Turkey and the Future of the Transatlantic AllianceApril 24, 2013 / Washington DCGMF & the SETA Foundation of Washington, DC hosted a discussion with H. E. Egemen Bagis, Minister for EU affairs and Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Turkey.The International Forum on Border SecurityApril 23, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyOn April 22-23, GMF’s Warsaw Office in cooperation with GMF’s Berlin Office held a third workshop on “The International Forum on Border Security”, in Berlin, Germany. Protecting Consumers’ Privacy in the Digital AgeApril 22, 2013 / Brussels, BelgiumThe Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Julie Brill, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission of the United States. Italy and the Eurozone: Challenges AheadApril 17, 2013 / Washington DCThe 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, BelgiumOn 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, PortugalThe 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 / BucharestThe 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.Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders ConveneMarch 14, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium

25 young, minority elected political leaders from the United States and 15 European countries are convening March 14-15 for political skills training and to build the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.

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. Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider EuropeFebruary 21, 2013 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF in Brussels and the Freedom House hosted the presentation of the Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider EuropeLugar Institute Congressional Welcome Dinner with the Washington Diplomatic CommunityJanuary 23, 2013 / Washington DCOn 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.Quo Vadis Hungary: Are Democracy and Good Governance in Danger? with Attila MesterházyJanuary 23, 2013 / Washington DC

Mr. Mesterházy openly discussed his views on the future of Hungarian leadership and how, if elected, the MSZP would address the current problems of the country.

Senior French Business and Political Leaders Discuss Global Swing States ReportJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, FranceGMF 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, Francethe Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States co-organizedGlobal Swing States and the Future of International OrderJanuary 15, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyGMF’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, BelgiumGlobal Swing States discussion throws up interesting questions on how U.S. and Europe can interact with rising economies indicated in the report. Turkey’s Rise: a Private Sector ViewDecember 17, 2012 / Washington, DCOn 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). Maximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense ArchitecturesDecember 13, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland“Maximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense Architectures” conference analyzed Polish defense strategies.YTN Members Quiz Kathleen Fitzpatrick on U.S. Approaches to Civilian Security across the WorldDecember 13, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumKathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the U.S. Department of State discusses human rights with members of YTN Brussels.Stockholm China Forum 11December 08, 2012 / Beijing, ChinaThe 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). China’s Leadership Transition: The challenges aheadDecember 07, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyGMF’s Minxin Pei analyzes the new Chinese leadership.IFRI, GMF, and US Embassy in Paris join forces for U.S. Politics International ConferenceDecember 07, 2012 / Paris, FranceThe discussion ‘Obama re-elected – the best is yet to come?’ explored U.S. foreign policy in world affairs. “Rethinking Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the U.S. and EU”December 06, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF 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, FranceEvent on the “Real China Challenge” explored Sino-American dialogue on international issues.Global Turkey in Europe ConferenceDecember 05, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumConference discussed Turkey’s role in the EU, impact of economic crisis on Turkey and Turkish foreign policy.U.S. Under Secretary Of State Speaks at Global Swing States Report LaunchDecember 03, 2012 / Washington DCThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) jointly organized a launch event for the release of a new report, Global Swing States: Brazil, India, Indonesia, Turkey and the Future of International Order.U.S. Foreign Policy after the 2012 U.S. Presidential ElectionsNovember 26, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandWarsaw Office event discussed potential changes to U.S. foreign policy post electionsLandmark GMF, MMF Anniversaries Celebrated with Post-U.S. Election Analysis from John HarrisNovember 21, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumMMF alumni gathered at the Brewer’s House, situated in the historic heart of Brussels, to celebrate GMF’s 40th, MMF’s 30th, and the Brussels Office’s 10th anniversaries.Czech MMF Alumni Dinner Welcomes Two New FellowsNovember 21, 2012 / Prague, Czech RepublicCzech Marshall Memorial Fellowship members meet to welcome new fellows and share stories of US trip.Covering Politics in the Digital Age: Press Roundtable with Editor-in-Chief of PoliticoNovember 19, 2012 / Berlin, Germanyon Monday, November 19, 2012 GMF's Berlin office hosted a discussion of the media climate during the recent 'U.S. elections with POLITOCO editor-in-chief John F. Harris After the U.S. Elections: What now for Obama, America and the Republican Party?November 16, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF 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. Balkan Enlargement in times of the Eurocrisis: what policies for the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandRoundtable discussion with GMF’s Ivan Vejvoda on the future of Balkan enlargement.U.S. Elections Events in Berlin Give Overview of Presidential CampaignsNovember 15, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyAn election party featuring a lively discussion and night owl panel kicked off two days of U.S. elections-related events in Berlin.After the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election: “What just happened in America and why it matters to you”November 15, 2012 / Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, GermanyGMF Berlin U.S. election event analyzed how Obama's reelection is just as significant for Americans and as well as non-Americans.After the U.S. Presidential Elections: What is Ahead?November 15, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn November 15, the Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted John Harris for a luncheon discussion on the outcome of the 2012 U.S. elections.Southern Europe Predicament: What Future for Mediterranean EuropeNovember 08, 2012 / Washington, DCOn October 15th, GMF hosted a luncheon conversation on the “Southern Europe Predicament: What Future for Mediterranean Europe?”. The discussion showed that the worst of the Eurocrisis may be over, but that Europe – particularly Southern Europe – is hardly out of the woods. GMF Warsaw Office Hosts Debate on U.S. Polish RelationsNovember 06, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandOn Tuesday 6th November 2012, GMF's Warsaw Office hosted an oxford-style debate titled: “America remains essential for Poland’s future”. U.S. Presidential Elections 2012 International SymposiumOctober 26, 2012 / Paris, FranceThe 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.YTN hosts Bennett for U.S. Election discussionOctober 24, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 24 the Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted former Senator Robert Bennett for a luncheon discussion on the 2012 U.S. elections. Taking place just two days after the third presidential debate, the event focused on the key political factors which will determine the course of the election as well as the policy implications for the winner.Bennett, Vimont, Kennard, Schaake discuss U.S. Elections and Foreign Policy ImplicationsOctober 24, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 24, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted a discussion on the 2012 U.S. elections and possible foreign policy outcomes. YTN Berlin speakers discuss “the U.S. Presidential Candidates and their Views on Foreign Policy”October 22, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyThe German Marshall Fund’s (GMF) Young Transatlantic Network in Berlin hosted a discussion with Xenia Dormandy, Senior Fellow, U.S. International Role, Chatham House, and GMF Senior Non-Resident Fellow Fabrizio Tassinari on the “U.S. presidential candidates and their views on foreign policy”. CERI-Sciences Po and GMF Join Forces for U.S.-Pakistan Relations SeminarOctober 15, 2012 / France

CERI-Sciences Po and GMF Paris' event looked at the comprehensive history of U.S.-Pakistan relations since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

“Power of Swing States in the U.S. Election” Event Kicks Off New YTN SeasonOctober 12, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

YTN and the U. S. Mission to the European Union teamed up for U.S. Elections Discussion 

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.

U.S., European Journalists Visit Georgia Prior to ElectionOctober 03, 2012 / Georgia

The German Marshall Fund of United States (GMF), in partnership with Center for Independent Journalism from Romania, organized a study tour to Georgia from September 28 – October 3.

Transatlantic Trends 2012 Brussels LaunchSeptember 18, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF Brussels launched Transatlantic Trends 2012, on Thursday September 13^th, noting that “this year`s survey showed a convergence of public opinions on both sides of Atlantic.”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.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. 

Why Ignoring Central Asia Hurts the U.S.July 27, 2012 / Washington

Enders Wimbush testified before the House Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia arguing that, to the United States’ detriment, Central Asia has been largely ignored in American strategic thinking.

Implications of Gas Discoveries in the Eastern MediterraneanJuly 13, 2012 / Capitol Visitor Center

On  July 11^th, GMF hosted a briefing between Members of Congress and an expert panel on the implications of gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean at the U.S. Capitol.

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.

Kristen Silverberg: Despite U.S. Pivot to Asia, Transatlantic Relationship Remains VitalJune 21, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

A conversation hosted by the GMF Warsaw Office on June 13, 2012, focused on the upcoming U.S. presidential elections and the sort of implications it could have for the European Union and Poland. Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, a GMF senior resident fellow and former ambassador to the European Union, took part in the discussion with Mr. Paweł Świeboda, president of demosEUROPA.

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.”

Ron Asmus Policy Fellowship Gives Young Policymakers a Platform to Voice New IdeasJune 11, 2012 / Germany

On 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.

Managing Resource Risks in the 21st CenturyJune 06, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On Friday June 1, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the German Institute for International and Security Affairs hosted a roundtable workshop on the transatlantic governance of resource risks. 

The Brosio Diaries: A look back at NATO’s futureJune 01, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On May 30, GMF Brussels hosted a luncheon discussion on the newly published diaries of former NATO Secretary General, Manlio Brosio (1964-1971).

Does Hollande’s Victory Signal a Shift in International Relations?May 16, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyAs 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.

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”.49th Tokyo Foundation Forum: The Future of Trilateral CooperationApril 17, 2012 / Tokyo Japan

On Tuesday, April 17  GMF joined the Tokyo Foundation in hosting a public symposium on "The Future of Trilateral Cooperation" in conjunction with the Trilateral Forum Tokyo.

Conversation with Catherine AshtonApril 13, 2012 / Washington, DCBaroness 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, DCOn Friday, April 13^th GMF hosted Estonian President Toomas Ilves for a conversation on the future of Europe titled “Global Europe: Game Over?” The United States, Turkey and the Arab SpringApril 11, 2012 / Paris

On April 11, 2012, the Paris office, in partnership with the Center for International Research and Studies (CERI) – Sciences Po and the United States Embassy, organized a conference titled “The United States, Turkey and the Arab Spring”.

