Follow GMF
GMF Blog
On Defense, France Bites the Bullet, But Avoids Strategic Insolvency May 7, 2013
Iceland’s Recovery Saga Presents Opportunities for Brussels, Washington—and Beijing May 6, 2013
Which Way Forward for Europe’s Hybrid Regimes? May 2, 2013
The Arab Revolts and the Liberal Order May 2, 2013
Events
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
Italy and the Eurozone: Challenges AheadApril 17, 2013 / Washington DC
The Mediterranean Program of GMF hosted a discussion on the political and economic future of Italy with Lorenzo Bini Smaghi and Ettore Greco.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.”Trilateral Strategy Group: “Growth, Innovation and the New Geo-Economics: European, Turkish and American Perspectives”March 03, 2013 / IstanbulThe seventh meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group was held in İstanbul, from March 3-5. 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.Southern Europe Predicament: What Future for Mediterranean EuropeNovember 08, 2012 / Washington, DCOn October 15th, GMF hosted a luncheon conversation on the “Southern Europe Predicament: What Future for Mediterranean Europe?”. The discussion showed that the worst of the Eurocrisis may be over, but that Europe – particularly Southern Europe – is hardly out of the woods. Recent Gas Discoveries in the Eastern MediterraneanOctober 24, 2012 / Washington, DC
On Friday, October 12, 2012, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Embassy of Cyprus hosted a private lunch discussion on the implications of the recent gas discoveries in the eastern Mediterranean.Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for the EU and International PartnersOctober 22, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) convened a symposium on the wider implications of the discovery of large natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean region. 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.
Conflicts and Opportunities in Eastern Mediterranean Energy DiscoveriesJune 14, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels released the first results of its new project on energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean.
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.
First Annual Energy Transition ForumMay 14, 2012 / Washington, DC
On May 14-15, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted its first annual Energy Transition Forum (ETF) meeting in Washington, DC. Participants included senior policymakers, business leaders, and thought drivers, all of whom took part in a facilitated dialogue over the course of a day and a half.
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”.
Mediterranean Strategy Group Focuses on Future of Finance in MENA regionMarch 07, 2012 / Naples, Italy
On February 29-March 2, GMF held its sixth meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group on "The Future of Mediterranean Finance" in Naples, Italy. The conference brought together a select group of 60 participants from the U.S., the EU, Turkey, the Gulf, and the MENA region to discuss the role that finance will play in the development of the Middle East and North Africa in the wake of the recent uprisings.
Interpreting the New TurkeyFebruary 21, 2012 / Brussels
On 16 February the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels office organized a seminar on “Interpreting the New Turkey” in partnership with the OCP Foundation.
Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Launch in ParisJanuary 18, 2012 / Paris
On January 18th, 2012, the Paris office partnered with the Association France-Amériques to organize an expert roundtable to discuss the results of the Transatlantic Trends: Immigration report.
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.”
Mediterranean Strategy Group Focuses on Future of Mediterranean Security after the Arab SpringOctober 19, 2011 / Barcelona, SpainOn October 19-21, GMF held its fifth meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group on "Re-Thinking Mediterranean Security" in Barcelona, Spain.
After the King’s Speech — Constitutional Reform and the Outlook for Change in MoroccoJuly 11, 2011 / Washington DCOn July 11, the German Marshall Fund’s Washington DC office hosted a conversation on political reform in Morocco in Washington DC, which focused primarily on the new Moroccan Constitution - as recently approved by popular referendum on July 1 2011.
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. Atlantic Forum in MoroccoJune 17, 2011 / Rabat, Morocco
On June 17-19, 2011, GMF, in partnership with Morocco’s OCP Foundation, held the first Atlantic Forum in Morocco, organized around the theme of Rethinking the Atlantic Agenda.Europe’s Response to the Arab SpringJune 09, 2011 / 
On June 9, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Washington DC office hosted a conversation on Europe’s response to the Arab Spring, which focused primarily on the new European neighborhood policy and transatlantic cooperation in the southern Mediterranean.Revolutions in the Middle East and North AfricaMay 31, 2011 / BrusselsOn May 31, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Brussels hosted a panel discussion on transatlantic strategic priorities in North Africa and the Middle East held under Chatham House rule. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Ian Lesser, GMF senior transatlantic fellow, with Dr. Alexandros Yannis of the External Action Service and Nazenin Ansari, diplomatic editor of Kayhan completing the panel. TFMI Spin off project on the subject of Pre-departure Migrant TrainingMay 24, 2011 / The HagueOn May 24th a successful spin-off project of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), sponsored by GMF and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held in The Hague.Swedish Development Minister Carlsson champions social media in Arab worldApril 18, 2011 / Washington DC
On April 18, in Washington, DC, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson told an audience that social media can play a key role in supporting democratic change in repressive societies.
Political Reforms in TurkeyApril 07, 2011 / Washington, DC
On April 6, in Washington, GMF hosted a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Bülent Arınç about the political outlook for his country and prospects for constitutional reform in advance of upcoming general elections.
