German Marshall Fund of the United States

Deal Between Kosovo, Serbia is a European Solution to a European Problem

Ashley vonClausburg — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:25:01 +0000

In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Kurdish Peace Process Remains on Track

Christine Chumbler — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:31 +0000

This policy brief offers possible explanations for the current peace talks between the Turkish government and PKK.

Andrew Small on China’s Influence in the Middle East Peace Process

GMF Editor — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:02:14 +0000

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

The New U.S. Domestic Climate and Clean Energy Agenda: The Oulook for 2013

Christine Chumbler — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:21:46 +0000

This paper seeks to make sense of how a sluggish economy, rising budget deficits, and other factors press against strong U.S. action on climate change at home or abroad.

Instability in Europe Calls for EU Reform

Sarah Halls — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:08:25 +0000

In this video from the Mediterranean Strategy Group in Lisbon, Luis Amado, chairman of Banco Internacional do Funchal, discusses the external pressures being put on the EU to reform.

A Pakistani Election Primer

GMF Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:09:00 +0000

Pakistan's election is in fact taking place amid a low-grade civil war in which domestic terrorists are successfully targeting the political parties with the most liberal vision for the country's future. These parties are effectively unable to campaign, with the result that turnout of their supporters will be dramatically suppressed.

GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner

GMF Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:42:42 +0000

GMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.

The Great Sino-Indian Alpine Tent Party of 2013

Dhruva Jaishankar — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:21:31 +0000

China's latest border squabble with India might seem trivial, but the consequences could set Asia on edge.

Asia’s Real Challenge: China’s “Potemkin” Rise

GMF Editor — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:31:06 +0000

Low-quality growth has undermined China’s social fabric and individual welfare. It also makes China look far stronger on paper than in reality.

From Crisis to Collapse

GMF Editor — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:56:29 +0000

Europe’s problems are mirrored on the national level: Regions like Catalonia are speaking up against transfer payments – and contemplate secession.

A Growing Institution and a Growing Disconnect

Sarah Halls — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:52:40 +0000

In this video from the Mediterranean Strategy Group in Lisbon, Elena Panaritis, founder and director of Panel Group and Thought Action, explains the growing disconnect between Europeans and their governments.

Minister Bagis: “Turkey is where it began and is where it’s all leading to”

Ashley vonClausburg — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:55:32 +0000

In this video, H. E. Egemen Bagis, Turkish minister for EU affairs and chief negotiator, explains why Turkey has a unique role to play as a bridge between the West and the Middle East.

The Dangerous Domestic Politics of U.S.-China

GMF Editor — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:40:33 +0000

The domestic political frictions produced by the bilateral relationship are, like the tensions between the established power and its rising challenger, intensifying.

Energy Transition Forum Workshop: “Rethinking the Energy System”

GMF Editor — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:57:30 +0000

On May 3, 2013 GMF convened a group of high-level business leaders, policymakers, and other thought leaders from the United States and Europe in a full-day discussion on the global energy system.

Energy Transition Forum Workshop: “Energy Infrastructure and Power Pathways”

GMF Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:12:23 +0000

On May 2, 2013 GMF convened a small group of business leaders and policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic for an off-the-record dialogue to identify the pressing challenges facing EU and U.S. electricity grids and their stakeholders.

Syria and Iraq ― Convergence and Divergence in U.S.-Turkish Assessments

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:09:37 +0000

This policy brief explains how Turkey's international credibility has suffered from the situations in Syria and Iran.

The Democratic Disconnect: Citizenship and Accountability in the Transatlantic Community

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:29 +0000

This policy paper examines the future of democracy, taking examples from across North America and Europe.

The Difficult Case for British Membership in the EU

Christine Chumbler — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:49:29 +0000

This policy brief discusses a possible British withdrawal from the European Union.

GMF Hosts Second Dialogues for Change Workshop: Transatlantic Lessons in Civic Engagement

Bartek Starodaj — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:26:59 +0000

In a city steeped in grassroots engagement and citizen participation, the Dialogues for Change initiative held its second workshop from April 21-24, 2013, in Leipzig, Germany.