MMF Breakfast: The Future of the EurozoneApril 04, 2012 / Paris

On 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.

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?”

Young Strategists Forum 2012April 01, 2012 / Sendai, JapanThe inaugural Young Strategists Forum was held in Japan from March 2-6, 2012, in partnership with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. 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.

Natural Resources: the New Geopolitical Great GameMarch 27, 2012 / Paris, France

On March 27^th  GMF's Paris office partnered with the Transatlantic Academy and French Institute for International Relations (IFRI) to organize a round-table titled Natural Resources: the New Geopolitical Great Game. 

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).A Look ahead to the U.S. elections: the View from ParisMarch 13, 2012 / Paris

On March 13, 2012, the Paris office hosted a roundtable with James Barnes, consultant for CNN and journalist for the National Journal, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Paris, to discuss the American presidential elections.

The 5th Anniversary of the Young Transatlantic NetworkMarch 08, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) was proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) with a reception in Brussels, in cooperation with the U.S. Mission to the EU.

GMF Warsaw Hosts Chief of the Royal NavyFebruary 24, 2012 / Warsaw

On February 20, 2012, the GMF Warsaw office was honoured by a visit from the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope. GMF Senior Program Officer Michal Baranowski introduced the Admiral’s keynote speech “The contribution of maritime power to international security” and moderated the discussion that followed.

Interpreting the New TurkeyFebruary 21, 2012 / Brussels

On 16 February the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels office organized a seminar on “Interpreting the New Turkey” in partnership with the OCP Foundation.

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.

The Eurocrisis in 2020February 16, 2012 / Paris

On February 16, 2012, the Paris office launched the first European seminar of the GMF EuroFuture Project, “The Eurocrisis in 2020”, in partnership with the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in Paris.

The 2012 U.S. Elections in a Transatlantic Perspective: Domestic and Foreign Policy DebatesFebruary 15, 2012 / Paris

On 15 February, the GMF Paris Office organized a conference-debate in partnership with the France-Amériques Association, on the upcoming American presidential elections as seen in a transatlantic perspective.

A New Era for Transatlantic Trade LeadershipFebruary 14, 2012 / Paris

On 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.

Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis RossFebruary 02, 2012 / Brussels

On February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.

Bundestag Breakfast Discussion: “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia”January 24, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyOn 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”. Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Launch in ParisJanuary 18, 2012 / Paris

On January 18^th, 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. 

Is Britain on the Way Out? A Lunch Conversation with Charles GrantJanuary 11, 2012 / Brussels

Is Britain on the way out of the European Union? And what kind of Europe would it be leaving? These were the main questions addressed by Charles Grant, Director of the Centre for European Reform, in a lunch discussion organized by the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels office on January 11, 2012.

Defense Spending in the Era of Economic CrisisNovember 30, 2011 / Warsaw

On November 30, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Warsaw office and George C. Marshall Center organized a joint conference on ‘Defense Spending in the Era of Economic Crisis’. Guest speakers included Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein. Special guests included GMF President Craig Kennedy and Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton, Director of the George C. Marshall Center, who made welcoming remarks

GMF President Craig Kennedy discusses U.S. Elections in WarsawNovember 28, 2011 / Warsaw

On November 28, the GMF Warsaw office hosted President Craig Kennedy who spoke on U.S. policy debates in the lead up to the 2012 presidential election.

Deputy Head of European Central Bank gives new perspective on eurozone debt crisisNovember 18, 2011 / Washington, DC

On 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.Young Transatlantic Network Launch Event: Economic Crisis or Crisis of Politics?November 10, 2011 / BerlinSerbs Partner with U.S. Organizations to Promote Gender EqualityOctober 27, 2011 / Washingtion, DCRealizing Green Growth and Sustainable Economic DevelopmentOctober 25, 2011 / Washington, DCMediterranean Strategy Group Focuses on Future of Mediterranean Security after the Arab SpringOctober 19, 2011 / Barcelona, Spain

 On October 19-21, GMF held its fifth meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group on "Re-Thinking Mediterranean Security" in Barcelona, Spain.

Transatlantic 2020: A Tale of Four FuturesOctober 17, 2011 / BrusselsHeavyweight Champion Klitschko says Ukrainian Democracy is ThreatenedOctober 11, 2011 / Washignton, DCDiscussing Democratic Change in Belarus: A Framework for ActionOctober 05, 2011 / BrusselsU.S. Officials Discuss U.S.-Indian Defense Initiatives, New Economic PartnershipOctober 04, 2011 / Washington, DCAmerican MMFs Embark to EuropeSeptember 29, 2011 / Wider EuropeLatvian Finance Minister Explains Country’s Economic SuccessSeptember 26, 2011 / Washington, DCWexler: Turkish-Israeli tensions “a distraction at best, calamity at worst”September 21, 2011 / Washington, DCPolitical change in Japan and its implications for U.S.-Japan relationsSeptember 19, 2011 / Washington, DCStill with Us: The Global War on Terror 10 Years After 9/11September 07, 2011 / BerlinPower & Values in a Changing Asia? Debating Australia’s Strategic FutureSeptember 07, 2011 / Washington, DC

On September 7, GMF – along with the Legatum Institute – hosted a roundtable discussion featuring Andrew Shearer, Director of Studies and Senior Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy in Sydney.

Congress-Bundestag Forum India Study TourAugust 30, 2011 / New Delhi and Mumbai, India

The 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, DC

On 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.

Summer 2011 European Marshall Memorial Fellows complete trip across the United StatesAugust 01, 2011 / 

From June 20 – July 13, 18 emerging European leaders traveled throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF).

European Parliament Member gives German perspective on Eurozone crisisJuly 13, 2011 / Washington, DCOn 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.

After the King’s Speech — Constitutional Reform and the Outlook for Change in MoroccoJuly 11, 2011 / Washington DC

On 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.

Fourth Trilateral Strategy Group convenes in IstanbulJune 30, 2011 / Istanbul, TurkeyOn May 25-27, 2011, GMF convened the fourth meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group in Istanbul. The Group meets twice a year and brings together 50-60 Turkish, European, and American leaders to discuss a range of regional and global issues. Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsJune 27, 2011 / Torino, ItalyFrom 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.Atlantic Forum in MoroccoJune 17, 2011 / Rabat, MoroccoOn 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.

Europe’s Response to the Arab SpringJune 09, 2011 / 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.Revolutions in the Middle East and North AfricaMay 31, 2011 / BrusselsOn May 31, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Brussels hosted a panel discussion on transatlantic strategic priorities in North Africa and the Middle East held under Chatham House rule.  The discussion was moderated by Dr. Ian Lesser, GMF senior transatlantic fellow, with Dr. Alexandros Yannis of the External Action Service and Nazenin Ansari, diplomatic editor of Kayhan completing the panel. Central Asia’s New Strategic DynamicsMay 31, 2011 / Brussels

On 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.

Spring 2011 European Marshall Memorial Fellows complete trip across the United StatesMay 10, 2011 / United States

From February 28 – March 23, 16 emerging European leaders traveled throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 13 countries, from Belgium to Bulgaria, and included the head of cabinet to the vice president of the European Parliament; a first secretary with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a Dutch doctor and publisher of a bestselling book; and the deputy chief executive officer of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.

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.

European Energy: Global ChoicesMarch 28, 2011 / BrusselsOn 28 March, GMF hosted Iain Conn, Chief Executive for Refining and Marketing and Group Managing Director, BP, for a presentation and discussion on the policy choices facing Europe in the world of energy.Spring 2011 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program concludesMarch 20, 2011 / Bucharest, Romania

From February 24 – March 20, 16 emerging American leaders traveled throughout Europe for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 11 states, from Alaska to North Carolina, and included a captain in the U.S. Air Force; a principal transportation engineer for the city of Santa Monica; and the port commissioner of Seattle.

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.

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.

Marshall Memorial Fellows meet with German Consul General in Los AngelesFebruary 15, 2011 / Los Angeles, CAOn Tuesday, February 15, the 2010 class of American Marshall Memorial Fellows (MMF) in southern California, in conjunction with the Southern California Leadership Network, hosted a welcome reception for the 2011 class of Marshall Memorial Fellows.Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumni reception held in BrusselsFebruary 01, 2011 / Brussels, BelgiumOn February 1, 2011, the German Marshall Fund's Brussels office hosted a reception for local alumni of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program.Stockholm China Forum 8January 23, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenThe Eighth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 23rd and 24th of January, 2011, with the support of the Riksbankens Juibeleumsfond and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.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.

2011 Cleveland Marshall Memorial Fellows honoredDecember 09, 2010 / Cleveland, OHRepresentatives of the Cleveland Foundation and the German Marshall Fund, along with alumni of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program, gathered on December 9 in Cleveland to honor the new class of Marshall Memorial Fellows representing the city.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.Marshall Memorial Fellows gather in TennesseeNovember 20, 2010 / Chattanooga, TNThe Marshall Memorial Fellowship network in Chattanooga, Tennessee gathered on November 20 at the home of Eleanor Cooper, MMF city coordinator, to celebrate a successful year of MMF programming in the city.Climate experts analyze implications of midterm elections on energy legislationNovember 09, 2010 / Washington, DC

On 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 112^th Congress.

European Marshall Memorial Fellowship concludes in New YorkNovember 04, 2010 / United StatesFrom October 4 – October 27, 15 emerging European leaders traveled extensively throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 12 countries, from Slovakia to Spain.German diplomats speak with Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumniNovember 03, 2010 / Los Angeles, CAOn November 3, 2010, twelve American Marshall Memorial Fellows in Southern California met with Mr. Christoph Eichhorn, Head of the Political Department at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC and with Mr. Wolfgang Drautz, Consul General of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles.Ukranian minister outlines his country’s foreign policyOctober 26, 2010 / Brussels

Ukranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostyantyn Gryshchenko talked in Brussels about the direction and goals of his country's foreign policy. During the event, "Ukraine: A New President, a New Foreign Policy?" the minister sought to explain how his country can act as a bridge between world powers.

