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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
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.Young Strategists Forum 2013February 01, 2013 / Tokyo, Japan
The second Young Strategists Forum (YSF) was held in Tokyo from February 1-5, 2013 in partnership with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Senior French Business and Political Leaders Discuss Global Swing States ReportJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, France
GMF Paris Office organized a breakfast-debate at the Hôtel Bristol in Paris, with a prestigious panel of international corporate representativesGMF Paris and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expert Roundtable on Global Swing StatesJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, France
the Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States co-organizedGlobal Swing States and the Future of International OrderJanuary 15, 2013 / Berlin, Germany
GMF’s Berlin office hosted Transatlantic Fellow Dr. Daniel Kliman who presented the Global Swing States report at the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the Federal Foreign Office.GMF Brussels hosts Global Swing States report launch debateJanuary 10, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
Global Swing States discussion throws up interesting questions on how U.S. and Europe can interact with rising economies indicated in the report. Turkey’s Rise: a Private Sector ViewDecember 17, 2012 / Washington, DC
On December 17th, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an evening conversation with M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). YTN Members Quiz Kathleen Fitzpatrick on U.S. Approaches to Civilian Security across the WorldDecember 13, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the U.S. Department of State discusses human rights with members of YTN Brussels.Stockholm China Forum 11December 08, 2012 / Beijing, China
The eleventh Stockholm China Forum was held in Beijing on the 7-8th of December, 2012 in partnership with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS). China’s Leadership Transition: The challenges aheadDecember 07, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
GMF’s Minxin Pei analyzes the new Chinese leadership.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.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.
Transatlantic Trends 2012 Brussels LaunchSeptember 18, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels launched Transatlantic Trends 2012, on Thursday September 13th, noting that “this year`s survey showed a convergence of public opinions on both sides of Atlantic.”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.
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.
Control Needed to Combat Resource DeficiencyJune 11, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Transatlantic Academy Fellows, Dr. Geoffrey Kemp and Mr. Tim Boersma, took part in a conversation on “The Global Resource Nexus” at GMF’s Warsaw Office, Poland.
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.
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.
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”.
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”.
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.
Japan: One Year After 3-11March 13, 2012 / Washington, DC
Japanese poet Madoka Mayazumi marked the one year anniversary of Japan's 3/11 crisis by speaking about the importance of haiku poems in Japanese culture, and their relevance to Japanese public policy at a GMF hosted lunch discussion.
Stockholm China Forum 10February 17, 2012 / Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm China Forum 10 included discussions on the UN Security Council, U.S.-China relations in the election year, the "pivot to Asia", China's economic and political transitions and the Eurozone crisis.
Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis RossFebruary 02, 2012 / BrusselsOn February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.
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”. Deputy Head of European Central Bank gives new perspective on eurozone debt crisisNovember 18, 2011 / Washington, DCOn November 14, GMF hosted Gabriel Glöckler, Deputy Head of the EU Institutions Division at the European Central Bank, for a roundtable discussion on “Understanding the Dynamics of the Eurozone Debt Crisis: The view from the European Central Bank.”
India Forum IVNovember 11, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenOn Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the German Marshall Fund hosted the fourth India Forum in Stockholm in collaboration with Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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.Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration – Trivandrum, IndiaOctober 17, 2011 / Trivandrum, IndiaThe fourth Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI) was held from October 17-21 in Trivandrum, India. Established in 2008, the annual conference organized by the German Marshall Fund and the Robert Bosch Stiftung has served as the basis for a sustainable network of young leaders in the field of migration and intergration, with year-round spin-off projects - including study tours, regional meetings, and academic and professional exchanges - taking place all over the world.
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.
Fourth Trilateral Strategy Group convenes in IstanbulJune 30, 2011 / Istanbul, Turkey
On 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. Stockholm China Forum 9June 10, 2011 / Stockholm, Sweden
The Ninth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 10 and 11 of June, 2011, with the support of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond.
On 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.
Grounding Green Power: Launch EventMay 25, 2011 / Washington, DC
On May 24th, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF) hosted a roundtable discussion in Washington, DC around the launch of a new working paper on renewable energy in developing countries. 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.
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.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.
