and the United States.Open skies: Will there ever be truly open transatlantic air services?April 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn April 14, the GMF hosted a luncheon panel discussion entitled “Open skies: Will there ever be truly open transatlantic air services?” The event is part of the GMF’s Transatlantic marketplace & international regulatory cooperation projects, which examine how cooperation can be enhanced to benefit the transatlantic economy.Mutual recognition of securities exchanges: Prospects for transatlantic cooperationMarch 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 4, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Mutual recognition of securities exchanges: Prospects for transatlantic cooperation." A system such as this would allow foreign exchanges and broker-dealers to offer investment products to U.S. investors without first having to register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an idea suggested last year by senior SEC officials and discussed at roundtable convened by the SEC. To better understand the issue, GMF hosted Randal K. Quarles of the Carlyle Group, Nicolas Véron of the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel, and Peter Chepucavage of the International Association of Small Broker Dealers and Advisors.Sleeping giant: Awakening the transatlantic services economyDecember 10, 2007 / Washington, DCOn December 10, GMF hosted Dr. Daniel Hamilton, director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and Randal Quarles, managing director at the Carlyle Group in Washington, DC, for a breakfast discussion to present the findings of the book "Sleeping Giant: Awakening the Transatlantic Services Economy." The discussion was moderated by Richard Salt, transatlantic economic fellow at GMF. Volker: “Important to have vision,” when addressing Mediterranean policyNovember 15, 2007 / Washington, DCFrom 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.
Opportunities and challenges for the Transatlantic Economic CouncilNovember 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 14, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion entitled "Fostering a transatlantic economic partnership: Opportunities and challenges for the Transatlantic Economic Council," with Angelos Pangratis, deputy head of the delegation of the European Commission to the United States; John Cobau, director for international trade at the National Security Council; Kathryn Hauser, U.S. executive director of the TransAtlantic Business Dialogue; and Bernhard Welschke, president of the Representative of German Industry and Trade. The event was moderated by Richard Salt, GMF transatlantic fellow. The event aimed to outline the results of the first meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) on November 9, 2007, and address upcoming challenges and opportunities for the TEC.American and European journalists examine Vietnam, CambodiaNovember 11, 2007 / Cambodia, VietnamFrom November 11-19, GMF took a group of journalists to Vietnam and Cambodia to gain deeper understanding of the main issues facing these two countries in Southeast Asia. American and European writers gained a comprehensive view of the economic and political challenges in the two countries by meeting with government officials, business leaders, NGOs, local journalists, and students. The Euroatlantic community and its changing Eastern Neighborhood: A new policy in the Making?October 26, 2007 / Kiev, UkraineOn October 26-27, the German Marshall Fund hosted a conference in Kiev, Ukraine for experts and policymakers from Europe and the United States to discuss the eastern neighborhood of the European and transatlantic community. This conference was jointly organized with the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the Center for Applied Policy Research in Munich, Germany.
Making capital accessible to small and medium enterprises in the developing worldOctober 22, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 22, GMF hosted Pierre Jacquet, Chief Economist of the French Development Agency (AFD) and a panel discussion with Director of Capital Studies at the Milken Institute Dr. Glenn Yago, COO of Microfinance International Corporation (MFIC) Kai Schmitz, and GMF Program Officer Jonathan White, that examined the approaches and challenges of making capital more accessible to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the developing world. Video of the speakers' remarks is also available.Safety nets and transatlantic answers to globalization: Lessons from EuropeOctober 22, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 22, GMF, together with the Brussels-based thinktank Bruegel, hosted an event on "Safety nets and transatlantic answers to globalization: Lessons from Europe." This was the second gathering in a series of GMF-Bruegel roundtables hosted in Brussels and Washington, DC, seeking to advance policy discussions around transatlantic comparative responses to globalization.
