Turkey and the Future of the Transatlantic AllianceApril 24, 2013 / Washington DC
GMF & the SETA Foundation of Washington, DC hosted a discussion with H. E. Egemen Bagis, Minister for EU affairs and Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Turkey.
The International Forum on Border SecurityApril 23, 2013 / Berlin, 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.
Nordic-Baltic Security and The Role of Poland as a Regional ActorApril 02, 2013 / Warsaw, Poland
The workshop was organized by the GMF Warsaw Office and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw, Poland
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.
Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders ConveneMarch 14, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
25 young, minority elected political leaders from the United States and 15 European countries are convening March 14-15 for political skills training and to build the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.
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.
The New Silk Road – The Role of a U.S. Strategic Partner: RomaniaMarch 04, 2013 / Washington DC
GMF hosted a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Cornel Feruta, Political Director at the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider EuropeFebruary 21, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF in Brussels and the Freedom House hosted the presentation of the Freedom in the World 2013 Report: A Closer Look at Wider Europe
Quo Vadis Hungary: Are Democracy and Good Governance in Danger? with Attila MesterházyJanuary 23, 2013 / Washington DC
Mr. Mesterházy openly discussed his views on the future of Hungarian leadership and how, if elected, the MSZP would address the current problems of the country.
Maximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense ArchitecturesDecember 13, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
“Maximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense Architectures” conference analyzed Polish defense strategies.
YTN Members Quiz Kathleen Fitzpatrick on U.S. Approaches to Civilian Security across the WorldDecember 13, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the U.S. Department of State discusses human rights with members of YTN Brussels.
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.
Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model ReconsideredNovember 18, 2012 / Paris, France
The Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 partnered and organized an international symposium on “Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model Reconsidered, From the Post-Cold War Balkans to the Arab Revolts”, on Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th of October 2012 at France-Amériques, Paris.
Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What’s the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw
GMF’s Warsaw Office partnered with several organizations for a seminar titled: Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What's the way forward? The seminar took place at the European Commission in Poland.
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.
Study Tour Brings European Journalists to Ukraine for ElectionsNovember 09, 2012 / Ukraine
The German Marshall Fund of United States (GMF), in partnership with Center for Independent Journalism from Romania, brought together a delegation of four European journalists to Ukraine from October 26 - 30, 2012, for a study tour focused on Ukraine’s current situation, its problems and progress, and the October 28 parliamentary elections.
Stefano Sannino Outlines Next Steps for EU Enlargement at GMF Lunch Briefing EventOctober 26, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
On October 22, Stefano Sannino, Director General for Enlargement at the European Commission, presented the Commission’s annual Enlargement Package to a GMF audience.
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.
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.
Transatlantic Trends 2012 Brussels LaunchSeptember 18, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels launched
Transatlantic Trends 2012, on Thursday September 13
th, noting that “this year`s survey showed a convergence of public opinions on both sides of Atlantic.”
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.
Estonia’s President Ilves Gives Baltic View on Euro-CrisisJuly 09, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
President Ilves highlighted Eastern Europe's progress and the down side to a two-speed Europe.
Roundtable Event Addresses Security Risks in EurocrisisJuly 02, 2012 / Belgrade, SerbiaOn July 2-4, in collaboration with the Bruno Kreisky Forum for International Dialogue, the Centre for Liberal Strategies, the European Council on Foreign Relations, and the Directorate for Security Policy of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Defence and Sports, BTD supported a roundtable discussion: “Europe at Risk: How to Frame Europe Security Risks in the Midst of the Economic Crisis?”
Balkan Civil Society Development Network WorkshopJune 26, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network, supported by Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a workshop entitled, “Raising the Democratic Standards and Practice in Enlargement Countries: Defining Civil Society Acquis.”
Bill Sweeney Discusses Democracy ChallengesJune 26, 2012 / Berlin, Germany
GMF’s Berlin office held a discussion with Bill Sweeney, President of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), centering on today's democracy issues.
Sofia Forum for the BalkansJune 19, 2012 / Sofia, Bulgaria
The Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) co-organized the first Sofia Forum for the Balkans, under the title: “The Balkans in the Globalized World: Fostering the Region’s European Agenda.”
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.
Reassessing Development Aid: The Future of Public-Private PartnershipsJune 05, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in development have taken center stage in recent discussions among donors. From the relaunch of the US-EU Dialogue on Development in April, to President Obama and Bono’s introduction of a New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition at the G8 summit in May, the increasing focus on PPPs is changing traditional policy-making in development. In light of this new emphasis, the Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) met on Tuesday, May 29th, for a lunch discussion entitled “Reassessing Development Aid: The Future of Public-Private Partnerships”.
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).
Commissioner Günther Oettinger Outlines “Energy Roadmap 2050”May 24, 2012 / 
On May 17, Commissioner Günther Oettinger for Energy, took part in a conversation on the “European Energy Roadmap 2050", Europe's common energy policy.
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’.
Driving Innovation for a Low-Carbon SocietyApril 30, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF hosted in Brussels a roundtable discussion on innovation promotion with political leaders and climate scholars from leading European institutions. Discussions focused on a recently published SEI report, "Driving Innovation for a Low-Carbon Society".
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”.
Russian Protests: Roundtable with Anti-Corruption CampaignerMarch 26, 2012 / BrusselsOn March 26, GMF in partnership with the European Council for Foreign Relations (ECFR) hosted a roundtable discussion with Vladimir Ashurkov, a partner of the Russian anti-corruption campaigner and informal leader of the recent Moscow demonstrations, Alexey Navalny.
