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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DCGMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.
In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine
Events List
The International Forum on Border SecurityApril 23, 2013 / Berlin, Germany
On 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, Belgium
The Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Julie Brill, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission of the United States. Transatlantic Security Task Force – Working Session, 18-19 April 2013April 18, 2013 / Paris, France
Transatlantic Security Task Force - Working Session, 18-19 April 2013Prospects for the U.K.-U.S. “Special Relationship” in Obama’s Second AdministrationApril 16, 2013 / Washington DC
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on the broader defense challenges facing the U.K. right now, especially with regards to cooperation with the U.S., NATO, and EU partners.India Trilateral Forum 6April 12, 2013 / Stockholm, SwedenOn April 12 and 13, GMF and Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosted the sixth India Trilateral Forum, an ongoing dialogue between European, American, and Indian policymakers and commentators.The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider AtlanticMarch 28, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
On Tuesday, March 27, the Brussels office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the presentation of The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider Atlantic, a report published by GMF in partnership with the OCP Foundation.The Future of Mediterranean Europe Takes Centre Stage at the Mediterranean Strategy Group in LisbonMarch 27, 2013 / Lisbon, Portugal
The German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the seventh meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group. This meeting was held in Lisbon, and focused on the theme “The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolutions.”Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Marks Milestone 5th AnniversaryMarch 27, 2013 / Bucharest
The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) celebrated its 5th anniversary with more than 80 policymakers, opinion shapers, and civil society and media representatives from the countries of the Black Sea region, United States, and European Union.Maximizing National Security: The Framework for U.S. – Polish Strategic Cooperation on Missile DefenseMarch 05, 2013 / Warsaw, Poland
The seminar engaged high-level speakers in discussions on the prospective Polish AMD system and its impact on transatlantic security.YTN Berlin Speakers Discuss Challenges of New Technology for Foreign PolicyFebruary 26, 2013 / Berlin, Germany
GMF's Young Transatlantic Network with Reporters without Borders hosted “How to Rule the New Frontier? Impacts, Hopes, and Challenges of Social Media for Foreign Policy.”International Forum on Border SecurityFebruary 21, 2013 / Warsaw, Poland
The first Working Group Conference Call on border security took place to touch base and discuss policy ideas that will be discussed at future International Border Security Forum workshops. Transatlantic Security Task Force – Planning Session, 24-25 January, 2013January 25, 2013 / Paris, France
Transatlantic Security Task Force hosts Working Session. GMF Paris and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expert Roundtable on Global Swing StatesJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, France
the Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States co-organizedMaximizing 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.Stockholm China Forum 11December 08, 2012 / Beijing, China
The eleventh Stockholm China Forum was held in Beijing on the 7-8th of December, 2012 in partnership with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS). IFRI, GMF, and US Embassy in Paris join forces for U.S. Politics International ConferenceDecember 07, 2012 / Paris, France
The discussion ‘Obama re-elected – the best is yet to come?’ explored U.S. foreign policy in world affairs. GMF-Paris & CSIS Breakfast Debate with Dr. Alexander LennonDecember 06, 2012 / Paris, France
Event on the “Real China Challenge” explored Sino-American dialogue on international issues.Global Turkey in Europe ConferenceDecember 05, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Conference discussed Turkey’s role in the EU, impact of economic crisis on Turkey and Turkish foreign policy.U.S. Foreign Policy after the 2012 U.S. Presidential ElectionsNovember 26, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw Office event discussed potential changes to U.S. foreign policy post electionsAfter the U.S. Elections: What now for Obama, America and the Republican Party?November 16, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels and Ifri Brussels, co-organized an event on the outcome of the U.S. elections and its implications for America and the Republican Party. Balkan Enlargement in times of the Eurocrisis: what policies for the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Roundtable discussion with GMF’s Ivan Vejvoda on the future of Balkan enlargement.Film Screening of “The Second Meeting”October 15, 2012 / Washington, DC
On Monday, October 15, The German Marshall Fund and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia co-hosted the DC premiere of The Second Meeting, a Serbian film about the reconciliation between American pilot Dale Zelko and Serbian missile officer Zoltan Dani. 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.
Belgrade Security Forum 2012September 20, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia
The Balkan Trust for Democracy was a partner of the second Belgrade Security Forum: “Coping With the Crisis: Challenges to Democracy and Security,” held September 20-22, 2012.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.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 11th, 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.
The International Forum on Border SecurityJuly 10, 2012 / Bucharest, Romania
GMF hosted the 2nd International Forum on Border Security, with experts and policy makers from the U.S., Europe and Israel focusing on political and operational challenges to border security.
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).