CrossTalk: Syrian Tipping Point?

GMF Editor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:33:52 +0000

The U.S. has urged NATO to reconsider its role in Syria, as there are allegations of chemical weapons use. What is NATO's next move? What are the options to resolve the conflict?

Geostrategic Annual Review

Sarah Halls — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:22:17 +0000

In Le Monde’s annual issue on the state of the world, Bilan Géostratégie 2013, GMF's Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer argues that economic & geopolitical trends are reshaping transatlantic cooperation.

The Future of Southern European Economies

Sarah Halls — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:11:01 +0000

In this video, Megan Greene, chief economist at Maverick Intelligence, discusses a variety issues about the future of southern European economies and the United States' response to the euro crisis.

The Urban Center Guides (and Contemplates) Torino’s Unfinished Transformation

GMF Editor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:09:11 +0000

The Urban Center explores and guides the urban form of the city of Torino, Italy. What, if anything, could it teach other European and American cities?

Turkey, United States Have Same Vision For Middle East

Ashley vonClausburg — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:57 +0000

In this video, Former Turkish Ambassador Murat Ozcelik explains why the United States and Turkey agree on most Middle East policy decisions, even if they may disagree on how these policies should be implemented.

Can China Handle the Crises to Come?

GMF Editor — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:39:45 +0000

Xi Jinping's legacy will not depend on whether he saved more lives in Lushan or contained the H7N9 bird flu, but on whether he can make China more open, democratic, and livable than it is today.

Spain’s Path Toward Recovery

Sarah Halls — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:37:06 +0000

In this video from the Mediterranean Strategy Group in Lisbon, Tomás Duplá del Moral, former director for the Americas at the European External Action Service, explains which sectors of Spain’s economy will fuel growth and stimulate employment.

Turkey and the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance

GMF Editor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:48:30 +0000

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.

Cooperation between U.S.,Turkey is Key to Addressing Conflict in the Middle East

Ashley vonClausburg — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:02:09 +0000

In this video, Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (2008-2010) and to Iraq (2010-2012) discusses the importance of cooperation between Turkey and the United States in addressing conflict in the Middle East.

Welcome Centers in Canada: Lessons for Newcomer Integration in Germany

Sarah Halls — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:06 +0000

The Immigration and Integration program launched the first ever “Welcoming Weeks” in Germany, as part of the GMF Welcoming Weeks, which showcases Canadian and U.S. initiatives for welcoming immigrants.

The International Forum on Border Security

Sarah Halls — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:07:50 +0000

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.

Shifting Economies, Shifting Migration Patterns: Local Impacts and Policy Responses

Sarah Halls — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:13:14 +0000

GMF hosted the first International City Dialogue in Turin, Italy, with the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo and FIERI, on April 11-13, 2013.

Syria’s Strong National Identity May Overcome Sectarian Divide

Ashley vonClausburg — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:37:45 +0000

In this video, Senior Transatlantic Fellow Hassan Mneimneh discusses the impact of factionalism and sectarianism on stability in the Middle East. He explains how Turkey was able to build a successfully integrated society, while other countries continue to struggle.

Policies and Strategies in Shrinking Cities: The Case of Youngstown, Ohio

Bartek Starodaj — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:39:34 +0000

On March 28, 2013, the Urban and Regional Policy Program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted the event, “Policies and Strategies in Shrinking Cities: The Case of Youngstown, Ohio.

Whose Pacific Century? The 113th Congress and Asia

GMF Editor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:46:56 +0000

This report examines the issues in Asia that the 113th Congress will confront—from the pace and scale of military drawdown in Afghanistan to an increasingly dangerous North Korea.

Political and Social Challenges in Southern Europe

Sarah Halls — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:50:44 +0000

In this video from the Mediterranean Strategy Group Lisbon, Andres Ortega, consultant and former head of policy planning at the Prime Minister's office in Spain, explains the different ways the eurocrisis is affecting southern Europe.