Young Professionals Summit, 2012March 24, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumThe Young Professionals Summit took place from March 24 to March 25, 2012.
The Case for Renewing Transatlantic CapitalismMarch 19, 2012 / WarsawThe Case for Renewing Transatlantic Capitalism report presentation took place on Monday, March 19 in Warsaw’s Radisson Blu hotel, Poland. The report is a result of collaboration of a high-level group convened by demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy (Warsaw), the German Marshall Fund of the United States (Washington, DC), Notre Europe (Paris), Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (Berlin) and European Policy Centre (Brussels).
The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s SoutheastMarch 16, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia
On Friday, March 16, 2012, the Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a presentation in Belgrade by the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) on “The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s Southeast.”
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.
Diplomatic tension between Belarus and the EU – where to next?March 09, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Following the expulsion of the EU and Polish ambassadors to Belarus, on March 5, 2012, an expert seminar took place in Warsaw co hosted by GMF and the Solidarity with Belarus Information Office. The meeting was moderated by Yuliya Slutskaya, director of Solidarity with Belarus Information Office and Andrew A. Michta, director of the GMF Warsaw Office.
Balkan Peer ExchangeFebruary 21, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia
From February 21 – 23, 2012, the first Balkan Peer Exchange provided a space for 100 representatives of think tanks and advocacy organizations with established track records in policy relevant research to share good practices and to brainstorm innovative approaches to shared challenges.
onPolish Ambassador Honors Winners of Ronald D. Asmus Freedom Journalism ContestDecember 22, 2011 / Washington, DCOn December 20, Polish Ambassador to the United States Robert Kupiecki spoke about the importance of democracy promotion at the reception for the winners of the 2011 Ronald D. Asmus Freedom Journalism Contest.
Event Highlights U.S., German Successes and Challenges for Muslim Immigrant IntegrationDecember 12, 2011 / Washington, DC
On December 1, GMF hosted "The Experience of Muslims in Europe and the U.S.: How have Germany and the U.S. Fared in Integrating Minority Religious Groups?," a discussion on Muslim integration within Germany and the United States.
Civil Society Lost in Translation? Bringing Local Input to the European InstitutionsNovember 22, 2011 / BrusselsOn November 22, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) in cooperation with the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) and the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office organized a policy workshop entitled “Civil Society Lost in Translation? Donor Strategies and Practices in Support of Civil Society Development in the Balkans”.
Latvian Finance Minister Explains Country’s Economic SuccessSeptember 26, 2011 / Washington, DCTFMI Spin-Off Project: Symposium on Religious Discrimination around EuropeSeptember 23, 2011 / Paris, FranceOn September 16, a spin-off project of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), co-sponsored by GMF and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held in Paris. Organized in partnership with the French Defender of Rights and the Faculty of Law of Lille Catholic University, the symposium aimed to exchange information, raise transnational knowledge, and share good practices on the topic of religious discrimination around Europe, and eventually develop public policy against religious discrimination.
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.
Sikorski, Feinstein cap conference on U.S.-Polish-European relationshipMay 28, 2011 / Warsaw
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein capped a German Marshall Fund conference in Warsaw with a reflection on U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Warsaw. Sikorski also honored Ron Asmus with a posthumous medal for his work to expand democracy and security in Poland.
TFMI Spin off project on the subject of Pre-departure Migrant TrainingMay 24, 2011 / The HagueOn May 24
th 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.
German Minister discusses impact of migration triggered by Arab SpringMay 06, 2011 / Washington, DC
On May 2, GMF and the Hanns-Seidel Foundation hosted "Europe and the challenge of refugees from North Africa: Germany's perspective," a discussion with the newly appointed German Minister of the Interior, Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich. The lunch event examined Germany's response to migratory flows triggered by political instability in North Africa.
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.
Panel examines Spanish immigration policy and U.S. immigration reformMarch 11, 2011 / Washington, DC
On March 3, the GMF’s Immigration program held the fourth event in the
Taking the Immigration Debate Across Borders: GMF’s Embassy Event Series on Spain’s immigration policy and efforts the country has taken in cooperating with sending countries when forming policies to manage immigration flows.
Turkish Deputy Undersecretary: North African revolutions bring U.S.,Turkey closer togetherMarch 02, 2011 / Washington, DC
On March 2, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Ambassador Selim Yenel, deputy undersecretary at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Yenel discussed the latest trends in Turkey-U.S. relations, with a focus on potential areas for closer cooperation.
Belarusian activists give first-hand account of government crackdownFebruary 22, 2011 / Washington, DC
On Wednesday, February 16, GMF hosted a panel discussion featuring Voices from Belarus – a group of seven Belarusian citizens, civic activists, and political figures. The panel offered first-hand testimonials of the post-electoral crackdown and the tightening grip of the Lukashenko regime
GMF Fellow awarded Medal of Honor at book launchFebruary 15, 2011 / Washington, DC
On February 10, the Embassy of Slovakia and the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States Peter Burian hosted the launch of the book Friend-Partner-Ally by GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Pavol Demes, which tells the story of the relationship between Slovakia and the United States from the Velvet Revolution to today.U.S. — EU economic relations in a multi-polar worldFebruary 01, 2011 / Washington, DC
On Thursday, January 20 the GMF's Economic Policy Program, the Transatlantic Academy, and Bruegel, the leading Brussels-based economic think tank, hosted a day-long conference featuring three panel discussion and a luncheon keynote speech by Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Charles Collyns and comments by Antonio de Lecea, Acting Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to the United States.