Global financial stability: Transatlantic responses to the subprime lending crisisOctober 19, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 19, the German Marshall Fund hosted a roundtable discussion on "Global financial stability - Transatlantic responses to the subprime lending crisis," with members of the German Bundestag representing the finance, budget and economic development committees, and a group of American and European financial experts.Services and development: Finding a way forward for DohaOctober 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 5, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Services and development: Finding a way forward for Doha." Speakers at the event included Christine Bliss, Assistant USTR for Services and Investment; Bob Vastine, President of the Coalition of Service Industries; and Aaditya Mattoo, Lead Economist of the World Bank's Development Research Group. Randall Soderquist, Director of GMF's Economic Policy Program, moderated the discussion.International aid architecture’s adaptation to today’s global landscapeOctober 01, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 1, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion with Clay Lowery, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with response from Ruediger von Kleist, Alternate Executive Director for Germany of the World Bank. The event was a part of GMF's continuing aid series.Climate change and the future of U.S. and EU energy policyAugust 27, 2007 / Washinton, DCOn August 27, GMF and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) hosted the first in a series of cosponsored events on Capitol Hill regarding climate change and the future of energy policy in Europe and the U.S. A group of more than twenty staffers from both the House and Senate were briefed by Mr. Wilson Rickerson, Principal at Rickerson Energy Strategies, and Dr. Christine Wörlen, Head of Renewable Energies at the German Energy Agency (dena).Perspectives on the G8-Summit: Climate change negotiationsJune 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 25, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Reinhard Buetikofer, Chairman of the German Green Party, and Ms. Eileen Claussen, President of the Pew Center for Global Climate Change. The discussion, entitled Perspectives on the G8-Summit: What does it mean for the future of climate change negotiations? was very timely with climate change having recently topped the agenda of the G8 summit held in Germany earlier this monthPerspectives on the recent resurgence of state-level divestmentJune 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 27, GMF hosted a discussion entitled "States and Foreign Policy: Perspectives on the Recent Resurgence of State-level Divestment." The panel, consisting of President and CEO of the Organization for International Investment Todd Malan, Director of USA Engage Jake Colvin, and Executive Director of Sudan Divestment Task Force Adam Sterling.Seventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference held in ItalyJune 20, 2007 / Tremezzo, ItalyFrom June 20-22, GMF held its seventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference in Tremezzo, Italy. This year's conference entitled "A New Transatlantic Pragmatism? Defining Areas for Cooperation" focused on how the United States and Europe can work together on issues such as democracy promotion, globalization, and addressing the nuclear threats of Iran and North Korea.Lessons from Europe for America’s older industrial citiesJune 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 14, the GMF invited guest speakers from four traditionally industrial European cities to demonstrate how they have succeeded in modernizing their economies and restoring their urban centers.How Can Agriculture Adjust? Globalization and Farm Policy ReformJune 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 13, GMF hosted David Blandford, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Pennsylvania State University, to discuss globalization and farm policy reform in developed countries. The event was moderated by GMF transatlantic fellow Dan Morgan.Helping SMEs access capital in the developing worldJune 11, 2007 / ParisOn June 11 and 12, GMF held a conference on affordable capital in Paris focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access capital in the developing world, and to forge a cross-sector and transatlantic dialogue among practitioners on new approaches to providing risk capital and capacity-building for SMEs.GMF Speaker Tour “Transatlantic Responses to China’s role in Africa”June 11, 2007 / EuropeGMF Speaker Tour with Ambassador David Shinn, former US Ambassador to Ethiopia, and Christopher Fomunyoh, Director for West and Central Africa at NDI.Promoting Infrastructure Investment in Developing CountriesJune 06, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 6, GMF hosted Professor Keith Palmer, Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Economic Policy Associates and chairman of Infrastructure Investment Company to examine infrastructure investments in the developing world.U.S. journalists report their views on transatlantic economic policyMay 26, 2007 / European UnionFrom May 26 to June 3, GMF hosted 11 journalists for a study tour on European Agriculture in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the Farm. Journalists, who represented U.S. radio and print media outlets, traveled the European Union to meet with European farmers, policymakers and other agricultural stakeholders to learn more about EU agriculture at a critical time for future policy development. Countries visited included Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and FranceBerlin event previews G8-SummitMay 24, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 24, GMF and the Alfred Herrhausen Society invited high-level representatives from the economic, scientific, and political communities to Berlin to discuss globalization and the ramifications of the G8's shift in focus to Africa, with special consideration for Asia's increasing influence on the African continent. Jörg Asmussen, Director-General of the German National and International Financial Markets and Monetary Policy Department, directly involved in the G8 preparations, opened the conference.