1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War EuropeOctober 13, 2010 / Washington D.COn 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.NATO Secretary General Rasmussen outlines NATO strategic concept draft at GMFOctober 08, 2010 / BrusselsOn October 8 at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) in Brussels, Belgium, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen outlined his vision for NATO’s new strategic concept.Serbia Looking Forward: Challenges and AccomplishmentsOctober 07, 2010 / Washington DC

On Thursday, October 7, 2010 the Washington Office of the German Marshall Fund hosted a lunch with Bozidar Djelic, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Minister of Science and Technological Development for the Republic of Serbia, to discuss the prospects for Serbia’s future.

German Unification Twenty Years On: A Conversation with Robert ZoellickOctober 01, 2010 / Washington DCOn 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 20^th anniversary of German reunificationIndia Forum IIOctober 01, 2010 / Stockholm, SwedenOn October 1-2, GMF held its second India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Stockholm.Building a transatlantic data partnership – How to protect fundamental privacy rights in times of new threatsSeptember 28, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium

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. 

International Seminar on “The New International Role of Turkey”September 27, 2010 / ParisOn 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.Serbian and Kosovar officials discuss next steps after ICJ rulingSeptember 22, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumOn 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 / BrusselsOn 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.
Phil Gordon examines 2010 Transatlantic Trends dataSeptember 15, 2010 / Washington, DCOn September 15, the German Marshall Fund launched the Transatlantic Trends survey 2010. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Phil Gordon, responded to the data and covered each of the main topics from the presentation. 

U.S. and German lawmakers discuss trade, security, and foreign relations at Congress-Bundestag ForumAugust 19, 2010 / Washington, DC and Dayton, OHThe 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).Weitz Award luncheon opens discussion on Holocaust archiveJuly 28, 2010 / Washington, DCOn July 28 GMF awarded the 2010 Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize to Sarah Wildman for her five-piece series on the International Tracing Service, the world's largest Holocaust archive, published in Slate magazine.MMF alumni in Los Angeles meet with French Consul GeneralJuly 21, 2010 / Los Angeles, CA

On Wednesday, July 21, the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN) hosted the Honorable David Martinon, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, for a conversation with local Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumni. The discussion focused on France’s economic, cultural, and geopolitical interests in southern California as well as U.S.-French relations.

The Road Forward for Belgrade and Pristina after the International Court of Justice OpinionJune 23, 2010 / Caglavica, KosovoOn 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.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.U.S.-Russia Relations under the Obama AdministrationJune 16, 2010 / Washington, DCOn June 16th, GMF hosted a panel discussion entitled U.S.-Russia Relations under the Obama Administration featuring Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, and David J. Kramer, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF.European Marshall Memorial Fellows meet American government officials and policymakersJune 14, 2010 / From June 14 – July 7, 18 emerging European leaders traveled extensively throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). 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.

“Getting to Zero: Turkey, Its Neighbors and the West” ReleasedJune 10, 2010 / Istanbul, TurkeyThe Transatlantic Academy released a multi-disciplinary study evaluating Turkey’s evolving global and regional role, Turkey's internal change, and how these affect the transatlantic relationship.GMF Participates in Foundation WeekJune 01, 2010 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) will hold an open debate on engaging policy makers through innovative convening as part of the European Foundation Centre's Foundation Week - Foundations' Work June 1 in Brussels.Asmus awarded l’Ordre de la Couronne by BelgiumMay 04, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumOn May 4, Ronald D. Asmus, GMF executive director, Transatlantic Center and strategic planning, was decorated as a Commandeur in the l'Ordre de la Couronne by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium.Anne-Marie Slaughter analyzes the future of the EU as an influential powerMay 03, 2010 / Washington, DCOn 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.GMF hosts Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the EU, Russia, and the financial crisisApril 30, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 30, GMF hosted the Honorable Radoslaw Sikorski, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister Sikorski opened the discussing by remarking on the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and many senior government officials. He also discussed a range of issues including Poland's relationships with Russia and Ukraine; the EU and its economy; and the upcoming EU Polish presidency.GMF President awarded Order of the Polar Star by SwedenApril 30, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 30, Swedish Ambassador to the United States Jonas Hafström and his wife Eva Hafström hosted a reception for the presentation of the Swedish order of chivalry, Insignia of Commander, Order of the Polar Star to GMF President Craig Kennedy. The honor was presented by Ambassador Hafstrom and Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt.GMF President and Vice President awarded l’Ordre de la Couronne by BelgiumApril 15, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 15, Belgian Ambassador to the United States Jan Matthysen awarded GMF President Craig Kennedy the Commandeur de l'Ordre de la Couronne and GMF Vice President Karen Donfried the Officier de l'Ordre de la Couronne. The Ambassador thanked Kennedy and Donfried for the work GMF has done and continues to do in Belgium, with particular attention to GMF's annual Brussels Forum, held for the past five years in Brussels.Brussels Forum wraps upMarch 23, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumThe 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.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.Werner Hoyer discusses the Lisbon Treaty, Lady Ashton, and U.S. Foreign Policy at GMF eventFebruary 18, 2010 / Washington, DCOn February 18, GMF hosted a panel discussion entitled "The First 80 Days: Is the Lisbon Treaty Working for Europe? And for the U.S.?" which analyzed the effect of the Lisbon Treaty on the EU and transatlantic relations. The panelists included the Honorable Werner Hoyer and Dr. Charles A. Kupchan.Book Launch Sparks Debate on Russia-Georgia War and European SecurityFebruary 17, 2010 / Washington, DCOn 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 Berlin Hosts Independent Commission on TurkeyJanuary 28, 2010 / Berlin, Germany

On January 28, GMF Berlin hosted the Independent Commission on Turkey to discuss its recent report, "Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle". The event featured Martti Ahtisaari, Nobel Peace Laureate of 2008 and former President of Finland; Emma Bonino,Vice President of the Italian Senate and former European Commissioner; Hans van den Broek, former Foreign Minister of the Netherlands and former European Commissioner; and Albert Rohan, former Secretary General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria. Karl-Heinz Klär, State Secretary of Federal and European Affairs of Rhineland-Palatinate, provided introductory remarks.

Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian CenturyJanuary 22, 2010 / Washington, DCOn 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."Zu Guttenberg, Holbrooke discuss Afghanistan in town hall eventJanuary 22, 2010 / Washington, DC

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.