Regional Security Cooperation in the Baltic: Risks, Challenges and ThreatsMay 10, 2012 / Tallinn, Estonia
In anticipation of the NATO Chicago Summit 2012, between 10 - 11 May in Tallinn, Estonia, GMF and The International Centre for Defence Studies (ICDS) held an event titled: ‘Regional Security Cooperation in the Baltic: Risks, Challenges and Threats’.
Asst. Secretary Philip Gordon Previews the Chicago NATO SummitMay 03, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
U.S. Assistant Secretary Philip Gordon provided an overview of what to expect at the Chicago NATO Summit at a discussion in Berlin.
Conversation with Catherine AshtonApril 13, 2012 / Washington, DC
Baroness Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discussed the Arab Spring and "deep democracy" at GMF's in Washington, DC.What to Expect from the NATO Chicago Summit?April 12, 2012 / ParisOn April 12, 2012, the GMF Paris office partnered with the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) to organize a full-day seminar on “What to Expect from the NATO Chicago Summit?”, as part of the joint GMF-FRS “NATO and Transatlantic Security Debates Series”.
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, Japan
The 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.
Security in the South CaucasusMarch 12, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
On Thursday 8 March, 2012, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) was proud to host four distinguished experts from the EU, NATO, Georgia and Turkey for a panel discussion on security in the South Caucasus.
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.
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.
Young Transatlantic Network: Global Security Principles with Alexander LennonFebruary 14, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
On February 14, GMF's Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) organized a discussion on "Global Security Principles” as part of the Berlin event series. Alexander Lennon, editor-in-chief of CSIS’s flagship journal The Washington Quarterly, addressed 12 key principles that are essential for a just, peaceful, and prosperous global security
Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis RossFebruary 02, 2012 / BrusselsOn February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.
Bundestag Breakfast Discussion: “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia”January 24, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
On January 19, the German Marshall Fund in Berlin organized a breakfast discussion at the German Bundestag on “Coordinating Transatlantic Interests: The contest for supremacy in Asia”. Defense Spending in the Era of Economic CrisisNovember 30, 2011 / WarsawOn 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
India Forum IVNovember 11, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenOn Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the German Marshall Fund hosted the fourth India Forum in Stockholm in collaboration with Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.Polish Under Secretary Leads Discussion on Energy Security in Eastern EuropeOctober 31, 2011 / Washington, DCOn October 28, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an off-the-record conversation with Minister Jerzy Pomianowski, Under Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
U.S. Officials Discuss U.S.-Indian Defense Initiatives, New Economic PartnershipOctober 04, 2011 / Washington, DCPolitical change in Japan and its implications for U.S.-Japan relationsSeptember 19, 2011 / Washington, DCPower & Values in a Changing Asia? Debating Australia’s Strategic FutureSeptember 07, 2011 / Washington, DCOn 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, IndiaThe German Marshall Fund and the Robert Bosch Stiftung organized a four-day study tour to India for members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag.
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.
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.
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.
The Rise of China: Views of Key CountriesMarch 28, 2011 / Paris, France
On March 28, GMF Paris Office, the Transatlantic Academy, and the Asia Centre, in collaboration with CERI-Sciences Po, organized an international workshop on the rise of China and its implications for the West, gathering over 130 participants from the main French institutions, Embassies, business sector and the media. Issues included different perspectives of the United States and the EU on China, views from other important neighboring Asian countries and hypothesis about China’s stabilization strategies.
Panel debates findings of first Transatlantic Trends: Leaders surveyMarch 15, 2011 / Brussels
On March 15, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office launched the first edition of the Transatlantic Trends: Leaders survey, which was conducted in cooperation with the Compagnia di San Paolo. Brussels office Deputy Director Corinna Hörst moderated the event, while Prof. Pierangelo Isernia of the University of Siena and a member of the Transatlantic Trends advisory board presented the findings. Panelists Dr. Christian Leffler of the European External Action Service, and Member of the European Parliament Ana Gomes from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats shared their own thoughts on the findings to a full house.
Stockholm China Forum 8January 23, 2011 / Stockholm, Sweden
The 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.NATO Secretary General Rasmussen outlines NATO strategic concept draft at GMFOctober 08, 2010 / Brussels
On 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.India Forum IIOctober 01, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
On October 1-2, GMF held its second India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Stockholm.International Seminar on “The New International Role of Turkey”September 27, 2010 / Paris
On September 27, GMF Paris hosted an international seminar on the “New International Role of Turkey,” in cooperation with the Forum du Futur and the Association France-Amériques.Ashton comments on Transatlantic Trends ResultsSeptember 15, 2010 / Brussels
On September 15 2010, GMF Brussels hosted the official launch of Transatlantic Trends 2010, the findings of which centered on Obama’s popularity, transatlantic views on security, Asia and Turkey and the dissatisfaction of the euro throughout the EU. High Representative Vice President Catherine Ashton commented on the results. U.S.-Russia Relations under the Obama AdministrationJune 16, 2010 / Washington, DC
On 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.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.