On March 2, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Ambassador Selim Yenel, deputy undersecretary at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Yenel discussed the latest trends in Turkey-U.S. relations, with a focus on potential areas for closer cooperation.
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.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. GMF launches new roadmap for a U.S. global development strategyJuly 21, 2010 / Washington, DC
On July 21, GMF’s Aid Effectiveness Project hosted a roundtable luncheon with key stakeholders from the foreign policy and development community to release a new Economic Policy Program paper entitled The Roadmap for a Grand Bargain: Comments on a U.S. Global Development Strategy. 2010 Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration ConcludesJuly 07, 2010 / Izmir, TurkeyThe 2010 Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), organized by GMF and Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held from July 7-11 in Izmir, Turkey.International Seminar on Mediterranean and Transatlantic CooperationJune 21, 2010 / Paris, FranceOn June 21 2010, GMF, in collaboration with the Italian think tank Italianieuropei (Rome), organized a full-day international seminar in Paris on the topic of Mediterranean and transatlantic cooperation. The conference addressed a range of issues facing the Mediterranean region, including the last French initiative, the Union for the Mediterranean (motivations, public presentation, structure, financing, proposed projects, and challenges beyond the Barcelona process), the role of transatlantic relations in the success of the Union, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and Turkey's new role.“Getting to Zero: Turkey, Its Neighbors and the West” ReleasedJune 10, 2010 / Istanbul, TurkeyThe Transatlantic Academy released a multi-disciplinary study evaluating Turkey’s evolving global and regional role, Turkey's internal change, and how these affect the transatlantic relationship.GMF Berlin Hosts Independent Commission on TurkeyJanuary 28, 2010 / Berlin, Germany
On January 28, GMF Berlin hosted the Independent Commission on Turkey to discuss its recent report, "Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle". The event featured Martti Ahtisaari, Nobel Peace Laureate of 2008 and former President of Finland; Emma Bonino,Vice President of the Italian Senate and former European Commissioner; Hans van den Broek, former Foreign Minister of the Netherlands and former European Commissioner; and Albert Rohan, former Secretary General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria. Karl-Heinz Klär, State Secretary of Federal and European Affairs of Rhineland-Palatinate, provided introductory remarks.
Erdogan: U.S. and Turkey should strive for “model” partnershipDecember 08, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, December 8, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan for a speech on Turkish foreign policy and Turkish-U.S. relations. Erdogan’s speech touched on U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposed “model partnership” between Turkey and the United States, the Turkish economy’s post-recession strength, and Turkey’s foreign policy objectives.Transatlantic Academy opening conference tackles challenges facing TurkeySeptember 23, 2009 / Washington, DCThe Transatlantic Academy hosted its opening conference for the 2009-2010 Academy theme, “Turkey and its Neighbors,” on September 23. Over 50 participants attended panels and luncheon keynote speeches, consisting of several Washington experts on Turkey and representatives from European embassies. The event was kept small to encourage thoughtful discussion under Chatham House Rules. Transatlantic Academy Executive Director Stephen Szabo introduced the Academy's second class of fellows and highlighted the specific interest that the institution and its partners have in examining Turkey's role it its neighborhood.Muslim Integration, European Social Cohesion, and Transatlantic Lessons LearnedSeptember 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, September 17, GMF hosted a panel discussion around the new book from Christopher Caldwell, Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam, and the West. The event focused upon the state of Muslim integration in Europe, useful lessons that the United States can draw from the European experience, and raised the question: How can we learn from each other, given our different starting points and future challenges?Report from GMF’s new Trilateral Strategy Group tackles economic crisisJune 04, 2009 / Istanbul, TurkeyUnderscoring the potentially far-reaching social, political, and geopolitical consequences of the global crisis, GMF releases, "The Global Economic Crisis: Strategic Implications for Turkey, Europe, and the United States," a final report following the inaugural meeting of its newly created Trilateral Strategy Group in Turkey. The report offers reflections of the debate from the June meeting and raises larger questions about power and competitiveness, and offers opportunities to rethink longstanding approaches to Turkey in a transatlantic context. Agenda and full report available for download.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." Turkey’s image, European public debate and the future of enlargementFebruary 13, 2009 / Ankara, TurkeyOn February 13, GMF's Ankara office hosted Gerald Knaus, Chairman, European Stability Initiative (ESI), for a discussion ESI's recent work on "Turkey's image, European public debate and the future of enlargement."U.S.-Turkish relations at a time of internal and external crises: Will Obama make a difference?January 11, 2009 / Istanbul & Ankara, TurkeyOn January 11 and 17, GMF hosted Senior Transatlantic Fellow Dr. Ian Lesser in Istanbul and Ankara for events on "U.S.-Turkish relations at a time of internal and external crises: Will Obama make a difference?"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.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 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.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.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.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.
Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relationsNovember 06, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 6, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion entitled "Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relations," with Ettore Greco, deputy director of Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), and Nathalie Tocci, senior research fellow at IAI. Zeyno Baran, director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at the Hudson Institute, served as the respondent and the discussion was moderated by John K. Glenn, foreign policy director at GMF. This event was the fifth in a series of presentations featuring the work of European thinktanks who were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants.Turkish presidency a battle between Kantians and HobbesiansMay 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn May 14, GMF hosted Kemal Kirisci, Jean Monnet Professor at Turkey's Bogazici University, for a discussion entitled Turkish Foreign Policy, "Without," a New President. Kirisci argued that the fundamental dichotomy in Turkish foreign policy is between Hobbesian (nationalist) and Kantian (internationalist) philosophies.Turkey as a Security Guard in the Middle East and Black Sea RegionMay 03, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 3, GMF Berlin and the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmens' Association (TÜSIAD) hosted a luncheon discussion on, "Stability and Peace - Turkey as a Security Guard in the Middle East and Black Sea Region," with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Ian Lesser and Dr. Heinz Kramer from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). 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.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.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 facilitates debate on Turkey’s relations with the WestNovember 13, 2006 / BrussselsOn November 12, GMF Brussels hosted Turkish Minister of State for Economic Affairs Ali Babacan, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Richard Holbrooke, and Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a debate on the current state of Turkey's relations with the West.GMF hosts discussion on U.S. and European democracy promotionNovember 02, 2006 / BerlinOn November 2 and 3, GMF Berlin hosted the first event in its EU/G8 Series, in cooperation with AEI and Freedom House. This was the second of a four-part series of workshops on American and European approaches to democracy promotion.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.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.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.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.Alan Makovsky discusses U.S.-Turkish RelationsMay 31, 2006 / AnkaraOn May 29, Alan Makovsky, a senior staff member on the U.S. House Committee on International Relations, talked about recent developments in Turkish-U.S. relations and anti-Americanism in Turkey at a lunch hosted by GMF's Ankara office.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.Turkish analysts tour transatlantic capitalsMay 14, 2006 / Washington, DC and BrusselsBetween May 14 and 19, two highly regarded Turkish policy analysts — Hasan Cemal, a columnist at Milliyet, and Soli Ozel, Professor at Bilgi University and a columnist at Sabah — visited Washington and Brussels on the invitation of the German Marshall Fund in order to meet with American and European Union officials and brief audiences on the Turkish political scene.Brussels Forum: Transatlantic Challenges in a Global EraApril 28, 2006 / BrusselsBrussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. The inaugural Brussels Forum took place April 28–30, 2006, in Brussels, Belgium. Heads of state, senior officials from the European Union institutions and the member states, U.S. Senators, and Parliamentarians were among the 280 participants.Wexler: Turkey critical to success with IranApril 10, 2006 / AnkaraU.S. Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) spoke at a luncheon discussion in Ankara on April 10, hosted by the German Marshall Fund as part of its Ankara Speakers' Series. Wexler, co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Turkey and a senior member of the House International Relations Committee, addressed a variety of international issues with Turkey at the forefront, including a meeting of Hamas and Turkish leaders, Cyprus, and Iran.Turkey seen as energy security lynchpinMarch 22, 2006 / Istanbul, AnkaraGMF's Ankara office hosted two panel discussions of energy experts that addressed several aspects of Turkish energery security, from Turkey's energy dependency to energy as a new tool for Turkey's EU drive.2006 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsMarch 16, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyAs the transatlantic community grapples with local and global challenges and searches for ways to address them together, GMF will convene the 6th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy.Developing-country policymakers assess prospects for trade talksMarch 06, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF, together with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, hosted developing-country policymakers for two days of talks on the prospects for a pro-development outcome of WTO negotiations. The delegation met different stakeholders in Washington — including U.S. congressional staff, administration officials, think tank representatives, and the media — to increase understanding of each side’s policy goals and to strengthen cooperation on the Doha Development Agenda.Turks, Europeans debate Turkey’s EU processFebruary 22, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulNathalie Tocci from the European University Institute in Florence and Borut Grgic from the Institute for Strategic Studies in Ljubjana spoke to the Turkish policy communities on Turkey's EU negotiations.Germans and Turks assess new German governmentJanuary 18, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulOver two days in two cities, GMF's Ankara office Ankara Speakers' Series brought to Turkey debate and discussion about German-Turkish and transatlantic relations in light of the new German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel.Expert: Broaden U.S.-Turkey relationshipDecember 20, 2005 / AnkaraDr. Ian Lesser, president of Mediterranean Advisors LLC, and an expert on the Mediterranean region, told an Ankara audience that the Turkish-American relationship should diversify beyond security, though security still demands large-scale cooperation in dealing with Iran.TUSIAD rep assesses American-Turkish relationsDecember 08, 2005 / AnkaraSpeaking on recent developments in relations between the United States and Turkey, Abdullah Akyuz, the Washington, DC, representative of the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TUSIAD), told an Ankara luncheon on December 8 that the Iraq war continues to define the current state of the relationship.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.Bryza Launches Ankara Speakers’ SeriesAugust 25, 2005 / AnkaraIn inaugural Mott Speakers' Series luncheon in Ankara, Matt Bryza, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, speaks about Turkey's relationship to the United States and EU on several relevant issues.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.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.