Cook, Liberatore talk on U.S. Mid Term Elections and Obama’s AgendaJanuary 20, 2010 / Berlin, BrusselsOn 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".GMF hosts Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De CremDecember 14, 2009 / Washington, DCOn December 14, GMF hosted a luncheon roundtable event featuring Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De Crem, with GMF Vice President Karen Donfried moderating. In light of the recent victory of Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy in the European Union presidential election, as well as the nation's substantial commitment to the ongoing war in Afghanistan, the defense minister provided valuable commentary on critical international issues.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.What Does Japan Think?December 07, 2009 / Tokyo, JapanThe 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.Transatlantic Academy opening conference tackles challenges facing TurkeySeptember 23, 2009 / Washington, DCThe Transatlantic Academy hosted its opening conference for the 2009-2010 Academy theme, “Turkey and its Neighbors,” on September 23. Over 50 participants attended panels and luncheon keynote speeches, consisting of several Washington experts on Turkey and representatives from European embassies. The event was kept small to encourage thoughtful discussion under Chatham House Rules. Transatlantic Academy Executive Director Stephen Szabo introduced the Academy's second class of fellows and highlighted the specific interest that the institution and its partners have in examining Turkey's role it its neighborhood.U.S. Deputy Secretary of State discusses the future of the transatlantic relationship at TT launch eventSeptember 11, 2009 / Washington, DCOn September 9, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the public launch of Transatlantic Trends Survey 2009. Entitled The ‘Obama Bounce’ in Europe: Its Reach, Its Limits, the event focused upon Obama’s popularity in Europe, key transatlantic foreign policy challenges, an emerging divide in Europe, perceptions and effects of the economic crisis, differences in attitudes about climate change, the role of the European Union in world leadership, and Turkey’s position in the transatlantic relationship. The event featured remarks by James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State.Gordon, Richier speak on Transatlantic Affairs in ParisSeptember 11, 2009 / Paris, FranceOn September 11, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion on transatlantic relations and relations between the U.S. and France at Sciences Po in Paris. The backdrop for the event was the recently released Transatlantic Trends, GMF's annual survey on foreign policy issues on both sides of the Atlantic which was presented by Francois Lafond, Director of the GMF Paris office. Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian affairs of the U.S. State Department; David Ignatius, author and columnist for the Washington Post; François Richier, Advisor to the President of the French Republic on International security and military-political issues; and Nicole Bacharan, Political scientist and Senior Researcher at Sciences Po commented on the findings and offered their views of transatlantic relations under the new Obama administration.CEE leaders, Albright highlight region’s desire for Obama’s attentionJuly 16, 2009 / Washington, DCOn July 16, GMF hosted a high-level roundtable discussion about a letter from prominent Central and Eastern European (CEE) leaders to the Obama administration. The Washington, DC meeting featured the Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State and now principal of the Albright Group, as a commentator.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.A new transatlantic partnership with PakistanJune 29, 2009 / Paris, FranceOn June 29, GMF and the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) organized a roundtable discussion in Paris on ‘A new transatlantic partnership with Pakistan’. The day-long seminar brought together 35 senior experts from the transatlantic policymaking and think-tank community, as well as senior Pakistani officials, opinion makers, and politicians.A Power Audit of EU-China RelationsJune 24, 2009 / Paris, FranceOn June 24th, GMF held a roundtable discussion to launch the new ECFR policy report, ‘A Power Audit of EU-China Relations’. The discussion featured one of the authors of this first-ever pan-European study on EU-China relations, François Godement, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow and Professor and Director of the Asia Centre at Sciences Po. Evan Feigenbaum, Senior Fellow for East, Central, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations acted as the respondent to Professor Godement’s analysis. Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, moderated the discussion.Repairing U.S.-Russian relations: The transatlantic dimensionJune 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 3, GMF hosted an event entitled "Repairing U.S.-Russian relations: The transatlantic dimension," with Eugene B. Rumer, senior fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, Angela E. Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and Emma Udwin, member of the cabinet of European Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner. The event was moderated by Ron Asmus, executive director of the Transatlantic Center and Strategic Planning at GMF.Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhoodMay 15, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 15, GMF hosted a roundtable discussion on "Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhood," featuring Tim Hitchens, director of European political affairs in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom; and Ian Lesser, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF.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.2009 U.S. Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs reunites fellows in the nation’s capitalApril 30, 2009 / Washington, DCFrom April 30 to May 3, GMF hosted the 2009 U.S. Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs. This was the first Marshall Forum to be held in Washington, DC, and offered GMF the opportunity to welcome nearly 90 MMFs from across the United States and Europe back to GMF's headquarters.“EU, NATO and the SCO: Towards Rules of Engagement?”April 02, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF convened a joint event with the Open Society Institute with Alex Cooley, Marcel De Haas and Song Xinning.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.How to engage Russia: A German-American conversationMarch 10, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 10, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a panel discussion on "How to engage Russia: A German-American conversation," featuring Gert Weisskirchen, member of the German Parliament and spokesman on foreign affairs of the Social Democratic Party-Group; and Stephen Sestanovich, George F. Kennan senior fellow for Russian and Eurasian studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program celebrates its 10th anniversary on Capitol HillMarch 05, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 5, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) hosted a reception on Capitol Hill celebrating the tenth anniversary of the American Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program. More than 100 MMFs, alumni, GMF staff, former GMF staff, embassy representatives and assorted friends of the German Marshall Fund and the MMF program attended. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), who participated as an AMMF, delivered a speech about his experience.The new U.S. administration and the implications for the Turkish-American relationshipFebruary 19, 2009 / Ankara, TurkeyOn February 19, GMF hosted Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Senior Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, and co-Chairman of the U.S.-Turkey Congressional Friendship Caucus, for a roundtable discussion at GMF's Ankara office, entitled The new U.S. administration and the implications for the Turkish-American relationship." Congress-Bundestag Forum 2009February 13, 2009 / GermanyFrom February 13 to 17, GMF and the Robert Bosch Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Congress-Bundestag Forum 2009 at Schloss Elmau in Bavaria and Berlin. The purpose of the forum is to bring together influential members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag for discussions of policy issues affecting the United States and Europe in order to strengthen the transatlantic partnership. This year´s forum was attended by seven members of the U.S. Congress and ten members of the German Bundestag.GMF President Craig Kennedy awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyFebruary 09, 2009 / Washington, DCOn February 9, GMF President Craig Kennedy was awarded with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, highlighting Mr. Kennedy's contribution to the German-American and transatlantic relationships. German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth presented Mr. Kennedy with the award.Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU: Europe without barriersJanuary 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn January 29, GMF hosted a panel discussion on the "Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU: Europe without barriers." Petr Kolar, ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, gave opening remarks and provided an overview of the Czech Republic's agenda for its EU Presidency. Charles A. Kupchan, professor of international affairs at Georgetown University and senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations, responded to Kolar's remarks and presented a nuanced look at the future of transatlantic relations. The event was captured and will be broadcasted in an hour-long audio episode on NPR FM Berlin and NPR Worldwide the weekend of March 6.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.A new european OstpolitikJanuary 20, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn January 20, GMF hosted a workshop called "A New European Ostpolitik." Taking place at the representation of Hamburg in Berlin, this workshop brought together policy experts from Bundestag and Chancellery, think tanks, and the media.Germany, Poland, and the Obama administrationJanuary 20, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn January 20, GMF, in cooperation with the Warsaw Institute of Public Affairs (ISP) hosted a discussion in Berlin focusing on "Germany, Poland, and the Obama Administration." Jacek Kucharczyk of the ISP presented his newest policy brief, entitled, "The new transatlantic agenda - a view from Poland." Jan Techau of DGAP and Jeffrey D. Rathke of the U.S. Mission to Germany provided comments from a German and American perspective.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. New House and Senate members introduced to European diplomatic communityJanuary 13, 2009 / Washington, DCOn January 13, GMF held a reception on Capitol Hill to honor new Members of Congress and Senators and introduce them to the European diplomatic corps. The event was held in the Democratic Caucus room, where Senior Congressman Darrell Issa, one of the co-chairs of the Congressional EU Caucus, set the stage for the evening, encouraging them to join the Caucus and participate in GMF's conferences and study tours.U.S.-Turkish relations at a time of internal and external crises: Will Obama make a difference?January 11, 2009 / Istanbul & Ankara, TurkeyOn January 11 and 17, GMF hosted Senior Transatlantic Fellow Dr. Ian Lesser in Istanbul and Ankara for events on "U.S.-Turkish relations at a time of internal and external crises: Will Obama make a difference?"U.S./EU-China policy examined at fourth Stockholm China ForumDecember 05, 2008 / StockholmOn December 5 and 6, GMF, in conjunction with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, STINT, and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, organized the fourth Stockholm China Forum. The Forum covered topics that included U.S. China policy after the presidential elections, the current troubles in EU-China relations, the global economic crisis, and relations with Russia after the conflict in Georgia.Georgia’s NATO aspirations discussedDecember 01, 2008 / BrusselsOn December 1, the eve of a NATO Foreign Ministers summit, GMF and the Institute for Strategic Studies (ISS) of Ljubljana, Slovenia, organized an event in Brussels on Georgia's future with the EU and NATO. Prime Minister Grigol Mgaloblishvili and Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili represented the Republic of Georgia. Robert Cooper, Director General for External and Politico-Military Affairs at the European Council, and Jamie Shea, Director of Policy Planning at the Private Office of the Secretary General of NATO, were on the panel as representatives from the Euroatlantic community, with Ronald Asmus of GMF moderating the discussion.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.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.GMF hosts U.S. election party in BerlinNovember 04, 2008 / BerlinThe German Marshall Fund of the United States in cooperation with the United States Embassy in Berlin and various other organizations, organized on November 4-5, an election night party hosted at Deutsche Telekom headquarters in Berlin. Over 2,400 people of all ages attended the event to watch election returns and debate the issues related to the elections in the United States.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.Transatlantic Academy opens with migration conferenceOctober 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 14, former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato opened a conference in celebration of the Transatlantic Academy with a speech outlining the challenges the European Union faces in dealing with migrants and security.China’s reaction to the conflict in Georgia and its implications for Europe and the United States. A wider conflict for the West or Russia vs. the Rest?September 30, 2008 / BrusselsGMF convened a small, off-the-record discussion to explore these topics and what they are likely to imply for future relations between China, the United States and the European Union, and for current policy towards Russia and Georgia.Volker delivers debut ambassadorial speechSeptember 29, 2008 / BrusselsIn a Sept. 29 speech to a Brussels audience of diplomats, scholars, and policymakers, new U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urged the transatlantic community to address international crises together, most notably in dealing with Russia's influence over its neighbors.Event on evangelical Christianity and U.S. politics broadcast on NPRSeptember 23, 2008 / BerlinOn September 23rd, GMF's Berlin office, in cooperation with the Protestant Academy (Evangelische Akademie zu Berlin) and its director Rüdiger Sachau, hosted a panel discussion on the role of religion in the U.S. presidential elections.
Rice: U.S. and Europe must stand up to Russia togetherSeptember 18, 2008 / Washington, DCAt a speech hosted by the German Marshall Fund on Thursday, September 18, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States and Europe must stand up together in the face of an assertive Russia but rejected the idea of another Cold War.
Stanzel, Fried respond to Rice speechSeptember 18, 2008 / Washington, DCOn the evening of Thursday, Sept. 18, Volker Stanzel, the political director of the German Federal Foreign Office, and Dan Fried, the U.S. undersecretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs, agreed that Russia's recent aggression has amounted to increased isolation from the West. Sergey Kislyak, who was in his first day as Russian Ambassador to the United States, was in the audience and took exception during a response to Stanzel and Fried. The event took place just a few hours after U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice delivered a major speech on U.S.-Russia relations to a German Marshall Fund audience.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Moscow says EU leaders need to give clear signalSeptember 08, 2008 / BrusselsOn September 8, the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized an event in cooperation with the Centre for European Reform (CER) in Brussels, Belgium, entitled "EU-Ukrainian relations: Where next after the Georgian crisis?" The event was held in advance of the EU-Ukrainian summit in France in order to examine the political dynamics in Ukraine and the potential for integration into the European Union. Ukrainian Ambassador to Moscow, Konstyantin Gryshchenko, and Thomas Valasek, CER's director of Foreign Policy and Defence, were the speakers.Leaders debate Georgian War and Russian RelationsSeptember 01, 2008 / BrusselsOn September 1, the German Marshall Fund of the United States held a debate entitled "The war in Georgia and relations with Russia: What happened and what now?" in Brussels, Belgium, just before an emergency European Summit began.
The goal in Iran should be transparency and verification, says PolenzJuly 08, 2008 / Washington, DCOn July 8, GMF hosted Ruprecht Polenz, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, and Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion on the role of Europe in dealing with Iran. An hour-long segment from this event was aired on NPR in Berlin from July 26-28, 2008, and is available for download here.Discussion tackles differences between the role of soccer in the U.S. and EuropeJune 12, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 12, GMF in cooperation with the Heinrich-Boell-Foundation hosted a discussion on "The Role of Soccer in the U.S. and Europe." The discussion was followed by a live screening of a Euro 2008 championship match featuring Germany and Croatia. The light-hearted discussion featured German Ambassador to the United States Dr. Klaus Scharioth; DC United President & CEO Kevin Payne, and Dr. Heiko Hesse, a former professional soccer player turned economist.Russia, Afghanistan panels from Bucharest Conference featured in three-part radio seriesJune 07, 2008 / BucharestFrom April 1-3, GMF held the Bucharest Conference, a three day gathering with panel discussions featuring leaders surrounding the role of NATO in the international community. The conference was held alongside the official 2008 NATO Summit in Bucharest and provided a forum for leading policymakers, opinion leaders, scholars, and business people from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the most pressing issues facing NATO and the international community. From June 7-21, NPR Berlin broadcasted two panels from the conference in a three-part series.Dailey: Information sharing is the essence of counterterrorism activitiesMay 30, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 30, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion entitled, “U.S. and European approaches in the fight against terrorism.” The event featured Dell L. Dailey, coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, and Jeremy Shapiro of The Brookings Institute’s Center on the United States and Europe, GMF Senior Transatlantic fellow Ambassador Michael Polt moderated the discussion, which was held under the Chatham House rule.Book discussion: The end of the westMay 28, 2008 / BerlinOn May 28, GMF Berlin hosted a panel discussion on the book "The End of the West," a collection of essays edited by Jeffrey Anderson of Georgetown, John Ikenberry of Princeton, and Thomas Risse of the Free University of Berlin. Anderson and Risse attended, and were joined by Michael Zürn, the dean of the Hertie School of Government in Berlin.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.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.U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad confident about multilateral efforts in AfghanistanApril 25, 2008 / Washington, DCOn April 25, GMF hosted Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for a discussion on the future of Afghanistan and the role of the international community. In a conversation with German journalist Klaus-Peter Siegloch of ZDF Television, Khalilzad expressed confidence in current multilateral efforts in Afghanistan and reaffirmed American support for new UN Special Representative Kai Eide.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.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.Bush, Karzai, Harper bring NATO debates to the Bucharest ConferenceApril 01, 2008 / BucharestThe Bucharest Conference featured addresses by U.S. President George W. Bush, Romanian President Traian Basescu, Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu, and Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, as well as other panel discussions on pressing NATO issues such as enlargement, missile defense, and Russia. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer discussed alliance operations in Afghanistan.