Brussels Forum wraps upMarch 23, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
The fifth annual Brussels Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium, March 26-28. Video of the Forum's sessions, as well as interviews, transcripts, and photos are on the Brussels Forum website.NATO and Afghanistan: the Ambassadors’ PerspectiveFebruary 24, 2010 / Washington, DC
On February 24, GMF hosted a round table discussion featuring Ambassador Ivo Daalder, permanent U.S. representative for NATO, Ambassador Kim Traavik, permanent Norwegian representative for NATO, and Ambassador Stefano Stefanini, permanent Italian representative for NATO. The roundtable focused on the future of Afghanistan, NATO’s mission there, and the implications of that mission for NATO.
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.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.
On January 20, Carl Bildt, Swedish Foreign Minister; Sergey Markedonov, Director of the Department for Problems of Ethnic Relations at the Institute for Political and Military Analysis in Moscow; and GMF Executive Director Ron Asmus participated in a discussion about the war in Georgia and a new book on the same subject titled, A Little War that Shook the World: Georgia, Russia, and the Future of the West.Stockholm China Forum 6January 17, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
The Sixth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 17th and 18th of January, 2010, with the support of the STINT foundation, Riksbankens Juibeleumsfond and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda included discussions about the future of climate policy after Copenhagen, exit strategies from the global economic crisis, China's national security strategy beyond Taiwan, and the China-India relationship.Albright speaks on NATO Strategic ConceptDecember 16, 2009 / Brussels, Belgium
On Wednesday, December 16, the Brussels Office of the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with NATO's public diplomacy division, hosted former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for a speech and discussion on the future of the transatlantic relationship and NATO's Strategic Concept.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.When China Rules the WorldNovember 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn November 17, 2009, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) invited author Martin Jacques to speak on his newly published book When China Rules the World, with a response by Robert Kagan, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The event was moderated by Andrew Small, transatlantic fellow at GMF. The speakers presented their views on the rise of China, how it may be similar or different from the rise of powers in the West, and what implications this might have for the United States, Europe, and Asia.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.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.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.Strengthening transatlantic policy coherence in fragile states: Afghanistan as a laboratory for solutionsApril 29, 2009 / Washington, DCFrom 29-30 April, GMF and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) held a joint seminar in Paris on "Strengthening transatlantic policy coherence in fragile states: Afghanistan as a laboratory for solutions."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.MacKay: Getting back to basics, modernization keys to NATO successMarch 06, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 6, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Peter G. MacKay, the Minister of National Defence of Canada, for a discussion about Canada's leading role in NATO. The Minister spoke frankly about the challenges facing the alliance, highlighting the critical mission in Afghanistan. He also outlined his position on how the alliance should move forward given the current global security structure.NATO’s future discussed as 60th anniversary approachesMarch 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn March 3, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Center for Transatlantic Relations at John Hopkins University hosted a conference launching the joint report "Alliance Reborn: An Atlantic Compact for the 21st Century" highlighting the state of NATO and the future transatlantic relationship in light of its 60th anniversary. The report stressed that NATO, the institution of "political minds" and "military means," is in need of a new strategic mandate, and the current political climate has shifted such that now is the time to make this change.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." 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.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.Re-energizing Europe’s security and defense policyNovember 03, 2008 / BrusselsOn November 3, GMF, in cooperation with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), organized a dinner on "Re-energizing Europe's security and defense policy" in Brussels. The event stemmed from the recent publication of an ECFR policy paper by Nick Witney on how to improve the ESDP.Transatlantic approaches to post-conflict managementOctober 31, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 31, GMF hosted Frank Kupferschmidt, senior research associate of the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, and Peter Schmidt, visiting professor of the Royal Military College of Canada, to present the results of their research project "Transatlantic approaches to post-conflict management," funded by GMF. John Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF, moderated the discussion.Germany’s role in Afghanistan: Prospects for 2009 under a new mandateOctober 20, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 20, GMF's Washington office hosted a discussion on "Germany's role in Afghanistan: Prospects for 2009 under a new mandate" with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Till Knorn and Jeremy Shapiro of the Brookings Institution. The event was moderated by John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF.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.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.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.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.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.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.