Protecting Consumers’ Privacy in the Digital Age

Sarah Halls — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:46:36 +0000

The Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Julie Brill, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission of the United States.

Unleashing the Potential of Global Women’s Networks

GMF Editor — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:08:45 +0000

What challenges and opportunities are global women’s networks facing at this moment in history? Over fifty prominent women representing powerful women’s networks gathered at GMF to discuss this and other questions.

Energy in Turkey’s International Affairs and the Race for Southern Corridor

Christine Chumbler — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:23:33 +0000

This policy brief examines the role that energy plays in Turkey's foreign policy.

Daniel Kliman Discusses Kerry’s Trip to South Korea

GMF Editor — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:11:07 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State in South Korea amid tensions. View the CTV News clip here.

Prioritizing Public Transit for Speed, Reliability, and Rider Satisfaction

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:24:11 +0000

This policy paper identifies public transit features that could be successfully imported from Munich and Zurich to Seattle.

Transatlantic Security Task Force – Working Session, 18-19 April 2013

GMF Editor — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:34:49 +0000

Transatlantic Security Task Force - Working Session, 18-19 April 2013

Israelis Divided over Netanyahu’s Apology to Turkey

Ashley vonClausburg — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:01:56 +0000

In this video, New York University Alon Ben-Meir explains the key factors behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's apology to Turkey, and the long-term implications of reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Italy and the Eurozone: Challenges Ahead

GMF Editor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:30:30 +0000

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 India’s Economy

Sarah Halls — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:24:38 +0000

Amy Studdart, program officer in GMF’s Brussels office, discusses the future of India’s economy with Sachin Pilot, India’s Minister for Corporate Affairs, at the India Trilateral Forum.

China’s Dream World

Sarah Halls — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:19:04 +0000

Xi may still be enjoying a honeymoon with the Chinese public, but it is likely to be a short one. His predecessors had ten years to carry out real reforms and accomplished little.

The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolution

Christine Chumbler — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:00:03 +0000

This policy paper looks at a Southern Europe that is increasingly disillusioned with and more openly critical of both their national governments and the EU.

Afghanistan’s Transition and the Role of Pakistan

Sarah Halls — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:48:20 +0000

Constanze Stelzenmüller, of the German Marshall Fund, discusses Afghanistan’s future after 2014 with Leela Ponappa, former deputy national security advisor of India.

Almeida, Shea, Yakobashvili, Gerasimova join GMF as fellows

Sarah Halls — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:34:38 +0000

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) announces the appointments of João Marques de Almeida, Jamie Shea, Temuri Yakobashvili, and Olga Gerasimova as fellows.

Prospects for the U.K.-U.S. “Special Relationship” in Obama’s Second Administration

GMF Editor — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:53:34 +0000

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on the broader defense challenges facing the U.K. right now, especially with regards to cooperation with the U.S., NATO, and EU partners.

Turkish-Israeli Relations after the Apology

Christine Chumbler — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:00:37 +0000

This policy brief examines the possible future for Israel and Turkey's relationship.

Turkey’s Second Kurdish Opening: Light at the End of the Tunnel or Another Failed Attempt?

Christine Chumbler — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:12:49 +0000

This policy brief speculates on the motives and outcomes of possible negotiations between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers' Party.

India Trilateral Forum 6

GMF Editor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:53:47 +0000

On April 12 and 13, GMF and Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosted the sixth India Trilateral Forum, an ongoing dialogue between European, American, and Indian policymakers and commentators.

Spain’s Hidden Strengths

Christine Chumbler — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:22:34 +0000

This policy brief outlines Spain’s enduring economic strengths.

The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition: Pushing the Frontier of Enlightened Capitalism

Christine Chumbler — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:07:57 +0000

This policy paper examines one way to encourage agricultural development in Africa.

Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff on Background Briefing

GMF Editor — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:08:19 +0000

Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff on Background Briefing

Who Will Lead Afghanistan after Karzai?