TANGO across a Closed BorderJanuary 20, 2011 / Istanbul, Turkey
On January 20,
The Turkish Armenian NGO Network, a Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation grantee, launched a
new website to facilitate partnerships and promote civil society collaboration between the two countries.
Former Belarusian political prisoner calls for action from U.S., EU leadersJanuary 06, 2011 / Washington, DC
On January 6, GMF hosted the first event in Washington, DC to discuss the December 19 presidential election in Belarus and subsequent riots and government crackdown. Natalya Kalyada and Irina Krasovskaya gave first-person testimonies of what it was like in Minsk that day and outlined the most effective response strategies for the United States and Europe.
New study forces governments to examine “politically inconvenient questions” on energy policyDecember 17, 2010 / Washington, DC
On December 15, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the World Resources Institute, in cooperation with the Royal Danish Embassy to the United States, hosted a roundtable discussion at GMF on how U.S. and Danish governments are preparing for a low-carbon future.
New report released on impact of economic crisis in eastern EuropeDecember 09, 2010 / On November 30, GMF hosted the Washington, DC release of a new report titled “Whither growth in central and eastern Europe? Policy lessons for an integrated Europe.” The report, done in cooperation with the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel and the Vienna Institute for International Economics, focused on the impact of the economic crisis on Eastern Europe countries, which have been particularly affected.Polish President Komorowski: Russia is worth engagementDecember 08, 2010 / Washington, DC
“You cannot ‘reset’ with 1,000 years of history,” Komorwoski said. “But we can ‘invest’ in new relations with Russia. Reset can happen at the end of the process, not the beginning." His first public appearance in the United States as Polish president came at a German Marshall Fund-organized event at the historic Willard Hotel. Komorowski arrived from a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama.
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.
Climate experts analyze implications of midterm elections on energy legislationNovember 09, 2010 / Washington, DCOn November 9, GMF’s Climate & Energy Program hosted a lunch event titled, "How do the U.S. mid-term elections affect the transatlantic climate and energy debate?" The off-the-record discussion provided expert analysis of the implications of the recent elections for the climate and energy debate, including how investors are likely to react, what a new Republican agenda on these issues might look like, and how energy legislation is likely to fare during the 112th Congress. Ukranian minister outlines his country’s foreign policyOctober 26, 2010 / Brussels
Ukranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostyantyn Gryshchenko talked in Brussels about the direction and goals of his country's foreign policy. During the event, "Ukraine: A New President, a New Foreign Policy?" the minister sought to explain how his country can act as a bridge between world powers.
Serbia Looking Forward: Challenges and AccomplishmentsOctober 07, 2010 / Washington DC
On Thursday, October 7, 2010 the Washington Office of the German Marshall Fund hosted a lunch with Bozidar Djelic, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Minister of Science and Technological Development for the Republic of Serbia, to discuss the prospects for Serbia’s future.
Serbia On the Road to Europe: 10 Years AfterOctober 05, 2010 / Belgrade, Serbia
On October 5, the Balkan Trust for Democracy, in cooperation with the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence and the European Integration Office of the Government of Serbia, hosted a conference entitled “Serbia On the Road to Europe – 10 Years After.”
New study discusses link between migration and climate changeSeptember 29, 2010 / Washington, DC
On September 29, GMF’s Immigration and Integration program released the findings for its Transatlantic Study Team on Climate-Induced Migration. Study Team co-chairs Susan Martin and Koko Warner led the presentation of their findings which focused on four principle issues: the impact of climate change on migration patterns and trends; adaption strategies; emergency displacement; and migration policies and frameworks.
WTO appellate body members discuss the future of the organizationSeptember 23, 2010 / Washington, DCOn September 23, American University’s College of Law and The German Marshall Fund hosted a panel discussion on the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO).The panelists pointed out the fact that it has become increasingly difficult to forge consensus at the WTO among an expanding membership. It was noted that a major cause is the shift of global economic power to emerging economies in Asia and Latin America.Serbian and Kosovar officials discuss next steps after ICJ rulingSeptember 22, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
On September 16, GMF hosted a conference in Brussels to examine the future of Kosovar-Serbian relations following a July 22 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which stated that Kosovo’s declaration of independence does not violate international law.Ashton comments on Transatlantic Trends ResultsSeptember 15, 2010 / 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.
Phil Gordon examines 2010 Transatlantic Trends dataSeptember 15, 2010 / Washington, DC
On September 15, the German Marshall Fund launched the Transatlantic Trends survey 2010. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Phil Gordon, responded to the data and covered each of the main topics from the presentation.
U.S. and German lawmakers discuss trade, security, and foreign relations at Congress-Bundestag ForumAugust 19, 2010 / Washington, DC and Dayton, OH
The seventh annual Congress-Bundestag Forum took place July 16 – 20 in Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., under the leadership of long-time participant Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH).Weitz Award luncheon opens discussion on Holocaust archiveJuly 28, 2010 / Washington, DC
On July 28 GMF awarded the 2010 Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize to Sarah Wildman for her five-piece series on the International Tracing Service, the world's largest Holocaust archive, published in Slate magazine.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. American Marshall Memorial Fellows meet with European government officials and policymakersJuly 08, 2010 / 
During the month of June, 19 American leaders, representing 12 states from Oregon to North Carolina, traveled throughout Europe for 24 days as part of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF).The Road Forward for Belgrade and Pristina after the International Court of Justice OpinionJune 23, 2010 / Caglavica, Kosovo
On June 23 Ivan Vejvoda participated in a BTD grantee panel debate with Ilir Deda, director of the Kosovo Institute for Research and Policy Development, and Oliver Ivanovic, state secretary of the Republic of Serbia’s Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija, in a panel debate in Caglavica, Kosovo.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.European Marshall Memorial Fellows meet American government officials and policymakersJune 14, 2010 / 
From June 14 – July 7, 18 emerging European leaders traveled extensively throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Inaugural Forum for Cities in Transition HeldMay 24, 2010 / Mitrovicë, Kosovo
The city of Mitrovicë, Kosovo hosted the first annual Forum for Cities in Transition on May 24-28, bringing together ten cities from around the world, which are dealing with divisions from the aftermath of conflict.Ivan Vejvoda testifies on Western Balkans before U.S. Senate subcommitteeApril 15, 2010 / Washington, DC
On April 14, Balkan Trust for Democracy Executive Director Ivan Vejvoda testified on the state of the Western Balkans before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs. The hearing, "Unfinished Business in Southeast Europe: Opportunities and Challenges in the Western Balkans," was attended Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator George Voinovich (R-OH), and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), as well as all ambassadors from the Western Balkans.