Life After Reform? Australia?s Dairy DeregulationMay 18, 2007 / On May 18, GMF hosted John McQueen, CEO of Australia Dairy Farmers Limited, for an event on lessons in adjustment for the United States and Europe from Australia's dairly deregulation experience.Cooperation on transatlantic services in the developing worldMay 16, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, May 16, Linda Schmid, Independent Consultant on International Trade Policy and Development, and Bernard Hoekman, Director of the Development Research Group at the World Bank, spoke at GMF on the importance of cooperation in transatlantic services regulation to the developing world.All Politics is global, but who sets the rules?May 14, 2007 / On May 14, GMF hosted Daniel Drezner for a presentation of his new book All Politics is Global. Drezner is Assistant Professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and the author of a popular blog, www.danieldrezner.com/blog/. The event was held as part of GMF's program on international regulatory cooperation, and moderated by Richard Salt, GMF Transatlantic Fellow.Bridging the U.S.-EU entrepreneurship gapMay 11, 2007 / Washington, DCOn May 11, GMF hosted Robert Litan, Vice President of Research and Policy at the Kaufmann Foundation, and Paul O'Donovan of the Welsh Assembly Government, for a discussion entitled, "Catching Up? Myths and Challenges surrounding the American-European Entrepreneurship Gap."Doha: A long term viewMay 07, 2007 / Washington, DCAlmunia: Globalization helps Europe’s economyApril 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn April 13, GMF hosted Commissioner Joaquín Almunia, EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, for a keynote address and afternoon reception. During his speech, the Commissioner outlined the challenges and opportunities that globalization presents to a growing EU.Experts explore data privacy and divergence in transatlantic regulationMarch 28, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 28, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Transatlantic Cooperation and Conflict over Data Privacy Rules: Lessons for International Market Regulation". Policy experts examined factors which influenced data privacy standards and contemporary challenges faced on both sides of the Atlantic.ABARE advocates price support changes in U.S. Farm BillMarch 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 27, GMF's Economic Policy program hosted the Executive Director of Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE), Mr. Phillip Glyde, at a luncheon event entitled The Benefits of Farm Policy Reform: Lessons from Australia for the United States and Europe.Dorr: U.S. will ‘stay in the market’ with biofuelsMarch 23, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 23, 2007, the German Marshall Fund hosted “Biofuels Policies in the U.S. and EU,” the fourth of a series of luncheons on “Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels.” The presenters were Angelo Pangratis, Deputy Head of Mission of the EU Commission Delegation to the United States, and Tom Dorr, Undersecretary of Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture.Labor Mobility after the EU?s Eastern Enlargement ? Who wins, who loses?March 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 8, 2007, GMF hosted a discussion on the topic of "Labor Mobility after the EU's Eastern Enlargement - Who wins, who loses?" Herbert Brücker, Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor in Bonn, talked about the impact of increased labor migration after the EU's 2004 enlargement round.GMF brings Biofuels debate to Capitol HillMarch 07, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, March 7, 2007, GMF hosted the second of a series of luncheon discussions on transatlantic approaches to biofuels. This event, held on Capitol Hill with staff from key Senate and House Committees, together with representatives of NGOs, think tanks, and embassies, focused on the benefits and challenges of expanding ethanol production in the United States.Russian Energy Dominance in the European UnionMarch 06, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn March 6 in Berlin, the German Marshall Fund, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and the London-based Russia Foundation brought together leading experts on energy policy to discuss European energy security, just two days before the EU Council summit in Brussels.