The Bucharest Conference website features archived video of the full speeches and sessions, highlight reels, transcripts, and press releases.Global security threats and Central EuropeMarch 11, 2008 / BratislavaOn March 11, GMF Bratislava, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, held a one day seminar entitled “Global security threats and Central Europe.” This workshop brought together 30 experts from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Britain, Israel, Turkey, and the United States. In three thematic sessions, the seminar examined global security threats as perceived by Central European countries, the responses and contributions of these countries to strengthening security, and the perspectives of major security players on a regional level, such as Turkey and Israel, and global level, such as NATO, EU and the United States.NATO in Afghanistan – A challenge to transatlantic burden sharingMarch 03, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 3, GMF hosted a discussion entitled “NATO in Afghanistan - A challenge to transatlantic burden sharing," featuring Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Volker, German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, and Canadian Deputy Head of Mission Guy Saint-Jacques. GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Michael Polt moderated the discussion.Citizen Diplomacy and the transatlantic relationshipMarch 03, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 3, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Rick Steves, a renowned producer of a weekly public radio program, author of over 30 books on European travel, and host of Rick Steves' Europe, a television show on PBS, for a discussion on citizen Diplomacy in the United States and Europe post 9/11. A podcast interview with Rick Steves is also available for download.Germany after two years of grand coalitionFebruary 28, 2008 / Washington, DCOn February 28, GMF, in cooperation with the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS), hosted German Federal Minister and Head of the Chancellery Dr. Thomas de Maizière for a presentation and discussion titled "Germany after two years of grand coalition." The event featured opening remarks by Mr. John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Clinton.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.Macedonian FM discusses NATO aspirations, regional issuesFebruary 06, 2008 / Washington, DC

On February 6, GMF hosted Antonio Milososki, the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Macedonia, and Kurt D. Volker, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs, for a discussion on the status of Macedonia's negotiations for NATO accession and EU membership, as well as regional issues.

Bridging the foreign policy divideFebruary 06, 2008 / BrusselsOn February 6, GMF Brussels hosted an event on the future of U.S. foreign policy entitled "Bridging the foreign policy divide." Tod Lindberg from the National Review and David Shorr from the Stanley Foundation discussed their latest project; a compilation of papers by prominent Democratic and Republican experts on foreign policy challenges.Basescu serves up some suprises in NATO Summit PreviewJanuary 31, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 31, GMF Brussels hosted a talk by Romanian President Traian Basescu, entitled "Gearing up for the NATO Summit," that was later opened up for a question and answer session from the audience. Dr. Ronald D. Asmus, the executive director of GMF's Brussels Office, moderated the event held in the packed Polak Room of the Residence Palace.Bulgarian FM discusses next steps for the BalkansJanuary 04, 2008 / Washington, DC

On January 4, GMF hosted Ivailo Kalfin, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister of the republic of Bulgaria, for a luncheon roundtable entitled "What Next for the Balkans," in which he examined the pitfalls and opportunities of a fragile upcoming year for the Balkan region, and highlighted the region's relationship with both Europe and the United States.

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.GMF convenes meeting with Italian PresidentDecember 11, 2007 / Washington, DC

On December 11, GMF organized a small roundtable discussion at the Italian Embassy with the president of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, who was accompanied by Massimo D'Alema, the Italian foreign minister. The meeting was moderated by GMF President Craig Kennedy and participants included several GMF board members as well as senior analysts.

New Georgian PM reacts to recent unrestDecember 05, 2007 / BrusselsOn December 5, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Prime Minister of Georgia Lado Gurgenidze for a public speech and discussion entitled "Georgia after the state of emergency: The way ahead," in Brussels, Belgium. A ‘New Atlanticism’ In Central and Eastern Europe?November 12, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 12, GMF hosted David Kral and Vera Rihackova from the Europeum Institute for European Policy for a luncheon discussion entitled "A 'new atlanticism' in Central and Eastern Europe?"  Janusz Bugajski from the Center for Strategic and International Studies introduced the event, which was the sixth in a series featuring prominent European think tanks that were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants.  John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF, moderated the discussion.Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relationsNovember 06, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 6, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion entitled "Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relations," with Ettore Greco, deputy director of Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), and Nathalie Tocci, senior research fellow at IAI.  Zeyno Baran, director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at the Hudson Institute, served as the respondent and the discussion was moderated by John K. Glenn, foreign policy director at GMF.  This event was the fifth in a series of presentations featuring the work of European thinktanks who were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants.Amid NATO transformation, return to Cold War deemed unlikelyOctober 29, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 29, GMF hosted a lunch presentation and discussion entitled "The future of NATO: The debate in Central Europe," with Eugeniusz Smolar, president of the Center for International Relations (CIR) in Warsaw, and Stephen Larrabee, distinguished chair in European security at the RAND Corporation.  Peter Van Praagh, senior director for Wider Europe at GMF, moderated the event.  The presentation was the fourth in a series of events featuring the work of prominent European thinktanks who were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants. The Euroatlantic community and its changing Eastern Neighborhood: A new policy in the Making?October 26, 2007 / Kiev, Ukraine

On 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.