Berlin discussion centers on KosovoMarch 19, 2010 / BerlinGMF Berlin and the European Integration Strategy Association (EISA) co-hosted a lunch discussion on Kosovo at the Deutsche Parlamentarische Gesellschaft. Ilir Deda of the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development presented his perspective on Kosovo’s most pressing challenges.Russian Coal: Europe’s New Energy ChallengeMarch 09, 2010 / Brussels
On March 9, GMF hosted an event in Brussels that featured Kevin Rosner's paper, "Russian Coal: Europe's New Energy Challenge." The paper looks at the complex relationship between natural gas and coal within Russia's energy and power sector and how this relationship influences energy security and climate change. Europe receives large quantities of its natural gas from Russia.Lady Ashton speaks at GMF civil society meeting in BelgradeFebruary 19, 2010 / Belgrade, Serbia
On February 18, GMF’s Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD), in cooperation with the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence, hosted EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, along with other prominent representatives of civil society for a meeting in Serbia.Book Launch Sparks Debate on Russia-Georgia War and European SecurityFebruary 17, 2010 / Washington, DC
On February 17, GMF hosted a book discussion and debate on A Little War That Shook the World: Georgia, Russia, and the Future of the West by Ronald D. Asmus. The book discusses the causes and implications of the Russia-Georgia war of August 2008. Asmus was joined by Stephen Hadley, former national security advisor to George W. Bush.
Swedish Foreign Minister discusses Georgia, Russia, and the Future of the WestJanuary 20, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium
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.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.Repairing U.S.-Russian relations: The transatlantic dimensionJune 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 3, GMF hosted an event entitled "Repairing U.S.-Russian relations: The transatlantic dimension," with Eugene B. Rumer, senior fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, Angela E. Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and Emma Udwin, member of the cabinet of European Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner. The event was moderated by Ron Asmus, executive director of the Transatlantic Center and Strategic Planning at GMF.Walking Through the Open Door: The U.S. Role in Helping Bosnia-Herzegovina Join a Europe Whole and FreeMay 28, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 28, GMF hosted a roundtable discussion entitled “Walking Through the Open Door: The U.S. Role in Helping Bosnia-Herzegovina Join a Europe Whole and Free.” The conversation featured Douglas Davidson, Ivan Vejvoda, and Pavol Demes, and focused on recent developments in Bosnia and gave recommendations for U.S. government policy in this multi-ethnic country bordering Serbia and Croatia.
Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhoodMay 15, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 15, GMF hosted a roundtable discussion on "Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhood," featuring Tim Hitchens, director of European political affairs in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom; and Ian Lesser, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF.How to engage Russia: A German-American conversationMarch 10, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 10, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a panel discussion on "How to engage Russia: A German-American conversation," featuring Gert Weisskirchen, member of the German Parliament and spokesman on foreign affairs of the Social Democratic Party-Group; and Stephen Sestanovich, George F. Kennan senior fellow for Russian and Eurasian studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.Situation at the Crossroads in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFebruary 25, 2009 / Washington, DC
On February 25, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Dr. Raffi Gregorian, the Acting High Representative of the Office of the High Representative (OHR), to discuss the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Dr. Gregorian, who has been at the center of international governance in BiH for the past two years, gave a detailed analysis of the conditions leading up to today's current challenges, as well as his estimation of the direction the country is moving. Ambassador Douglas Davidson, GMF Distinguished Visiting Fellow, moderated the discussion.
Experts discuss developments in Belarus, Open arts exhibitionFebruary 12, 2009 / Washington, DCOn February 12, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on recent developments in Belarus and on current Western policy vis-à-vis the country. Taking place at the GMF headquarters in Washington, DC, the event was met with considerable interest and was attended by over 70 experts, analysts, civil society activists, and representatives of the Belarusian DiasporaTransatlantic Cities Network Study Tour to Belgrade and TurinJanuary 28, 2009 / Belgrade, Serbia & Turin, Italy
From January 28 to February 5, the GMF Comparative Domestic Policy (CDP) program led a study tour and workshop for 20 Transatlantic Cities Network (TCN) representatives to Belgrade, Serbia, and Turin, Italy. The tour began in Belgrade, where the TCN representatives participated in meetings, briefings, and site visits designed by the Balkan Trust for Democracy to provide a context for understanding the particular systemic challenges that the city of Belgrade is facing. From Belgrade, the group traveled to Torino, where they spent two days learning about the city’s strategy for urban transformation, developed in the mid-1990s and still undergoing implementation today.