Central and Eastern European economies growing at break-neck speedMarch 02, 2007 / Bratislava, SlovakiaOn March 2, GMF's Bratislava office and Economic Policy Program hosted a conference examining problems of economic reformism in Central and Eastern Europe.Migration brainstorming session emphasizes ingenuity, hands-on approachFebruary 27, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn February 27, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, in cooperation with the Migration Policy Institute, hosted a brainstorming session on migration and development in the run-up to the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GF), which will take place in Belgium in July 2007.The Salzburg SeminarFebruary 21, 2007 / Salzburg, AustriaThe William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the German Marshall Fund and the Salzburg Seminar planned a problem-solving retreat called Realizing the Doha Agenda as if the Future Mattered from February 16 - 21, 2007, at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria. This unique and important initiative, with strong encouragement from the World Trade Organization, sought to help break the current deadlock in the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations, and set the stage for a successful conclusion of the Doha Round.Trade Leaders Optimistic About Doha DealFebruary 16, 2007 / Salzburg, AustriaFrom February 16-20, 50 key stakeholders from government, business, and civil society from developed, developing, and least developed countries sought new ways to understand what's at stake in the WTO's Doha Development Round, unblock the process, and lay the political groundwork.GMF examines industry, policy, and scientific perspectives of biofuelsFebruary 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, February 14, 2007, GMF hosted the first of a series of luncheon discussions on transatlantic approaches to biofuels.Turkish Foreign Minister Gul: Turkey’s ‘silent revolution’ not finishedFebruary 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn February 8, 2007, the German Marshall Fund co-hosted a day-long conference entitled "Turkish Politics at a Crossroads," with the Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research (SETA). Abdullah Gul, the Turkish foreign minister, gave the opening keynote speech and offered comments on the situation in Iraq, the potential for a Turkish cross-border operation, the nuclearization of Iran and the Armenian resolution pending in the U.S. Congress.Ukraine’s integration into the Global Economy examined at GMFJanuary 24, 2007 / Washington, DCOn January 24, 2007, The German Marshall Fund of the United States held a lunch event on "Ukraine's Integration into the Global Economy: The impact of Freedom House rankings and Millenium Challenge Corporation threshold agreements."Dinner Discussion on Chancellor Merkel’s Globalization AgendaJanuary 22, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Monday, January 22nd, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a small, private dinner discussion with Gabor Steingart of Der Spiegel and Dr. Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute on Chancellor Merkel’s globalization agenda.Berlin bureau Chief of Der Spiegel discusses economic impact of ChinaJanuary 22, 2007 / Washington, DCJanuary 22 2007 marked the first installment of an ongoing German Marshall Fund series entitled ‘Transatlantic Responses to the Rise of China'. Gabor Steingart, chief of the Berlin bureau of the German weekly newspaper Der Speigel and author of the book "World War for Prosperity" was the featured speaker, presenting his views on the appropriate response for the EU and United States to the rise of China as a global economic and political force.GMF hosts discussion on Distribution of Farm Payments in GermanyNovember 27, 2006 / BerlinOn November 27, the German Marshall Fund and the Netzwerk Europaeische Bewegung (NEB) hosted a public event on the “Distribution of Farm Payments in Germany” in Berlin. At the event, GMF launched a new study prepared by Prof. Dr. Harald von Witzke on the “Distributive Effects of Direct Payments in German Agriculture and the New Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union.”Asia Rising: The Implications for the United States, Europe and the Transatlantic PartnershipNovember 15, 2006 / BrusselsDebate with Joseph Quinlan, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, on the Asian challenge to the primacy of the transatlantic economy, and the new global economic order. U.S., EU ambassadors tackle regulatory cooperationNovember 13, 2006 / Washington, DCOn November 13, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a panel discussion entitled, "Strengthening U.S. and EU trade & investment through regulatory cooperation." The panel brought together European Commission Ambassador to the United States, H.E. John Bruton, and United States Ambassador to the European Union, H.E. C. Boyden Gray.SWP researchers present book on the Economic Burden of World OrderOctober 25, 2006 / BerlinOn October 25, 2006, GMF hosted Jens van Scherpenberg from Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, a German institute for international politics and security, in Berlin to present, "Sharing the Economic Burden of World Order."GMF and Bucerius Law School host China ConferenceOctober 19, 2006 / Washington, DCFrom October 19-21, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Bucerius