GMF Editor — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:12:46 +0000

As Hamid Karzai’s Afghan presidency enters its final year, it’s not too early to consider the question of who will become his successor.

DefCon 3: What threat does North Korea pose to the US?

GMF Editor — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:11:11 +0000

What threat does North Korea pose to the US? Is there something different with this year's US-SK joint exercises and the predictable North Korean crisis?

Les républicains et la politique étrangère américaine : Quelles perspectives pour 2016 ?

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:01:00 +0000

This policy brief (in French) examines what potential 2016 Republican candidates need to pay attention to in foreign policy.

One Soviet Leader China Could Emulate…and It’s Not Gorbachev

GMF Editor — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:50:08 +0000

The Andropov model seems to be an attractive option to China’s leaders. It won’t be long before they realize that it is a road to nowhere.

Nordic-Baltic Security and The Role of Poland as a Regional Actor

GMF Editor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:58:08 +0000

The workshop was organized by the GMF Warsaw Office and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw, Poland

Rogue State Rollback on the Korean Peninsula?

GMF Editor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:33:48 +0000

North Korea's recent saber-rattling raises troubling new questions about the bipartisan failure of American policy to limit Pyongyang's armed recklessness and the threat to the U.S. and our allies.

Brussels Forum Mystery Session: Cybersecurity

GMF Editor — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:05:14 +0000

The Brussels Forum Mystery Session was on Cybersecurity.

The World in 2030: Global Trends and Alternative Worlds Conversation

GMF Editor — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:12:17 +0000

Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds report is the fifth installment in the National Intelligence Council's series aimed at providing a framework for thinking about the future.

The report predicts the four mega trends that we might see in coming years.
These are individual involvement, diffusion of power, demographic patterns, and growing food, water, and energy nexus.

The Global Atlantic: New Actors in an Old Sea

GMF Editor — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:07:25 +0000

The Atlantic area is an ever more dynamic and crowded neighborhood in a shrinking world. During the 20th century, its center of gravity was firmly in the North, with the United States and Europe dominating the region and radiating globalization from the basin outward. The 21st century is so far featuring a rebalancing of relations across the basin, with the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa gaining a more prominent role vis a vis challenged Northern Atlantic economies. As political development and the spread of capital, technology, and knowledge empower Southern Atlantic societies, South Africa, the new Brazil, and Mexico, among others, are looking for new venues of influence through the Atlantic highways. At the same time, Atlantic resources, from raw materials to energy, are making the basin a key arena of global competition. China's investment and presence in the Americas is more recent than in Africa but is rapidly expanding. India is following suit. And so are others, bringing globalization back to where it started.

Ruth Hanau Santini Discusses the Origins of Beppe Grillo’s Popularity in Italy

Ashley vonClausburg — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:20:31 +0000

In this video, Transatlantic Academy Compagnia di San Paolo Fellow Ruth Hanau Santini analyzes the origins of Beppe Grillo’s popularity in the recent Italian elections.

What does Europe want from the United States?

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:45:09 +0000

For the last decade, much of the transatlantic discourse has been driven by the question of what European partners can do to support U.S. strategy in key regions, and on critical issues. Successive U.S. administrations have pressed European governments to increase their defense spending, enlarge and extend their commitments in Afghanistan, and uphold a common front on the Iranian nuclear challenge. In the Balkans and North Africa, the United States has grown increasingly comfortable with the idea of Europe taking the lead. Absorbed with its own economic challenges since 2008, the United States has taken an arms-length approach to Europe's financial and political travails, but with a clear preference for stimulus over austerity. On a range of global issues, including climate policy, Washington has been reluctant to embrace an ambitious approach. The growing U.S. attention to Asia in strategic terms has only reinforced Washington's interest in seeing Europe emerge as a more active and capable global actor. It has also spurred European anxiety about changing U.S. priorities.