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.The impact of the financial crisis on Central and Eastern EuropeDecember 10, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 10, GMF hosted a Congressional staff lunch discussion with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joe Quinlan, who delivered remarks on the current financial crisis, its root causes, and how the U.S. and Europe should respond. Joe's presentation provoked a lively discussion moderated by Sean Mulvaney, GMF's Director of Economic Policy at GMF. Sixteen Congressional staffers with foreign policy, trade, and financial services backgrounds attended, as well as one Member of Congress. This highlighted the pressing need for more sensible policy dialogue on global economic issues.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.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.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.GMF study tour examines regional themes of CaucasusNovember 16, 2008 / Georgia - Azerbaijan - TurkeyFrom November 16-21, GMF organized a study tour to Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Among the participants were journalists, government officials, and think tank representatives. The group visited Tbilisi, Baku, and Istanbul, where they met with high-ranking government officials, opposition leaders, NGO representatives, journalists, and leaders of the business community in order to obtain a broad overview of the current situation in each country and region.The Doha round as a global insurance policy against increasing protectionismNovember 13, 2008 / Washington, DCA recent study by Antoine Bouët and David Laborde from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) stresses a potential loss of $1,064bn in world trade if world leaders fail to conclude the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations in the next few weeks and implement subsequently protectionist policies. Bouët and Laborde unveiled an economic study at "Completing the Doha round: A global insurance policy against protectionism in turbulent economic times," at an event on November 13 hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.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.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.Balkan Trust for Democracy celebrates five years of effective grantmakingSeptember 25, 2008 / Belgrade, SerbiaOn September 25-26, a diverse group of high-level civic activists, policymakers, and regional experts gathered in Serbia to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD). Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bo?idar Ðelic proclaimed in his opening speech "we are very proud to have the Trust here in Belgrade." Noting the diversity of the crowd — comprised of Europeans, Americans, and representatives from throughout the Balkan region — Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic stressed in his keynote speech that "building a democratic society is our common objective." Audio of the speech and several discussion panels is available for download.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.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.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.
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.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.Vejvoda: Election results “secure European and democratic future” for Serbia, BalkansMay 16, 2008 / Washington, DCGMF Senior Communications Officer Will Bohlen sat down with Ivan Vejvoda, the executive director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, to talk about the surprise victory in recent Serbia elections by the pro-European coalition around Serbian President Boris Tadic.GMF holds roundtable on recent Serbian parliamentary electionMay 15, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 15, GMF held a roundtable discussion on the recent parliamentary election in Serbia that featured Ivan Vejvoda, executive director of GMF's Belgrade office and the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD). Ambassador Michael Polt, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF, participated in the discussion, and Pavol Demes, director of GMF's Bratislava office, moderated the discussion.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.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.Book presentation – “Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe”March 04, 2008 / ViennaOn March 4, the Austrian Parliament hosted a presentation of the book Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe that was edited by GMF's Joerg Forbrig and Pavol Demeš in cooperation with Erste Stiftung. The event featured Barbara Prammer, president of the Austrian Parliament; Erhard Busek, special coordinator of the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe; Sonja Puntscher-Riekmann, director of the Research Institute on European Integration; Boris Marte, managing director of Erste Stiftung; and Pavol Demeš , director of Central and Eastern Europe of GMF. Held in the historic committee room of the lower house, the event provided an opportunity for Austrian policymakers, journalists, and NGO representatives, as well as students, to discuss recent democratic changes in Central and Eastern Europe.Citizen Diplomacy and the transatlantic relationshipMarch 03, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 3, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Rick Steves, a renowned producer of a weekly public radio program, author of over 30 books on European travel, and host of Rick Steves' Europe, a television show on PBS, for a discussion on citizen Diplomacy in the United States and Europe post 9/11. A podcast interview with Rick Steves is also available for download.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.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.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.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.Bulgarian FM discusses next steps for the BalkansJanuary 04, 2008 / Washington, DC
On January 4, GMF hosted Ivailo Kalfin, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister of the republic of Bulgaria, for a luncheon roundtable entitled "What Next for the Balkans," in which he examined the pitfalls and opportunities of a fragile upcoming year for the Balkan region, and highlighted the region's relationship with both Europe and the United States.
Fried: U.S., EU need “unity and determiniation to take action” following TroikaDecember 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn December 17, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion entitled "Serbia and Kosovo: Conclusion of the Troika process," featuring Daniel Fried, assistant secretary for the bureau of European and Eurasian affairs at the U.S. Department of State; and Dr. Klaus Scharioth, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. The response was led by two of GMF's transatlantic fellows, Laurie Dundon, former advisor to the U.S. special envoy for the Balkans; and Michael Polt, former U.S. ambassador to Serbia. A podcast interview with Secretary Fried and Ambassador Scharioth is available for download.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. USAID Administrator Fore praises public-private partnershipsDecember 03, 2007 / Washington, DCSpeaking December 3 at the U.S. launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore said the advent of public-private partnerships has changed the face of development.A ‘New Atlanticism’ In Central and Eastern Europe?November 12, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 12, GMF hosted David Kral and Vera Rihackova from the Europeum Institute for European Policy for a luncheon discussion entitled "A 'new atlanticism' in Central and Eastern Europe?" Janusz Bugajski from the Center for Strategic and International Studies introduced the event, which was the sixth in a series featuring prominent European think tanks that were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants. John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF, moderated the discussion.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.