Sanberk: Linked challenges between the Black Sea region and Turkey’s EU membershipOctober 22, 2007 / Bucharest, RomaniaAmbassador Özdem Sanberk, former Turkish ambassador to London and former undersecretary of the Turkish Foreign Ministry addressed Turkey's current political, economic, and regional connections to the Wider Black Sea at the official launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) on October 23. Other topics discussed during the two-day event included the role of the media; transatlantic aspirations for the region; the role of civil society; energy, the environment, and good governance; and public-private partnerships.EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?October 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 5, GMF hosted a presentation and discussion entitled "EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?" with Ambassador Jiri Schneider, Program Director at the Prague Security Studies Institute, and Alexander Duleba, Research Director at the Slovak Foreign Policy Association.Seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs heldSeptember 28, 2007 / Atlanta, GeorgiaThe seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in the United States was held September 28-30, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.  A signature event of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program, it brought together over 90 political, business, media, and community leaders from the United States and Europe to discuss the transatlantic relationship in a global context.  GMF established the gathering in 2001 as a venue for MMF alumni to exchange ideas and learn about new policy initiatives in an informal atmosphere.Rehn: EU must spread democracy, enhance interfaith understandingSeptember 25, 2007 / Washington, DCOn September 25, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a discussion entitled "What's the future for EU Enlargement?" in which he focused on the potential for future EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, Turkey's membership perspects, and current negotiations on Kosovo's final status.Schäuble addesses internal security challenges on NPRSeptember 24, 2007 / Washington, DCGMF and NPR Worldwide are pleased to bring you German Interior Minister Schäuble's keynote address from a September 24, 2007, event entitled "Internal security challenges in the transatlantic relationship - How can we reconcile personal freedoms and security?" The hourlong program aired on Saturday and Monday, October 20 and 22, at 8 a.m. on all NPR Worldwide channels, and is also available, as well as a GMF Event Video of Minister Schäuble's keynote speech, here on the GMF website.Danish Foreign Minister urges cooperation on climate changeSeptember 17, 2007 / Washinton, DCAfter awarding the Peter R. Weitz journalism prize, Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Møller stressed the need for greater transatlantic cooperation on climate change and energy security, emphasizing a "new and ambitious global climate agreement," between the U.S. and Europe.Lessons from Afghanistan: Rebuilding post-conflict statesAugust 30, 2007 / Washington, DCOn August 30, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion on the role of the private sector in rebuilding post-conflict states focusing on Afghanistan as a case study. The event is part of the "Innovations in Aid Series."CSU Bundestag leader discusses transatlantic relations, NATO, and missile defenseJuly 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn July 13, GMF hosted CSU Bundestag Leader Dr. Peter Ramsauer for a presentation and discussion on transatlantic cooperation. The event touched on a wide range of issues important on both sides of the Atlantic, from the NATO mission in Afghanistan to the United States' proposed missile defense system.  The discussion offered an opportunity to reflect on the recently-concluded German EU Presidency.  David Kramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, provided the response. 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.GMF convenes fifth annual Think Tank SymposiumJune 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 17 and 18, the fifth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF's flagship events, convened this year in Washington, DC. Working with the support of the European Commission, the Think Tank Symposium brings together over 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of mutual concern.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.Examining EU influence on transatlantic regulationJune 06, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 8, GMF hosted an event on the EU's influence on transatlantic regulation, looking specifically at the issue of data privacy.  For the discussion, GMF hosted Professor Abraham Newman of Georgetown University and Thomas Spiller, Director of Public Policy for SAS, a global private-data solutions company based in North Carolina.  The event was moderated by GMF Transatlantic Fellow Richard Salt.GMF headquarters honors 60th anniversary of Marshall Plan assistanceJune 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 5, GMF and the George C. Marshall Foundation co-hosted a panel discussion in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan speech. The discussion was based on the Marshall Foundation's new monograph, In Search of a Usable Past: The Marshall Plan and Postwar Reconstruction Today. Panelists were Barry Machado and Ambassador James Dobbins. Olin Wethington moderated the discussion. GMF celebrates Marshall Plan 60th AnniversaryMay 25, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 25, GMF Berlin hosted an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, the 35th anniversary of the founding of the German Marshall Fund, and the 25th birthday of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) Program, as well as the Manfred Wörner Seminar (WFS). Over a hundred alumni of the programs attended the event, which was co-hosted by the State Representation of Northrhine-Westfalia in Berlin. Dr. Rita Süssmuth, former President of the German Parliament; Dieter Berg, Chairman of the Board of the Robert Bosch Foundation; and several Central and Eastern European Ambassadors helped celebrate the evening.Berlin event previews G8-SummitMay 24, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

On 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.

Biddle: Agreement with Iran importantMay 16, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 16, GMF Berlin hosted a lunch discussion with Stephen Biddle, Senior Fellow for Defense Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and presently a visitor at the American Academy in Berlin.French Presidential elections: Impact on Europe and transatlantic relationsMay 15, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

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.

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.Turkish presidency a battle between Kantians and HobbesiansMay 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn May 14, GMF hosted Kemal Kirisci, Jean Monnet Professor at Turkey's Bogazici University, for a discussion entitled Turkish Foreign Policy, "Without," a New President. Kirisci argued that the fundamental dichotomy in Turkish foreign policy is between Hobbesian (nationalist) and Kantian (internationalist) philosophies.Turkey as a Security Guard in the Middle East and Black Sea RegionMay 03, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 3, GMF Berlin and the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmens' Association (TÜSIAD) hosted a luncheon discussion on, "Stability and Peace - Turkey as a Security Guard in the Middle East and Black Sea Region," with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Ian Lesser and Dr. Heinz Kramer from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). Brussels Forum 2007 concludes with a flourishApril 27, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumFrom April 27 to 29, GMF and its partners held the second annual Brussels Forum at the Conrad Hotel in Brussels. Brussels Forum is a high-profile meeting to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. This year, GMF was honored to welcome EU High Representative Dr. Javier Solana, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox, Senator Bob Bennett, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, and many other influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders. Please visit the Brussels Forum website for video, audio, transcripts, and other highlights.U.S. Ambassador to the EU tackles global warming and energy securityApril 24, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn April 24, GMF's Berlin Office hosted U.S. Ambassador to the EU C. Boyden Gray for a lunch discussion on biofuels and aromatics.Stakeholders debate Iraq’s futureApril 10, 2007 / Washington, DCFrom April 10-11, the "Iraq Futures 2007" conference took place in Washington, DC, and was organized with the TOBB-ETU University of Ankara. The conference brought together 22 participants from Iraq, as well as a number of Turks, other Europeans, officials from the State Department and the Pentagon, think tank representatives, and journalists.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.Europeans and Americans agree on unity on IranMarch 26, 2007 / Paris, Brussels, BerlinThe German Marshall Fund in co-operation with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a distinguished speaker's tour titled "Iran and the Bomb: Will It Get It and What Will It Mean" from March 26-28, 2007 in three European cities: Paris, Brussels, and Berlin. Reuel M. Gerecht, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), David Ignatius, columnist for the Washington Post and Yossi Klein Halevi, correspondent for "The New Republic", participated in panel discussions in each of the cities.Historic evening in Athens commemorates Marshall Plan’s 60th anniversaryMarch 21, 2007 / Athens, GreeceOn March 21, The German Marshall Fund and the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) hosted an evening at the Kranidiotis amphitheatre of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship Program.Turkey: Areas of Freedom, Security, and JusticeMarch 19, 2007 / Istanbul, TurkeyOn March 19, GMF, in cooperation with Istanbul's Koc University, and Germany's Research Center for International and European Law on Immigration and Asylum at University of Konstanz, organized a workshop on the topic of "Turkey in the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice: Legal and Political Aspects". The workshop brought together German and Turkish academics of law and political science and practitioners in the executive, administrative and legislative branches of government and was chaired by Professor Hailbronner of University of Konstanz and Professor Ansay of Koc University.Inaugural Stockholm China ForumMarch 18, 2007 / Stockholm, Sweden

On March 18-20, GMF and its partners, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation held the inaugural Stockholm China Forum.

Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea RegionMarch 12, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyFrom March 12-13, GMF co-hosted a workshop focusing on the Black Sea Region entitled, “Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea Region” together with the Weidenfeld Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The event provided a platform for EU and German government officials and experts to discuss how to foster regional cooperation and closer approximation with the EU for the Black Sea Region without the offer of full membership to the Union.GMF celebrates 25 years of the Marshall Memorial FellowshipMarch 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, March 8, The German Marshall Fund hosted a reception on Capitol Hill inaugurating a year long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program. Over 150 alumni and friends of the program were in attendance, including the Spring 2007 American and European Fellows, US Senators and Congressman, European ambassadors, and Capitol Hill staff.Le Monde Deputy Editor discusses run-up to upcoming French ElectionsMarch 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 8, 2007, German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Patrick Jarreau, deputy editor of Le Monde, to discuss the upcoming French presidential elections as part of GMF’s ongoing series with the French American Foundation.Russian Energy Dominance in the European UnionMarch 06, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

On 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.

Georgian president promotes ‘Discos for Peace’February 26, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumAt a February 26 event in Brussels, hosted by GMF's Brussels office, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili touted "Discos for Peace" as a way to resolve tensions in the frozen conflict area of South Ossetia. Entitled "Europe is on Georgia's Mind," the event also featured Estonian President Toomas Ilves and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, both contributing to the debate regarding Central and Eastern European democratization efforts.Volker: U.S. and EU doing same thing on climate changeFebruary 12, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn February 12, GMF Berlin hosted a lunch discussion with Kurt Volker, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs in the U.S. Department of State on U.S. climate policy.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.Former Polish President discusses Ukraine’s prospects for EU, NATOFebruary 01, 2007 / Washington, DCOn February 1, 2007, GMF hosted former Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski to speak on "Ukraine's Prospects for Membership in the EU and NATO: Perspectives from Poland."Iran’s Nuclear Program and it’s effects on Turkey discussedJanuary 29, 2007 / Ankara, Turkey

On January 29, the GMF Ankara office, together with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), held a roundtable discussion on the nuclearization of Iran and regional security dynamics. The discussion was chaired by Jon Wolfsthal, Senior Fellow at CSIS, Alexander Lennon, Editor in Chief of The Washington Quarterly, CSIS's flagship journal and Suat Kiniklioglu, Director of the GMF Ankara office. Participants included diplomats, academics, politicians, think tank members and journalists.