Law School organized a joint conference, "The United States, Europe, and China: Toward a Global Strategic Triangle," in Washington, DC.GMF opens the ?Black Box? of Doha Economic ModelingJuly 21, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, July 21, the Economic Policy Program hosted a public luncheon discussion on the subject of economic modeling and the changing numbers on trade liberalization and global poverty.6th Annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersJune 23, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyOn June 23, GMF successfully concluded its Tremezzo Young Leaders’ Conference. This year's conference was a confirmation of a "transatlantic pragmatic optimism," with a willingness to listen and discuss constructively.Academics discuss brain drain from Eastern EuropeJune 12, 2006 / BrusselsOn June 12, the GMF Brussels office co-hosted a seminar entitled “Security and a Dilemma of Brain Drain/Gain in the EU and the United States – a Chance or a Threat for the Neighbors” to talk about economics and migration issues.Fourth annual U.S.?EU Summit Think Tank Symposium heldJune 11, 2006 / ViennaThe fourth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF’s flagship events, was convened this year in Vienna, Austria, on June 11 and 12. The Think Tank Symposium is a high-profile series of events that brings together more than 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of transatlantic concern.Workshop explores the economic dimensions of global migrationMay 25, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 25th, the Economic Policy Program hosted a workshop on migration and development that marked the beginning of the new migration initiative within the Economics Program and explored the economic and social impacts of migration for sending and receiving countries.Possible reform of French agriculture explored in context of the Doha RoundMay 16, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 16, GMF’s Washington office hosted an event for the Institut Montaigne, an independent French think tank, on homegrown proposals for reform of French agriculture and their recent report, "Ambition for Farming, Freedom for Farmers."Brussels Forum: Transatlantic Challenges in a Global EraApril 28, 2006 / BrusselsBrussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. The inaugural Brussels Forum took place April 28–30, 2006, in Brussels, Belgium. Heads of state, senior officials from the European Union institutions and the member states, U.S. Senators, and Parliamentarians were among the 280 participants.2006 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsMarch 16, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyAs the transatlantic community grapples with local and global challenges and searches for ways to address them together, GMF will convene the 6th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy.Developing-country policymakers assess prospects for trade talksMarch 06, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF, together with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, hosted developing-country policymakers for two days of talks on the prospects for a pro-development outcome of WTO negotiations. The delegation met different stakeholders in Washington — including U.S. congressional staff, administration officials, think tank representatives, and the media — to increase understanding of each side’s policy goals and to strengthen cooperation on the Doha Development Agenda.U.S. and EU farm support transparency addressed at Hong Kong MinisterialDecember 14, 2005 / Hong KongIn the midst of negotiations at the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong on December 14, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) held a breakfast meeting and discussion with NGO members, key stakeholders, and the media on one of the pivotal issues of the conference — agriculture support levels.Dutch Minister Delivers Anti-poverty Message at WTO Hong Kong MinisterialDecember 13, 2005 / Hong KongAs the World Trade Organization’s 6th Ministerial Conference got underway in Hong Kong yesterday, the German Marshall Fund (GMF), in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, assembled key corporate, NGO and government stakeholders for a reception and discussion session on completing the Doha Development Round (DDR).New Economic Analysis reveals possible Doha Round outcomesDecember 01, 2005 / Washington, DCLess than two weeks from the start of the critical World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial in Hong Kong, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) announced the results of the first simulation analysis of proposals by the United States and Europe currently on the table at the WTO and their impacts on global trade and development, completed by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).Quinlan argues transatlantic economic ties are strongOctober 24, 2005 / Brussels, Paris, AnkaraGMF Transatlantic Fellow Joseph Quinlan recently completed a swing through Brussels, Paris, and Ankara, where, in conjunction with GMF offices in those cities, he presented his research showing that the transatlantic economy is as robust and vital as ever.Thurston, Cook present data on recipients of U.S. and EU agriculture subsidiesOctober 14, 2005 / BrusselsTo an audience of interested people from the European Commission, European Parliament, NGOs, diplomatic missions, and