Sanberk: Linked challenges between the Black Sea region and Turkey’s EU membershipOctober 22, 2007 / Bucharest, RomaniaAmbassador Özdem Sanberk, former Turkish ambassador to London and former undersecretary of the Turkish Foreign Ministry addressed Turkey's current political, economic, and regional connections to the Wider Black Sea at the official launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) on October 23. Other topics discussed during the two-day event included the role of the media; transatlantic aspirations for the region; the role of civil society; energy, the environment, and good governance; and public-private partnerships.EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?October 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 5, GMF hosted a presentation and discussion entitled "EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?" with Ambassador Jiri Schneider, Program Director at the Prague Security Studies Institute, and Alexander Duleba, Research Director at the Slovak Foreign Policy Association.Seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs heldSeptember 28, 2007 / Atlanta, GeorgiaThe seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in the United States was held September 28-30, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. A signature event of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program, it brought together over 90 political, business, media, and community leaders from the United States and Europe to discuss the transatlantic relationship in a global context. GMF established the gathering in 2001 as a venue for MMF alumni to exchange ideas and learn about new policy initiatives in an informal atmosphere.Rehn: EU must spread democracy, enhance interfaith understandingSeptember 25, 2007 / Washington, DCOn September 25, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a discussion entitled "What's the future for EU Enlargement?" in which he focused on the potential for future EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, Turkey's membership perspects, and current negotiations on Kosovo's final status.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.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. Perspectives on the G8-Summit: Climate change negotiationsJune 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 25, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Reinhard Buetikofer, Chairman of the German Green Party, and Ms. Eileen Claussen, President of the Pew Center for Global Climate Change. The discussion, entitled Perspectives on the G8-Summit: What does it mean for the future of climate change negotiations? was very timely with climate change having recently topped the agenda of the G8 summit held in Germany earlier this monthSeventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference held in ItalyJune 20, 2007 / Tremezzo, ItalyFrom June 20-22, GMF held its seventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference in Tremezzo, Italy. This year's conference entitled "A New Transatlantic Pragmatism? Defining Areas for Cooperation" focused on how the United States and Europe can work together on issues such as democracy promotion, globalization, and addressing the nuclear threats of Iran and North Korea.GMF convenes fifth annual Think Tank SymposiumJune 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 17 and 18, the fifth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF's flagship events, convened this year in Washington, DC. Working with the support of the European Commission, the Think Tank Symposium brings together over 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of mutual concern.GMF headquarters honors 60th anniversary of Marshall Plan assistanceJune 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 5, GMF and the George C. Marshall Foundation co-hosted a panel discussion in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan speech. The discussion was based on the Marshall Foundation's new monograph, In Search of a Usable Past: The Marshall Plan and Postwar Reconstruction Today. Panelists were Barry Machado and Ambassador James Dobbins. Olin Wethington moderated the discussion. U.S. journalists report their views on transatlantic economic policyMay 26, 2007 / European UnionFrom May 26 to June 3, GMF hosted 11 journalists for a study tour on European Agriculture in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the Farm. Journalists, who represented U.S. radio and print media outlets, traveled the European Union to meet with European farmers, policymakers and other agricultural stakeholders to learn more about EU agriculture at a critical time for future policy development. Countries visited included Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and FranceGMF celebrates Marshall Plan 60th AnniversaryMay 25, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 25, GMF Berlin hosted an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, the 35th anniversary of the founding of the German Marshall Fund, and the 25th birthday of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) Program, as well as the Manfred Wörner Seminar (WFS). Over a hundred alumni of the programs attended the event, which was co-hosted by the State Representation of Northrhine-Westfalia in Berlin. Dr. Rita Süssmuth, former President of the German Parliament; Dieter Berg, Chairman of the Board of the Robert Bosch Foundation; and several Central and Eastern European Ambassadors helped celebrate the evening.Brussels Forum 2007 concludes with a flourishApril 27, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumFrom April 27 to 29, GMF and its partners held the second annual Brussels Forum at the Conrad Hotel in Brussels. Brussels Forum is a high-profile meeting to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. This year, GMF was honored to welcome EU High Representative Dr. Javier Solana, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox, Senator Bob Bennett, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, and many other influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders. Please visit the Brussels Forum website for video, audio, transcripts, and other highlights.Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea RegionMarch 12, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyFrom March 12-13, GMF co-hosted a workshop focusing on the Black Sea Region entitled, “Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea Region” together with the Weidenfeld Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The event provided a platform for EU and German government officials and experts to discuss how to foster regional cooperation and closer approximation with the EU for the Black Sea Region without the offer of full membership to the Union.GMF Bratislava launches democracy bookMarch 11, 2007 / Bratislava, SlovakiaOn March 11, GMF Bratislava released the book: "Reclaiming Democracy: Civil society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe." The book is devoted to recent democratic changes in post-communist countries.GMF celebrates 25 years of the Marshall Memorial FellowshipMarch 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, March 8, The German Marshall Fund hosted a reception on Capitol Hill inaugurating a year long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program. Over 150 alumni and friends of the program were in attendance, including the Spring 2007 American and European Fellows, US Senators and Congressman, European ambassadors, and Capitol Hill staff.Labor Mobility after the EU?s Eastern Enlargement ? Who wins, who loses?March 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 8, 2007, GMF hosted a discussion on the topic of "Labor Mobility after the EU's Eastern Enlargement - Who wins, who loses?" Herbert Brücker, Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor in Bonn, talked about the impact of increased labor migration after the EU's 2004 enlargement round.Central and Eastern European economies growing at break-neck speedMarch 02, 2007 / Bratislava, SlovakiaOn March 2, GMF's Bratislava office and Economic Policy Program hosted a conference examining problems of economic reformism in Central and Eastern Europe.