The U.S.-EU Economic Partnership

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:38:29 +0000

With economic recovery still sluggish in the United States and Europe still dealing with its economic crisis, the European Union and the United States have jointly decided to launch negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to boost jobs and growth. The case for such an agreement is strong. Although trade barriers are already low, the sheer size of the transatlantic economy —$30 trillion — means that even small improvements can yield significant gains. With half of the world GDP, one-third of world trade flows and 15 million jobs linked to it, the transatlantic economy is still the driver of the world economy. A Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would thus have global implications and could also deliver much needed progress for global trade.

Growing U.S. Energy Self-sufficiency and the Global Consequences

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:35:21 +0000

The United States is well on its way to becoming largely self-sufficient in oil and gas and could overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's biggest supplier of hydrocarbons by 2020. Even if U.S. energy independence is still some time away, this is nonetheless a stunning turnaround from decades of U.S. dependence on imported energy sources and all the attendant geopolitical concerns. The change has been driven in part by innovative methods of exploration and extraction of fossil fuels such as shale gas from hydraulic fracturing. In a development entirely unforeseen five years ago, this has caused natural gas supplies in the United States to soar and prices to drop. Europe, in contrast, must pay four to five times more for its natural gas and has become one of the biggest importers of U.S. coal, which is experiencing a sharp decline in its share of U.S. electricity generation as power is increasingly supplied by natural gas. This increasing availability of cheap electricity is helping to bring new vigor to the U.S. economy and there are signs of new manufacturing life in old industrial regions as energy-intensive industries like petrochemicals are finding the United States a more competitive place to do business.

Turkey’s Negotiations with the PKK: Contents, Dynamics, Risks, and Possible Outcomes

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:56:42 +0000

This policy brief examines the reasons why the Turkish government is negotiating with the PKK.

The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider Atlantic

Sarah Halls — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:02:06 +0000

On Tuesday, March 27, the Brussels office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the presentation of The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider Atlantic, a report published by GMF in partnership with the OCP Foundation.

Dhruva Jaishankar on BRICS Summit

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:11:13 +0000

Dhruva Jaishankar of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S. joins Mark Niu to discuss the BRICS countries.

Gay Rights: Where is Turkey Heading?

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:21:28 +0000

This policy brief looks at the legal status of LGBT citizens in Turkey.

The Future of Euroatlantic Integration

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:10:00 +0000

With the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the bipolar world, the nature of the Euroatlantic relationship has changed dramatically. If for over 40 years its main purpose had been relatively straightforward, namely to protect Europe from a well-defined adversary (the Soviet Union), today Europe and the United States are faced with a rapidly changing world necessitating new ways in which they will cooperate.

Belarus: A Forgotten Story

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:04:40 +0000

Belarus: A Forgotten Story

Economies in Crisis, Societies in Transition

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:58:49 +0000

Five years after the start of the financial crisis, discussions on both sides of the Atlantic have shifted toward broader questions over the role of government in the economy and the limits of political integration.

Schism within the GCC or “the Same Old Tribal Politics”?

Christine Chumbler — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:14:28 +0000

This policy brief looks at differing reactions to the Arab Spring from within the Arab world.

China and Russia: Best Frenemies Forever?

GMF Editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:36:31 +0000

China and Russia are still deeply wary of each other. The Xi-Putin play-date was to show Washington it should watch its back.

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, “China in Transition”

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:41:11 +0000

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, "China in Transition"

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, “A Conversation with Catherine Ashton”

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:32:44 +0000

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, "A Conversation with Catherine Ashton"

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, “From Mali to Syria: Dealing with a Troubled Neighborhood”

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:28:35 +0000

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, "From Mali to Syria: Dealing with a Troubled Neighborhood"

Brussels Forum 2013 “A Fragile World After the Crisis”

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:22:31 +0000

Brussels Forum 2013 Session, "A Fragile World After the Crisis"

Brussels Forum 2013 Welcome

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:16:05 +0000

Brussels Forum 2013 Welcome by Mr. Craig Kennedy, President, The German Marshall Fund of the United States

Brussels Forum 2013 Session “Prologue: Fragility of the Global System”

GMF Editor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:03:28 +0000

Prof. Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies, University of Oxford opens the 2013 Brussels Forum with a discussion on the Fragility of the Global System.