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.Legatum Institute launches Prosperity Index 2010November 10, 2010 / Washington, DC
In a world beset by dramatic change, where many different factors impact well-being in multiple and complex ways, it is useful to assess the prosperity of nations through more than simple income-based measurements like GDP. The Legatum Prosperity Index 2010 offers a multi-faceted analysis of prosperity, examining 110 countries using 89 different variables. On November 10, 2010, GMF hosted a public event for the release of the 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index and the data concerning transatlantic relations.Former Russian Prime Minister discusses current politcal climate and upcoming electionsOctober 19, 2010 / Washington DC
With Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of next year and presidential elections set for early 2012 as backdrop, GMF hosted a discussion on Russia’s political scene with Mikhail Kasyanov, former Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
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.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. “Policies that Shape Perceptions” Panel DiscussionJune 23, 2010 / New York, New York
On June 23, GMF and the Canadian Consulate of New York held a panel discussion entitled “Policies that Shape Perceptions,” featuring Zsolt Nyiri, GMF’s Director of Transatlantic Trends, Sandra Harder, Director General of the Immigration Branch of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Rebecca Carson, Chief of Citizenship for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The panel was welcomed by the Deputy Consul General, John McNab, and moderated by Delancey Gustin of GMF’s Immigration and Integration program.
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.
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.Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian CenturyJanuary 22, 2010 / Washington, DC
On January 22, GMF hosted a lunch featuring Ashley Tellis, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and author of a new GMF paper "Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian Century."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.
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.What Does Japan Think?December 07, 2009 / Tokyo, Japan
The German Marshall Fund and Tokyo Foundation organized a four-day seminar for senior opinion makers in Tokyo in an effort to increase transatlantic understanding of Japan in the wake of political change and as its role as a transatlantic ally comes under threat from a changing world.Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series: China’s Role in the Post-Crisis Global EconomyDecember 02, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn December 2, GMF presented the second part of the Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series in Brussels. The lunch discussion "China's Role in the Post-Crisis Global Economy", was the second in a series of four events dedicated to the promotion of a broader understanding of key global challenges arising from the global financial crisis, organized with the generous support of the U.S. mission.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.GMF launches protectionism-monitoring initiative Global Trade Alert in ChinaAugust 11, 2009 / Beijing, ChinaOn August 11-12, GMF, together with the Chinese Academy for Social Sciences (CASS) launched the Global Trade Alert (GTA) in Beijing, China. The trade watch initiative by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) was presented by Simon Evenett, Co-Director of the CEPR Program in International Trade and Regional Economics, to a select group of senior Chinese policymakers and trade experts.U.K. Minister: Donor community should focus on developing countries? growth potentialJuly 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, July 29, with the support of the Congressional EU Caucus and the Caucus on Congressional-World Bank Dialogue, GMF hosted a breakfast on Capitol Hill with U.K. Minister for International Development Douglas Alexander and members of Congress. Jim Kolbe, former member of Congress and GMF senior transatlantic fellow, moderated the discussion that focused largely on the United Kingdom's increasing attention to sustainable development in fragile states, in particular, Afghanistan.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."“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.The seven capital sins of the donor community in AfghanistanFebruary 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn February 17, GMF hosted Serge Michailof, lecturer at Sciences Po, Paris, and former executive director of operations at the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) for a discussion on his policy brief entitled, "The Seven Capital Sins of the Donor Community in Afghanistan - What Went Wrong in the Security Development Nexus, and What Should be the Lessons for U.S. Foreign Assistance?" A podcast with Serge Michailof is available for download.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. Afghan governors express need for more humanitarian effort and aidDecember 15, 2008 / BrusselsOn December 15, GMF and the U.S. Mission to NATO organized a discussion in Brussels with H.E. Sayed Fazlullah Wahidi, governor of Kunar province in Afghanistan, and H.E Halim Fedaiee, governor of Maydan Wardak province in Afghanistan, as guest speakers.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.Impact of monitoring and evaluation efforts on design, implementation, and resource allocationDecember 02, 2008 / BerlinFrom December 2-3, GMF, in coordination with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), hosted a knowledge-sharing forum on Impact of monitoring and evaluation efforts on design, implementation, and resource allocation in Berlin, Germany.Feeding the world: Are new global agricultural policies needed?November 24, 2008 / BrusselsFrom November 24-26, 2008, GMF co-sponsored a conference with Wilton Park entitled, "Feeding the world: Are new global agricultural policies needed?" In order to feed an estimated population of 9 billion in 20-30 years time, the world must make difficult policy choices resulting in significant changes. Productivity needs to be dramatically increased, but climate change, increased scarcity of resources, including water, land, and phosphates, and the variability of fuel and other input costs will present challenges to our collective ability to produce this additional food. The Wilton Park conference assessed key challenges, looking beyond recent price spikes, and identified a number of national and international policy priorities.The Doha round as a global insurance policy against increasing protectionismNovember 13, 2008 / Washington, DCA recent study by Antoine Bouët and David Laborde from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) stresses a potential loss of $1,064bn in world trade if world leaders fail to conclude the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations in the next few weeks and implement subsequently protectionist policies. Bouët and Laborde unveiled an economic study at "Completing the Doha round: A global insurance policy against protectionism in turbulent economic times," at an event on November 13 hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.