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.Former Polish President discusses Ukraine’s prospects for EU, NATOFebruary 01, 2007 / Washington, DCOn February 1, 2007, GMF hosted former Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski to speak on "Ukraine's Prospects for Membership in the EU and NATO: Perspectives from Poland."GMF Brussels hosts Czech Foreign MinisterJanuary 25, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 25, 2007, GMF's Brussels office hosted a seminar on the role and contribution that Central Europe can make in shaping the future Eastern policy of the European Union. The public seminar was opened by Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and followed by a panel discussion with the directors of several leading Visegrad think thinks.Ukraine’s integration into the Global Economy examined at GMFJanuary 24, 2007 / Washington, DCOn January 24, 2007, The German Marshall Fund of the United States held a lunch event on "Ukraine's Integration into the Global Economy: The impact of Freedom House rankings and Millenium Challenge Corporation threshold agreements."Transatlantic spotlight on Berlin: the double presidencyDecember 21, 2006 / BerlinGMF's Berlin office is hosting a series of events highlighting the challenges and opportunities of the 2007 German double presidencies of the G8 and the EU.Moldovan Foreign Minister calls for robust partnership with U.S.December 15, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, December 15, GMF hosted a luncheon for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, Andrei Stratan and David J. Kramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs to discuss the U.S.-Moldovan relationship.EU/G8 Series: “It’s Not Your Dad’s Europe”December 12, 2006 / BerlinOn December 12 and 13, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Bratislava. Under the title "It's Not Your Dad's Europe," the workshop looked at what the Visegrad countries bring to the EU.Riga Conference concludes with NATO enlargement panelNovember 29, 2006 / Riga"The Riga Conference: Transforming NATO in a New Global Era," conducted by completes a full agenda of discussions, speeches, and events around the NATO Summit. Estonian President Ilves says there is no NATO "enlargement fatigue."Experts discuss aftermath of color revolutions in Georgia, UkraineNovember 25, 2006 / KievOn November 25, in Kiev, Ukraine, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Heinrich Boell Foundation of Germany hosted a first expert seminar on developments and democratic progress in Georgia and Ukraine since the recent Rose and Orange revolutions in the two countries.EU/G8 Series: “A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully”November 15, 2006 / BerlinOn November 15 and 16, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Belgrade. Under the title "A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully", the workshop looked at Kosovo's future and Serbia's westward path as examples of post-intervention democracy promotion in the Balkans.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 Ankara hosts workshop on Turkish-U.S. RelationsNovember 09, 2006 / AnkaraOn November 9, the GMF Ankara office, together with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), organized a workshop on Turkish-U.S. Relations.EU/G8 Series: “Is Turkey Drifting – And Where Is It Heading?”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin as part of its EU/G8 series, held a workshop together with GMF Ankara which examined Turkey's foreign policy orientation in light of recent domestic and regional developments on the evening of the EU Commission's progress report on Turkey. The workshop "Is Turkey Drifting - And Where Is It Heading?" was hosted at the Berlin representation of the state of Northrhine-Westphalia.EU/G8 Series: “The EU-Russia Relationship before the German presidency”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin, together with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin, organized a luncheon entitled "The EU-Russia Relationship before the German EU Presidency."GMF hosts discussion on U.S. and European democracy promotionNovember 02, 2006 / BerlinOn November 2 and 3, GMF Berlin hosted the first event in its EU/G8 Series, in cooperation with AEI and Freedom House. This was the second of a four-part series of workshops on American and European approaches to democracy promotion.GMF staff members awarded French National Order of MeritOctober 09, 2006 / Belgrade and Washington, DCDr. Ulrike Guérot, Senior Transatlantic Fellow, and Ivan Vejvoda, Director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, both received the French National Order of Merit this year.Basescu: Romania is committed to strengthing partnership with United StatesJuly 27, 2006 / Washington, DCOn July 27, GMF's Washington office organized a dinner for Romanian President Traian Basescu to discuss U.S.-Romanian relations, NATO enlargement in the Black Sea region, U.S. visa policies, and Romania's committment to the "War on Terror."GMF 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.GMF holds workshop on Russia and the WestJuly 11, 2006 / BerlinOn July 11, GMF’s Berlin office and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a workshop entitled “Russia and the West: Energy and Security Policy at the G8 Summit.”Azeri Foreign Minister discusses Euro-Atlantic integrationJuly 06, 2006 / BerlinOn July 6, GMF’s Berlin office hosted a discussion on the challenges and prospects of Azerbaijani Euro-Atlantic Integration with Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.Ambassador Gray touts energy securityJune 29, 2006 / BerlinOn June 29, GMF Berlin hosted a dinner discussion for C. Boyden Gray, U.S. Ambassador to the EU, on energy security from a transatlantic perspective, and especially the challenges the United States and Europe face. Also discussed were issues including energy efficiency, global warming, environment, Russia, and geopolitics.Conference looks at Black Sea regional democracy, securityJune 29, 2006 / AnkaraOn June 29 and 30, the German Marshall Fund co-hosted a conference entitled “Democratization and Security in the Black Sea” with the ARI Movement in Ankara, Turkey. The conference was the eighth International Security Conference by ARI Movement and brought together a range of participants, including diplomats, journalists, academics, and fellow think-tank representatives.6th Annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersJune 23, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyOn June 23, GMF successfully concluded its Tremezzo Young Leaders’ Conference. This year's conference was a confirmation of a "transatlantic pragmatic optimism," with a willingness to listen and discuss constructively.