GMF Brussels hosts Czech Foreign MinisterJanuary 25, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 25, 2007, GMF's Brussels office hosted a seminar on the role and contribution that Central Europe can make in shaping the future Eastern policy of the European Union. The public seminar was opened by Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and followed by a panel discussion with the directors of several leading Visegrad think thinks.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.Transatlantic spotlight on Berlin: the double presidencyDecember 21, 2006 / BerlinGMF's Berlin office is hosting a series of events highlighting the challenges and opportunities of the 2007 German double presidencies of the G8 and the EU.Moldovan Foreign Minister calls for robust partnership with U.S.December 15, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, December 15, GMF hosted a luncheon for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, Andrei Stratan and David J. Kramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs to discuss the U.S.-Moldovan relationship.EU/G8 Series: “It’s Not Your Dad’s Europe”December 12, 2006 / BerlinOn December 12 and 13, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Bratislava. Under the title "It's Not Your Dad's Europe," the workshop looked at what the Visegrad countries bring to the EU.Riga Conference concludes with NATO enlargement panelNovember 29, 2006 / Riga"The Riga Conference: Transforming NATO in a New Global Era," conducted by completes a full agenda of discussions, speeches, and events around the NATO Summit. Estonian President Ilves says there is no NATO "enlargement fatigue."Experts discuss aftermath of color revolutions in Georgia, UkraineNovember 25, 2006 / KievOn November 25, in Kiev, Ukraine, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Heinrich Boell Foundation of Germany hosted a first expert seminar on developments and democratic progress in Georgia and Ukraine since the recent Rose and Orange revolutions in the two countries.EU/G8 Series: “A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully”November 15, 2006 / BerlinOn November 15 and 16, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Belgrade. Under the title "A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully", the workshop looked at Kosovo's future and Serbia's westward path as examples of post-intervention democracy promotion in the Balkans.GMF Brussels facilitates debate on Turkey’s relations with the WestNovember 13, 2006 / BrussselsOn November 12, GMF Brussels hosted Turkish Minister of State for Economic Affairs Ali Babacan, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Richard Holbrooke, and Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a debate on the current state of Turkey's relations with the West.GMF Ankara hosts workshop on Turkish-U.S. RelationsNovember 09, 2006 / AnkaraOn November 9, the GMF Ankara office, together with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), organized a workshop on Turkish-U.S. Relations.EU/G8 Series: “Is Turkey Drifting – And Where Is It Heading?”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin as part of its EU/G8 series, held a workshop together with GMF Ankara which examined Turkey's foreign policy orientation in light of recent domestic and regional developments on the evening of the EU Commission's progress report on Turkey. The workshop "Is Turkey Drifting - And Where Is It Heading?" was hosted at the Berlin representation of the state of Northrhine-Westphalia.EU/G8 Series: “The EU-Russia Relationship before the German presidency”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin, together with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin, organized a luncheon entitled "The EU-Russia Relationship before the German EU Presidency."GMF hosts discussion on U.S. and European democracy promotionNovember 02, 2006 / BerlinOn November 2 and 3, GMF Berlin hosted the first event in its EU/G8 Series, in cooperation with AEI and Freedom House. This was the second of a four-part series of workshops on American and European approaches to democracy promotion.CER’s Charles Grant discusses Europe’s blurred boundariesNovember 01, 2006 / Washington, DCOn November 1, 2006, GMF's Washington office hosted Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform to present his publication, "Europe's Blurred Boundaries: Rethinking enlargement and neighborhood policy."U.S. Attorney General discusses the Rule of Law in the War on TerrorOctober 25, 2006 / BerlinOn October 25, GMF Berlin, together with the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, hosted a major policy speech by U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales on "The Rule of Law in the War on Terror."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 staff members awarded French National Order of MeritOctober 09, 2006 / Belgrade and Washington, DCDr. Ulrike Guérot, Senior Transatlantic Fellow, and Ivan Vejvoda, Director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, both received the French National Order of Merit this year.Basescu: Romania is committed to strengthing partnership with United StatesJuly 27, 2006 / Washington, DCOn July 27, GMF's Washington office organized a dinner for Romanian President Traian Basescu to discuss U.S.-Romanian relations, NATO enlargement in the Black Sea region, U.S. visa policies, and Romania's committment to the "War on Terror."GMF holds workshop on Russia and the WestJuly 11, 2006 / BerlinOn July 11, GMF’s Berlin office and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a workshop entitled “Russia and the West: Energy and Security Policy at the G8 Summit.”Azeri Foreign Minister discusses Euro-Atlantic integrationJuly 06, 2006 / BerlinOn July 6, GMF’s Berlin office hosted a discussion on the challenges and prospects of Azerbaijani Euro-Atlantic Integration with Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.Transatlantic experts tackle PakistanJuly 03, 2006 / BrusselsOn July 3, GMF Brussels hosted George Perkovich and Frédéric Grare, both at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, for a talk entitled “Pakistan: Time to Stop Pretending.” Grare and Perkovich offered different perspectives on Pakistan; Grare analyzed the regime, border issues, and the situation on the ground in Pakistan while Perkovich offered perceptions from an international standpoint. Robert Kagan, a GMF Transatlantic Fellow and Senior Associate at Carnegie, moderated the session.Ambassador Gray touts energy securityJune 29, 2006 / BerlinOn June 29, GMF Berlin hosted a dinner discussion for C. Boyden Gray, U.S. Ambassador to the EU, on energy security from a transatlantic perspective, and especially the challenges the United States and Europe face. Also discussed were issues including energy efficiency, global warming, environment, Russia, and geopolitics.Conference looks at Black Sea regional democracy, securityJune 29, 2006 / AnkaraOn June 29 and 30, the German Marshall Fund co-hosted a conference entitled “Democratization and Security in the Black Sea” with the ARI Movement in Ankara, Turkey. The conference was the eighth International Security Conference by ARI Movement and brought together a range of participants, including diplomats, journalists, academics, and fellow think-tank representatives.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.“Frontiers of Europe” debatedJune 21, 2006 / IstanbulOn June 21 and 22 in Istanbul, GMF and the Brookings Institute co-hosted a workshop titled “Frontiers of Europe.” The widely attended event involved participants from the United States, the European Union, and wider Europe.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.Karen Hughes discusses America’s image with MMF alumniJune 08, 2006 / BrusselsOn June 8, GMF’s Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted Karen Hughes, under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Hughes met with a small group of Brussels-based Marshall Memorial Fellows working in the European Union and around its institutions for an informal discussion, exchanging thoughts and ideas on the United States’ image abroad and how they could be improved.Former U.S. Ambassador speaks on Turkish issuesJune 07, 2006 / IstanbulOn June 7, Marc Grossman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, touched on a variety of issues concerning the U.S.-Turkey relationship in a dinner hosted by GMF's Ankara office.Europeans dicuss deepening and widening EUJune 07, 2006 / BerlinOn June 7, the GMF Berlin office hosted a dinner on deepening and widening of the European Union. The discussions included the current situation of the European Union, its constitution, and Germany’s upcoming EU Presidency in 2007.Peter Weitz Prizes AwardedJune 05, 2006 / Washington, DCSebastian Rotella and Philip Shishkin were awarded the Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize on Monday, June 5. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the important role of journalists as communicators between decision makers and the population.GMF journalism fellow presents book on American valuesJune 01, 2006 / Washington, DCOn June 1, National Journal columnist and GMF Journalism Fellow Bruce Stokes presented his book "America Against the World: How We Are Different and Why We Are Disliked" along with co-author Andrew Kohut at a luncheon held by GMF's Washington, DC office.U.S. Rep. Wexler discusses Middle EastMay 31, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 31, GMF hosted a luncheon for Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member on the International Relations Committee, to speak about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relationships between Turkey and the European Union, and the United States and Germany.Alan Makovsky discusses U.S.-Turkish RelationsMay 31, 2006 / AnkaraOn May 29, Alan Makovsky, a senior staff member on the U.S. House Committee on International Relations, talked about recent developments in Turkish-U.S. relations and anti-Americanism in Turkey at a lunch hosted by GMF's Ankara office.Ex-Bulgarian Foreign Minister discusses Bulgaria’s futureMay 30, 2006 / BerlinOn May 30, former Bulgarian foreign minister Solomon Passy discussed Bulgaria and its contribution to EU security in a dinner organized by GMF's Berlin office.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.Professor says German-American relations on mendMay 17, 2006 / BerlinOn May 17, Johns Hopkins University professor and GMF Transatlantic Fellow Stephen Szabo and GMF Transatlantic Fellow delivered a lecture — "Mending Ways or Parting Ways? Prospects for German-American Relations" — in which he said that Germany and the United States have moved past the Iraq debate and have started rebuilding the transatlantic alliance.Turkish analysts tour transatlantic capitalsMay 14, 2006 / Washington, DC and BrusselsBetween May 14 and 19, two highly regarded Turkish policy analysts — Hasan Cemal, a columnist at Milliyet, and Soli Ozel, Professor at Bilgi University and a columnist at Sabah — visited Washington and Brussels on the invitation of the German Marshall Fund in order to meet with American and European Union officials and brief audiences on the Turkish political scene.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.Wexler: Turkey critical to success with IranApril 10, 2006 / AnkaraU.S. Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) spoke at a luncheon discussion in Ankara on April 10, hosted by the German Marshall Fund as part of its Ankara Speakers' Series. Wexler, co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Turkey and a senior member of the House International Relations Committee, addressed a variety of international issues with Turkey at the forefront, including a meeting of Hamas and Turkish leaders, Cyprus, and Iran.