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.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.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.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.Time to rethink the WTO?September 26, 2008 / Washington, DCOn Friday September 26, GMF hosted a discussion on the institutional challenges facing the World Trade Organization (WTO) entitled "Time to rethink the WTO?" with Debra Steger, professor of law at the University of Ottawa, and Vinod Busjeet, minister counselor at the Embassy of Mauritius. Jennifer Hillman, a senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, introduced the speakers and moderated the discussion. A podcast interview with Debra Steger is also available for download.Private Foundations as Global Civil Entrepreneurs: An Answer to Poor Performance of Global Governance?September 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn September 4, GMF and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a discussion entitled, "Private foundations as global civil entrepreneurs: An answer to poor performance of global governance?" Tine Stein and Lora Viola of the Social Science Research Center in Berlin were invited to share their research on the role of social and civil entrepreneurship in international development in government agencies, private foundations, non-profits, and global institutions.GMF co-hosts development panel at RNCSeptember 01, 2008 / Minneapolis, MNOn September 1, the German Marshall Fund partnered with Oxfam America to host a panel discussion on "The Future of Foreign Assistance: Effective Development and National Security." The event was one of several in a series the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs organized during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.Panel discusses role of philanthropic foundations in international development cooperationJuly 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn July 14, GMF hosted Jan Martin Witte, Associate Director of the Global Public Policy Initiative (GPPi) and Country Representative for Living Goods Uganda, for a roundtable discussion on his co-authored GPPi research paper, "Transforming Development? The Role of Philanthropic Foundations in International Development Cooperation." Jan Martin Witte was joined by Geoffrey Lamb, Managing Director for Public Policy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.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.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.“China’s African Aid: Challenges to the EU and the United States”April 18, 2008 / BrusselsThis event launched a new paper by Deborah Brautigam, from the School of International Service at the American University in Washington, D.C.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.The Global Fund’s contribution to combating AIDS, Tuberculosis, and MalariaMarch 06, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 6, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Doctor Michel Kazatchine, the executive director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, to discuss the organization's history, work, and vision. Moderated by Senior Transatlantic Fellow Jim Kolbe, the event offered Dr. Kazatchine an opportunity to expound on the Global Fund's founding principles, innovative techniques, and real-world impact.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.Innovations in Aid series: “Outcome-based conditionality: Too good to be true?”January 28, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 28, GMF Brussels, as a part of its Innovations in Aid series, hosted a report launch event for a report entitled "Outcome-based conditionality: Too good to be true?" by Eurodad, a European network of development NGOs. Ms. Nuria Molina-Gallart presented the report, followed by responses from representatives of two leading donors: Manuela Ferro from the World Bank and Riccardo Maggi from the European Commission. Alex Wilks, the director of Eurodad moderated the event and in attendance were European Union permanent representatives from Sweden, Finland, Austria, France, and Spain, as well as representatives from the embassies of several African countries.“China’s African Aid”January 17, 2008 / BerlinPanel discussion with Prof. Brautigam (American University, Washington, DC) and Wolfgang Schmitt, (Managing Director of GTZ, the German equivalent of USAID, and MMF ‘90).The adaptation of PEPFAR to the aid effectiveness challengeJanuary 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn January 14, GMF hosted Ambassador Mark Dybul, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Washington, DC, for a discussion on the adaptation of PEPFAR to the aid effectiveness challenge. The event was moderated by GMF senior transatlantic fellow Jim Kolbe.American and European journalists examine Vietnam, CambodiaNovember 11, 2007 / Cambodia, VietnamFrom November 11-19, GMF took a group of journalists to Vietnam and Cambodia to gain deeper understanding of the main issues facing these two countries in Southeast Asia. American and European writers gained a comprehensive view of the economic and political challenges in the two countries by meeting with government officials, business leaders, NGOs, local journalists, and students. UN contributions to enhancing development cooperation and effectivenessNovember 02, 2007 / Washington, DC
On November 2, as part of the continuing Innovations in Aid series, GMF hosted Kermal Derviş, administrator of the United Nations Development Programm (UNDP) for a discussion on the UN's contributions to development cooperation and aid effectiveness. The event was moderated by GMF senior transatlantic fellow Jim Kolbe.
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.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."Innovations in Aid: Lessons from the Millennium Challenge CorporationJuly 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn July 17, GMF hosted Ambassador John J. Danilovich, the chief executive officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), to discuss the MCC's methods, practices, and requirements for aid delivery to developing countries.Luncheon looking at American and European Approaches to the Growing Involvement of China in AfricaJune 12, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumThe lunch discussion was led by Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, Professor Andrew Nathan and Ambassador David Shinn.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.Berlin event previews G8-SummitMay 24, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 24, GMF and the Alfred Herrhausen Society invited high-level representatives from the economic, scientific, and political communities to Berlin to discuss globalization and the ramifications of the G8's shift in focus to Africa, with special consideration for Asia's increasing influence on the African continent. Jörg Asmussen, Director-General of the German National and International Financial Markets and Monetary Policy Department, directly involved in the G8 preparations, opened the conference.