Green Energy Peer Exchange Connects Detroit and Torino Leaders

Bartek Starodaj — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:34:54 +0000

From March 10-14, the Urban and Regional Policy Program of the German Marshall Fund hosted a peer exchange as part of the Detroit –Torino Partnership.

The Future of Mediterranean Europe Takes Centre Stage at the Mediterranean Strategy Group in Lisbon

Sarah Halls — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:24:43 +0000

The German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the seventh meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group. This meeting was held in Lisbon, and focused on the theme “The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolutions.”

Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Marks Milestone 5th Anniversary

Sarah Halls — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:21:01 +0000

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.

U.S. Trade Can Help India Reform

GMF Editor — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:17:11 +0000

Delhi will be quicker to liberalize if it knows that cheap U.S. gas exports are waiting on the other side.

Transatlantic Municipal Officials Will Convene April 11, 2013 in Turin, Italy

GMF Editor — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:27:46 +0000

Eight municipal leaders from the United States and Europe are convening April 11-13 for the first International City Dialogue in Turin, Italy.

Cyprus’ €10 Billion Bailout Deal Will Be Tough but Recovery is Possible

Sarah Halls — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:22:04 +0000

According to Sir Michael Leigh, the Eurogroup’s rescue package for Cyprus will lead toward reconstruction, stability and eventually growth, but not before a period of hardship.

Former President of Lebanon Amine Gemayel on Resignation of Najib Mikati

Ashley vonClausburg — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:12:08 +0000

In this video, Former Lebanese President Amine Gemayel explains how the resignation of current prime minister Najib Mikati will impact Lebanon and its neighbors.

How China Will Change the Global Political Map

Christine Chumbler — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:48:11 +0000

This policy brief looks at the influence that China is likely to have on democracy around the world.

BRICS Pose No Challenge to Global Order

GMF Editor — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:25:56 +0000

On March 26, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will gather in Durban, South Africa, for the BRICS grouping’s fifth summit.

A Partnership of Magnitude: The U.S.- EU Economic Pact

Sarah Halls — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:56:34 +0000

Bruce Stokes, director of Global Economic Attitudes at the Pew Research Center discusses the economic implications and the ultimate goal of a transatlantic economic partnership between the U.S. and the EU.

Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer Discusses 10th anniversary U.S. Military Intervention in Iraq on Radio France

Sarah Halls — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:51:06 +0000

Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, GMF Paris office director, discusses the 10th anniversary of the U.S. military intervention in Iraq on France Culture, a French radio station.

Brussels Forum Views

Christine Chumbler — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:25:48 +0000

This collection from the 2013 Brussels Forum examines the theme “The Fragility of the Global System.”

“How to Create a “We”? Welcoming Immigrant Integration in Sweden and the United States”

GMF Editor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:51:45 +0000

The Swedish Embassy partnered with GMF to host the latest in in GMF’s Immigration Embassy Event Series, looking at immigrant integration from a transatlantic perspective.

The Huge Cost of India’s Discrimination Against Women

GMF Editor — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:19:15 +0000

Modern India somehow manages to be, at the same time, the land of Indira Gandhi and Mother Theresa and of child brides and dowry deaths.

Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Convene

GMF Editor — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:45:17 +0000

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.

Daniel Twining’s Testimony Before the House Ways and Means Committee’s Trade Subcommittee About Indian Trade Protectionism

GMF Editor — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:54:15 +0000

Daniel Twining's Testimony Before the House Ways and Means Committee’s Trade Subcommittee About Indian Trade Protectionism

Turkey’s New Drive to Reenergize EU Accession: Moving Beyond the Suboptimal Equilibrium?

Christine Chumbler — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:03:12 +0000

This policy brief looks at the domestic and international pressures on Turkey regarding EU accession talks.