“Frontiers of Europe” debatedJune 21, 2006 / IstanbulOn June 21 and 22 in Istanbul, GMF and the Brookings Institute co-hosted a workshop titled “Frontiers of Europe.” The widely attended event involved participants from the United States, the European Union, and wider Europe.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.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.Balkans human rights advocate discusses transformationJune 07, 2006 / Washington, DCOn June 7, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Heinrich Boell Foundation co-hosted a luncheon that featuring a speech by Natasa Kandic, the founder and executive Director of the Humanitarian Law Center in Belgrade.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.Peter Weitz Prizes AwardedJune 05, 2006 / Washington, DCSebastian Rotella and Philip Shishkin were awarded the Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize on Monday, June 5. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the important role of journalists as communicators between decision makers and the population.U.S. Rep. Wexler discusses Middle EastMay 31, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 31, GMF hosted a luncheon for Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member on the International Relations Committee, to speak about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relationships between Turkey and the European Union, and the United States and Germany.Ex-Bulgarian Foreign Minister discusses Bulgaria’s futureMay 30, 2006 / BerlinOn May 30, former Bulgarian foreign minister Solomon Passy discussed Bulgaria and its contribution to EU security in a dinner organized by GMF's Berlin office.Workshop explores the economic dimensions of global migrationMay 25, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 25th, the Economic Policy Program hosted a workshop on migration and development that marked the beginning of the new migration initiative within the Economics Program and explored the economic and social impacts of migration for sending and receiving countries.Impacts of global migration discussedMay 16, 2006 / BerlinIn the light of recent debates about migration and intergration, such as President George W. Bush's recent televised address to the United States, on May 16, the German Marshall Fund's Berlin Office brought together a select group of experts from Europe and the United States to discuss the economic and social impacts of global migration.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.Romanian official says Black Sea important to United States, EuropeMarch 07, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF hosted Sergiu Medar, national security advisor to the Romanian president, March 7 for a discussion on challenges and opportunities in the Black Sea region. Mr. Medar said that with some 20 billion tons of untapped oil resources, the Black Sea should be an area of interest for the transatlantic community. He also underscored the region’s potential to serve as a barricade against “asymmetrical threats” like terrorism, organized crime, and human and drug trafficking.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.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.Panel: Russian civil society in government crosshairsJanuary 24, 2006 / BerlinOn January 24, GMF's Berlin office, in cooperation with the Friedrich-Naumann Foundation and Heinrich Böll Foundation, hosted a panel discussion "NGOs Under Control: Civil Society and Democracy in Today's Russia," about Russia’s intentions to stiffle civil society through a new new Russian NGO law.Georgian foreign minister emphasizes stabilityJanuary 23, 2006 / BerlinOn Jan. 23, GMF's Berlin office hosted Gela Bezhuashvili, Georgia's minister of foreign affairs, for a dinner with 18 Ambassadors or deputy chiefs of mission for European Union and NATO countries. Bezuashvili emphasized the importance of NATO and EU integration for the stability and security of Georgia.Black Sea strategy debatedJanuary 19, 2006 / BerlinOn January 19, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Romanian Embassy to Germany organized a panel discussion, "Towards a European Strategy for the Wider Black Sea Region."Georgian Prime Minister Assesses “Rose” ReformsNovember 28, 2005 / BrusselsTwo years after Georgia’s “Rose Revolution,” the country is prospering in its democratization and economic liberalization, according to Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Noghaideli.Democracy promotion roundtable heldNovember 22, 2005 / ParisOn November 22, the German Marshall Fund’s Paris office hosted a roundtable on transatlantic democracy promotion from the American, Central and East European, and West European perspectives.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.Lithuanian President says Black Sea region is a priorityOctober 26, 2005 / BerlinValdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania, launched the Berlin Distinguished Speakers’ Series by calling on Germany to step up and help to realize the accession of Black Sea countries to the European Union. He argued that Europe had been "too cautious and too reluctant" to pursue its ambitions of supporting pro-democracy forces in the Black Sea region.Georgian Prime Minister outlines future for stable Black Sea RegionOctober 25, 2005 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, October 25, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion with Zurab Nogaideli, former Prime Minister of Georgia. GMF Transatlantic Fellow Paul Applegarth moderated the event, which was attended by key congressional staff and administered through the Black Sea and Congressional Relations programs at GMF.Election called key to Azerbaijani democracyOctober 13, 2005 / AnkaraIn roundtable discussion, Ali Kerimli, Chairman of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party, says the upcoming election is the key to a democratic future for Azerbaijan.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.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.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.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.”GMF’s Bratislava conference champions democracy in Eastern EuropeFebruary 23, 2005 / BratislavaTaking place the day before President George W. Bush met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the Slovak capital of Bratislava, the setting for the German Marshall Fund's February 23 conference "A New Quest for Democracy" could not have been more fitting.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.Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Community: A Strategic DialogueJanuary 28, 2005 / KievOn January 28–30, 2005, the German Marshall Fund and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), in cooperation with the Kiev-based Center for European and International Studies, convened the second of a two-part strategic dialogue entitled “Ukraine and the Euro–Atlantic Community” in Kiev, Ukraine.U.S. Senators Meet with NGOs in the BalkansNovember 10, 2004 / BelgradeOn November 10, the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) hosted U.S. Senators and U.S. Ambassadors to Serbia and Montenegro for a meeting with nine Serbian non-governmental organizations.
Towards a Wider Europe: The New AgendaMarch 18, 2004 / BratislavaA few weeks before the accession of several Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union and NATO, GMF held a conference of think tank and NGO officials to address the evolving policy agenda of the Euro-Atlantic community toward its new neighbors.