Inaugural Stockholm China ForumMarch 18, 2007 / Stockholm, SwedenOn 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.
Russian Energy Dominance in the European UnionMarch 06, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn March 6 in Berlin, the German Marshall Fund, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and the London-based Russia Foundation brought together leading experts on energy policy to discuss European energy security, just two days before the EU Council summit in Brussels.
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.Berlin bureau Chief of Der Spiegel discusses economic impact of ChinaJanuary 22, 2007 / Washington, DCJanuary 22 2007 marked the first installment of an ongoing German Marshall Fund series entitled ‘Transatlantic Responses to the Rise of China'. Gabor Steingart, chief of the Berlin bureau of the German weekly newspaper Der Speigel and author of the book "World War for Prosperity" was the featured speaker, presenting his views on the appropriate response for the EU and United States to the rise of China as a global economic and political force.Asia Rising: The Implications for the United States, Europe and the Transatlantic PartnershipNovember 15, 2006 / BrusselsDebate with Joseph Quinlan, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, on the Asian challenge to the primacy of the transatlantic economy, and the new global economic order. GMF and Bucerius Law School host China ConferenceOctober 19, 2006 / Washington, DCFrom October 19-21, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Bucerius Law School organized a joint conference, "The United States, Europe, and China: Toward a Global Strategic Triangle," in Washington, DC.GMF opens the ?Black Box? of Doha Economic ModelingJuly 21, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, July 21, the Economic Policy Program hosted a public luncheon discussion on the subject of economic modeling and the changing numbers on trade liberalization and global poverty.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.USAID official speaks on aid effectivenessJune 13, 2006 / Washington, DCThe Economic Policy Program hosted a luncheon discussion with Dan Runde, Director of the Office of Global Development Alliances (GDA) at USAID. This event was initiated and moderated by GMF’s Senior Transatlantic Fellow Paul Applegarth and was part of an ongoing series on aid effectiveness.Leading experts discuss ways forward on Aid for TradeJune 06, 2006 / Washington, DCThis policy conference on prospects for the emerging Aid for Trade agenda at the World Trade Organization was designed to raise awareness in Washington about the importance of Aid for Trade and to be a forum for discussion to help shape the forthcoming WTO task force recommendations. Agreement on Aid for Trade will be a key component of a successful, pro-development outcome to the Doha Round.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.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.Developing-country policymakers assess prospects for trade talksMarch 06, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF, together with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, hosted developing-country policymakers for two days of talks on the prospects for a pro-development outcome of WTO negotiations. The delegation met different stakeholders in Washington — including U.S. congressional staff, administration officials, think tank representatives, and the media — to increase understanding of each side’s policy goals and to strengthen cooperation on the Doha Development Agenda.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.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.On the Road to Hong Kong: Transatlantic Leadership in World TradeJune 01, 2005 / Washington, DCOn June 1, the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the Committee for Economic Development (CED), hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing world trade negotiations in the run-up to the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Putting Development Back into DohaApril 13, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF’s Trade & Development program hosted Dr. Thomas Hertel, founding director of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), for a discussion on how WTO negotiations can successfully spur development. Dr. Hertel argued that ambitious tariff cuts are necessary in both developed and developing countries, with complementary domestic policies enabling the poor to take advantage of new market opportunities.Trade and Poverty Forum Urges Key Democracies to Enact Trade Policy ReformApril 02, 2005 / Nagoya, JapanThe Trade and Poverty Forum held its third plenary meeting April 2–4 in Nagoya, Japan, to mobilize political support and resources around trade reform proposals that could form the basis of an agreement in the Doha Round. Joined by Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura and U.S. congressmen Jim Kolbe (R–AZ) and Adam Smith (D–WA) at the conclusion of the meeting, the Forum announced plans to advance the recommendations of its Call to Action at three key 2005 events.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.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development AgendaFebruary 23, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF's Trade & Development program hosted World Bank economist Kym Anderson for a luncheon discussion on “Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development Agenda.” Dr. Anderson argued that in terms of global merchandise trade, opening agricultural markets is “by far the biggest potential contributor to global and developing-country welfare gains.”Trade & Development Speaker Series: Reform of U.S. and European Agricultural PoliciesFebruary 08, 2005 / Washington, DCTo launch a bimonthly speaker series on transatlantic trade issues, GMF's Trade & Development program hosted the Foreign Policy Centre's Jack Thurston and the Environmental Working Group's Ken Cook to discuss reform of U.S. and European agricultural policies.