news organizations, Jack Thurston and Ken Cook provided an update on their work uncovering the recipients of U.S. and EU agricultural subsidies.Aldonas shares vision for transatlantic economic leadershipSeptember 26, 2005 / BrusselsIn his first visit to Brussels as GMF’s new economic policy director, Grant Aldonas shared his vision for achieving transatlantic leadership on the global economic stage.GMF Fellow discusses Geographical Indications in the Doha RoundSeptember 20, 2005 / Washington, DCStephanie Henning, a transatlantic fellow of the German Marshall Fund based in Brussels, presented her research and analysis on Geographic Indications (GIs) in luncheon discussion entitled, "Beyond Culture and Rights: Geographical Indications and Economic Interests in the Doha Round," at a luncheon discussion in GMF’s Washington, DC office.EU Agriculture Commissioner outlines future of European agricultureSeptember 14, 2005 / Washington, DCIn her first official visit to the United States, European Union Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mariann Fischer Boel, addressed an audience of some 120 trade experts, NGO representatives, and government officials on the future direction of European agriculture policy. During a luncheon discussion hosted by the German Marshall Fund on September 14, Commissioner Fischer Boel defended EU reforms to date, but acknowledged that Europe and the United States need to do more to make a success of the Doha Round by the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial in December.Think Tank Symposium works on transatlantic geo-strategyJune 30, 2005 / Washington, DCEach June, GMF holds the annual Think Tank Symposium on the eve of the official U.S.–EU Summit to discuss current trends and issues facing the transatlantic relationship. This year's theme was “A Common Transatlantic Geo-Strategy for the European Neighborhood.”5th Annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersJune 22, 2005 / Tremezzo, ItalyEvery year since 2001, the German Marshall Fund together with the Bertelsmann Foundation has convened the Transatlantic Conference for Young Leaders on the shores of Lake Como in Tremezzo, Italy.Bundestag Members Learn About U.S. Foreign PolicyJune 17, 2005 / BerlinThe 4th annual Bundestag Forum on the United States brings U.S. foreign policy experts to the seat of German government.EU Trade Commissioner Advocates Strong Economic TiesJune 17, 2005 / Washington, DCAhead of the official U.S.–EU Summit, GMF hosted EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson for a discussion on recent developments in the European Union and how they will impact transatlantic relations and economic ties. Commissioner Mandelson spoke on the challenges that the United States and Europe face in a changing global economy.On the Road to Hong Kong: Transatlantic Leadership in World TradeJune 01, 2005 / Washington, DCOn June 1, the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the Committee for Economic Development (CED), hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing world trade negotiations in the run-up to the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong.Mary Robinson advocates EU sugar reformMay 30, 2005 / BrusselsMary Robinson and Mariann Fischer Boel discuss publicly how best to bring the EU’s sugar policy into compliance with global trade rules and improve the impact such policies have on the developing world.Trade and Poverty Forum Urges Key Democracies to Enact Trade Policy ReformApril 02, 2005 / Nagoya, JapanThe Trade and Poverty Forum held its third plenary meeting April 2–4 in Nagoya, Japan, to mobilize political support and resources around trade reform proposals that could form the basis of an agreement in the Doha Round. Joined by Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura and U.S. congressmen Jim Kolbe (R–AZ) and Adam Smith (D–WA) at the conclusion of the meeting, the Forum announced plans to advance the recommendations of its Call to Action at three key 2005 events.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Origins and Implications of Brazil?s WTO Cotton CaseMarch 09, 2005 / Washington, DCIn the wake of the WTO's decision that domestic subsidies to American cotton farmers violate international trade rules, GMF hosted Scott Anderson, lead lawyer for the Brazilians in the suit, and Aluisio de Lima-Campos of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC, for a luncheon discussion on the origins of the case and its implications for the United States, Brazil, and ongoing global trade negotiations.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development AgendaFebruary 23, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF's Trade & Development program hosted World Bank economist Kym Anderson for a luncheon discussion on “Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development Agenda.” Dr. Anderson argued that in terms of global merchandise trade, opening agricultural markets is “by far the biggest potential contributor to global and developing-country welfare gains.”GMF Fellow speaks to British parliamentarians on tradeSeptember 27, 2004 / Brighton, UKThe Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) with sponsorship from Nestlé welcomed GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow John Audley to present findings from GMF’s Reconciling Trade and Poverty Reduction report to British MPs attending the annual Labour Party conference in Brighton.