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.Regulation and national security: Creating effective policies across the AtlanticJanuary 23, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 23, GMF Brussels held a discussion entitled "Regulation and national security: Creating effective policies across the Atlantic." Professor Henry Farrell of George Washington University in Washington, DC, presented his draft paper (to be published by GMF in March 2008) on Information Politics in the New Transatlantic Agenda. Ms. Sophie in't Veld, a member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, provided a response.Toward a grand strategy in an uncertain world: Renewing transatlantic partnershipJanuary 16, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 16, GMF Brussels hosted a debate entitled "Toward a grand strategy in an uncertain world: Renewing transatlantic partnership," based on a paper written by five distinguished military personnel. Four of the five authors attended the debate in an attempt to explain and expand on their plan for creating a safer world, hopefully creating an alliance of democracies stretching from Finland to Alaska.Bulgarian FM discusses next steps for the BalkansJanuary 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn 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.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. Volker: “Important to have vision,” when addressing Mediterranean policyNovember 15, 2007 / Washington, DCFrom November 15-16, GMF convened a group of American, European, and North African policy experts to discuss the current and future potential for transatlantic cooperation on North Africa and the Mediterranean.
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, UkraineOn October 26-27, the German Marshall Fund hosted a conference in Kiev, Ukraine for experts and policymakers from Europe and the United States to discuss the eastern neighborhood of the European and transatlantic community. This conference was jointly organized with the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the Center for Applied Policy Research in Munich, Germany.
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.The democratic challenge to a Chinese centuryOctober 02, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 2, GMF convened experts from the policy, diplomatic, academic, and media communites for a discussion entitled the democratic challenge to a Chinese century: how Asia-Pacific democracies are forming a pluralistic regional order, and what it means for the West. The discussion was led by Daniel Twining, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, and Robert Sutter, Visiting Professor at Georgetown University.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.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.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.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). 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.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.On heels of Middle East trip, Solana touts challenges facing regionMarch 20, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, March 20, H.E. Javier Solana visited the German Marshall Fund to discuss challenges facing the transatlantic community in the Middle East. Solana, the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and Secretary General of the Council of the European Union, was recently back from a three-nation tour of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Syria.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.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.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.Iran’s Nuclear Program and it’s effects on Turkey discussedJanuary 29, 2007 / Ankara, TurkeyOn 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.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."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.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.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.Academics discuss brain drain from Eastern EuropeJune 12, 2006 / BrusselsOn June 12, the GMF Brussels office co-hosted a seminar entitled “Security and a Dilemma of Brain Drain/Gain in the EU and the United States – a Chance or a Threat for the Neighbors” to talk about economics and migration issues.Fourth annual U.S.?EU Summit Think Tank Symposium heldJune 11, 2006 / ViennaThe fourth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF’s flagship events, was convened this year in Vienna, Austria, on June 11 and 12. The Think Tank Symposium is a high-profile series of events that brings together more than 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of transatlantic concern.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.Brussels Forum: Transatlantic Challenges in a Global EraApril 28, 2006 / BrusselsBrussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. The inaugural Brussels Forum took place April 28–30, 2006, in Brussels, Belgium. Heads of state, senior officials from the European Union institutions and the member states, U.S. Senators, and Parliamentarians were among the 280 participants.2006 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsMarch 16, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyAs the transatlantic community grapples with local and global challenges and searches for ways to address them together, GMF will convene the 6th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy.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.TAF Cooley discusses politics of U.S. bases abroadNovember 17, 2005 / Washington, DCJoined by the Romanian ambassador to the United States, former TAF Alexander Cooley presented the results of his research on the politics of U.S. bases abroad. The presentation was part of a bigger book project about how the United States deals with the balance between maintaining military bases in nondemocratic countries and its broader commitment to promoting democracy.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.U.S. envoy to NATO outlines priorities in first public addressSeptember 22, 2005 / BrusselsNATO should develop further its capacity to train security forces in global hotspots, but is “woefully underfunded” to accomplish that and other priorities, said Victoria Nuland, the new U.S. permanent representative to NATO. Nuland also advocated broadening NATO partnerships in the Middle East, in North Africa, and with countries like Australia and Japan.TAF Cooley presents research on U.S. basesJuly 14, 2005 / BrusselsOn July 14, at GMF’s Brussels Transatlantic Center, Transatlantic Fellow Alexander Cooley held a seminar on “U.S. Military Bases and Democratization: Can the U.S. Manage the Balance?”, where he presented the results of his research as a Fellow. The presentation was part of a bigger book project that Cooley has been working on about how the United States deals with the balance between maintaining military bases in nondemocratic countries and its broader commitment to promoting democracy.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.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.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.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.The Transatlantic Fight against TerrorismJuly 24, 2004 / BrusselsThe GMF Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted a discussion about "The Transatlantic Fight against Terrorism" on June 24 with guest speaker Admiral James Loy, the deputy secretary in the Department of Homeland Security.