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.Romanian official says Black Sea important to United States, EuropeMarch 07, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF hosted Sergiu Medar, national security advisor to the Romanian president, March 7 for a discussion on challenges and opportunities in the Black Sea region. Mr. Medar said that with some 20 billion tons of untapped oil resources, the Black Sea should be an area of interest for the transatlantic community. He also underscored the region’s potential to serve as a barricade against “asymmetrical threats” like terrorism, organized crime, and human and drug trafficking.U.S., French experts share best practices on equal access to higher educationMarch 03, 2006 / ParisOn March 3, GMF’s Paris office held a seminar on immigration and minority youth, focusing primarily on equal access to higher education.German, American lawmakers exchange views on transatlantic themesFebruary 24, 2006 / San DiegoFor four days, German and American lawmakers gathered in San Diego, California, to participate in the third annual Congress–Bundestag Forum, where they renewed and deepened contacts with each other and shared knowledge about political processes on both sides of the Atlantic.Turks, Europeans debate Turkey’s EU processFebruary 22, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulNathalie Tocci from the European University Institute in Florence and Borut Grgic from the Institute for Strategic Studies in Ljubjana spoke to the Turkish policy communities on Turkey's EU negotiations.Georgian president says nation aspires to NATO, EUFebruary 02, 2006 / BerlinOn February 2, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili told journalists from the leading German media that he was very content with the outcome of the "Rose Revolution" and reiterated Georgia's hopes for eventual NATO and EU membership.Georgian foreign minister emphasizes stabilityJanuary 23, 2006 / BerlinOn Jan. 23, GMF's Berlin office hosted Gela Bezhuashvili, Georgia's minister of foreign affairs, for a dinner with 18 Ambassadors or deputy chiefs of mission for European Union and NATO countries. Bezuashvili emphasized the importance of NATO and EU integration for the stability and security of Georgia.Black Sea strategy debatedJanuary 19, 2006 / BerlinOn January 19, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Romanian Embassy to Germany organized a panel discussion, "Towards a European Strategy for the Wider Black Sea Region."Germans and Turks assess new German governmentJanuary 18, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulOver two days in two cities, GMF's Ankara office Ankara Speakers' Series brought to Turkey debate and discussion about German-Turkish and transatlantic relations in light of the new German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel.German Chancellor inaugurates GMF headquartersJanuary 13, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Jan. 13, GMF welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the dedication of its newly renovated headquarters in Washington. She said that the values of the Marshall Plan — freedom, democracy, and securing citizens’ rights — are just as important today as they were 50 years ago.Expert: Broaden U.S.-Turkey relationshipDecember 20, 2005 / AnkaraDr. Ian Lesser, president of Mediterranean Advisors LLC, and an expert on the Mediterranean region, told an Ankara audience that the Turkish-American relationship should diversify beyond security, though security still demands large-scale cooperation in dealing with Iran.U.S. Ambassador to Germany praises coalition’s transatlanticismDecember 12, 2005 / BerlinAt a Dec. 12 reception in Berlin for 250 GMF alumni, U.S. Ambassador to Germany William R. Timken Jr. praised the new German coalition government's commitment to partnership with the United States. He also spoke about transatlantic ties beyond government-to-government relations. “The ties that bind Americans and Europeans... connect us in the most personal way," he said.TUSIAD rep assesses American-Turkish relationsDecember 08, 2005 / AnkaraSpeaking on recent developments in relations between the United States and Turkey, Abdullah Akyuz, the Washington, DC, representative of the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TUSIAD), told an Ankara luncheon on December 8 that the Iraq war continues to define the current state of the relationship.Georgian Prime Minister Assesses “Rose” ReformsNovember 28, 2005 / BrusselsTwo years after Georgia’s “Rose Revolution,” the country is prospering in its democratization and economic liberalization, according to Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Noghaideli.Mark Leonard debates European power at U.S. book launchNovember 03, 2005 / Washington, DCOn November 3, the German Marshall Fund hosted the U.S. release of former TAF Mark Leonard’s Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century. The event in Washington, attended by a packed audience of more than 70 participants, featured a lively debate between Mr. Leonard and John C. Hulsman of the Heritage Foundation.New U.S. national security strategy presentedNovember 02, 2005 / Berlin, Brussels, ParisBob Boorstin and Lawrence Korb, from the Washington-based Center for American Progress, presented their new report on U.S. national security to European audiences during a GMF-hosted tour through Berlin, Brussels, and Paris.Lithuanian President says Black Sea region is a priorityOctober 26, 2005 / BerlinValdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania, launched the Berlin Distinguished Speakers’ Series by calling on Germany to step up and help to realize the accession of Black Sea countries to the European Union. He argued that Europe had been "too cautious and too reluctant" to pursue its ambitions of supporting pro-democracy forces in the Black Sea region.Georgian Prime Minister outlines future for stable Black Sea RegionOctober 25, 2005 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, October 25, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion with Zurab Nogaideli, former Prime Minister of Georgia. GMF Transatlantic Fellow Paul Applegarth moderated the event, which was attended by key congressional staff and administered through the Black Sea and Congressional Relations programs at GMF.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.Election called key to Azerbaijani democracyOctober 13, 2005 / AnkaraIn roundtable discussion, Ali Kerimli, Chairman of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party, says the upcoming election is the key to a democratic future for Azerbaijan.Weitz Prizes awarded, Rep. Van Hollen delivers keynoteSeptember 26, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF awarded the 2005 Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize for excellence in reporting on European affairs to the Washington Post’s Craig Whitlock and John W. Miller of Dow Jones Newswires. The event featured a keynote address by U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen, who spoke about the importance of the transatlantic relationship and its evolving role in the 21st century.Bryza Launches Ankara Speakers’ SeriesAugust 25, 2005 / AnkaraIn inaugural Mott Speakers' Series luncheon in Ankara, Matt Bryza, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, speaks about Turkey's relationship to the United States and EU on several relevant issues.U.S. Senator outlines future of transatlantic relationsJuly 20, 2005 / Washington, DCIn an address on transatlantic relations, U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, laid out his vision for American foreign policy in the 21st century and highlighted the challenges and areas of cooperation that lie ahead in the U.S.–European relationship.Experts debate framework for cultural tradeJuly 14, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF Transatlantic Fellow Áurea María Roldán Martín convened a roundtable discussion on “Cultural Diversity and Trade” to mark the culmination of her research on the global exchange of cultural goods and services. The event featured two leading thinkers on the subject — James C. Early of the Smithsonian Institution and George Mason University Professor Tyler Cowen.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.Burns Outlines U.S. Foreign Policy PrioritiesMay 26, 2005 / BrusselsU.S. Under Secretary of State Nick Burns tells foreign policy specialists and democracy promoters that American foreign policy will center on spreading democracy through the transatlantic alliance.U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff advocates “Security Envelopes”May 23, 2005 / BrusselsU.S. Secretary for Homeland Security Michael Chertoff told a Brussels audience on of his desire to create a “security envelope” that would allow for both high security standards and ease of transport for both people and goods.2005 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship SeminarMay 20, 2005 / ClevelandGMF held its fifth annual American Marshall Memorial Fellowship Seminar in Cleveland, Ohio. Organized together with the Cleveland Conference Committee of MMF alumni, the weekend saw vibrant policy analysis and discussion, and gave Fellows an opportunity to reconnect with each other and to the broader transatlantic debate.The EU Constitution and its Impact on Transatlantic RelationsApril 28, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF convened about 45 European and American policy experts to discuss the EU Constitution and its impact on transatlantic relations one month before a crucial French referendum. The one-and-a-half day conference was held to raise awareness of Europe’s new constitution on the other side of the Atlantic and to consider the possible outcomes of the ongoing ratification process.2005 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsApril 07, 2005 / Elmau, GermanyGMF held the 2005 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs, entitled "The Global Reach of the Transatlantic Partnership" April 7–10 at Schloss Elmau in Elmau, Germany. Iraqi civic leaders urge the transatlantic community to support democracy in IraqApril 01, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF together with the International Republican Institute hosted a delegation of civil society leaders from Iraq for a discussion on the role of civic organizations in the January 30 Iraqi elections and how Europe and the United States can support democratic progress in the country.GMF Paris Fifth AnniversaryMarch 21, 2005 / ParisThe German Marshall Fund celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Paris office on March 21. GMF president Craig Kennedy told an assembled gathering of government and political figures, business leaders, scholars, and media members that GMF’s work in improving French–U.S. relations is as important as ever.Mark Leonard Looks at European PowerMarch 08, 2005 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted the book release for Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century by Mark Leonard, foreign policy director at the Centre for European Reform. Mr. Leonard wrote the book on the EU's transformative power, in part as an answer to Robert Kagan's Of Paradise and Power, while serving as a transatlantic fellow with GMF.Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Community: A Strategic DialogueJanuary 28, 2005 / KievOn January 28–30, 2005, the German Marshall Fund and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), in cooperation with the Kiev-based Center for European and International Studies, convened the second of a two-part strategic dialogue entitled “Ukraine and the Euro–Atlantic Community” in Kiev, Ukraine.U.S. Secretary of State addresses EU audience at GMF’s Transatlantic Center in BrusselsDecember 08, 2004 / BrusselsIn his final visit to Europe as Secretary of State, and on the 3rd anniversary of GMF's Transatlantic Center in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell spoke on shared U.S. and European values and a tradition of commitment to freedom and democracy that forms the basis of the transatlantic relationship and its institutions.
Summary of November 23 task force meetingNovember 23, 2004 / Washington, DCOn November 23, the German Marshall Fund convened task force members in Washington, DC, to discuss the themes and goals of the EU Constitution project and to begin preparations for its Spring 2005 conference. Led by GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Ulrike Guerot, the group visualized the project as a platformFourth annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersOctober 20, 2004 / Tremezzo, ItalyGMF and the Bertelsmann Foundation held the fourth annual Tremezzo young leaders conference, entitled “Transatlantic Relations Reloaded — Defining the Matrix for EU–U.S. Cooperation,” bringing some 40 Europeans and Americans to discuss pressing global issues in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election.3rd Annual Transatlantic Journalists ForumJuly 11, 2004 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund, in cooperation with the European Commission, convened the third annual Transatlantic Journalists Forum in Brussels, Belgium, where journalists were able to exchange views on issues of homeland security.Second Annual U.S.?EU Summit Think Tank SymposiumJune 13, 2004 / DublinWith support from the European Commission, the German Marshall Fund, and the Irish Institute for European Affairs, the second annual U.S.–EU Summit Think Tank Symposium took place June 13–14, 2004, in Dublin, capping the six-month Irish presidency of the European Union.Third annual Bundestag Forum on the United StatesMay 27, 2004 / BerlinThe German Marshall Fund held the third annual Bundestag Forum on the United States, entitled "Is the Transatlantic Rift Over? The U.S. Perspective in 2004 and Beyond" six months before the U.S. presidential election.The 2004 AMMF Alumni Seminar, U.S.-European Policy Priorities: Finding Common GroundMarch 19, 2004 / DallasThe 2004 AMMF Alumni Seminar, "U.S.-European Policy Priorities: Finding Common Ground," was held on March 19-21 in Dallas, Texas.Towards a Wider Europe: The New AgendaMarch 18, 2004 / BratislavaA few weeks before the accession of several Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union and NATO, GMF held a conference of think tank and NGO officials to address the evolving policy agenda of the Euro-Atlantic community toward its new neighbors.