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Events
GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DCGMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.
In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine
Publications Archive
Brussels Forum ViewsMarch 19, 2013
This collection from the 2013 Brussels Forum examines the theme “The Fragility of the Global System.”
Justice or Injustice in Georgia? The First 100 Days after the Power TransferMarch 06, 2013 / Anna Dolidze
This policy brief assesses the efforts of the new Georgian government to reform the law and justice system in that country.
The East-West Black Sea/Caspian Sea Corridor in the Age of UncertaintyMarch 06, 2013 / Iulian Chifu
This policy brief advocates for the development of a trade corridor between the Caspian Sea and Europe.
Untangling Conflicts in the South Caucasus and Moldova: An Agenda for 2013March 06, 2013 / Stanislav Secrieru
This policy brief examines relations in Transnistria, Georgia, and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Black Sea Region: Missing Pieces of the Civil Society PuzzleMarch 06, 2013 / Orysia Lutsevych
This policy brief looks at the role of NGOs in democracy in the Black Sea region.
Welcome Home? Challenges and Chances of Return MigrationJanuary 18, 2013 / Hanna-Maija Kuhn, Isabell Zwania-Rößler, Karen Krüger, Karoline Popp, Magdalena Lesińska, Paweł Kaczmarczyk
This paper analyzes return migration from a variety of perspectives.
Still Digging: Extractive Industries, Resource Curses, and Transnational Governance in the AnthropoceneJanuary 15, 2013 / Stacy D. VanDeveer
This policy paper examines the economic, environmental, and political role of mining and other resource extraction.
Democracy as Self-CorrectionDecember 10, 2012 / Ivan Krastev
This policy paper outlines the current state of the concept of democracy around the world.
A New Chance for Ukraine?December 03, 2012 / Valeryi Chalyi, Oleh Shamshur
This policy brief argues that Ukraine's October parliamentary elections have created an opportunity for the country.
Global Swing States and the Human Rights and Democracy OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Ted Piccone
This policy paper looks at the way Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey choose to support the international mechanisms to strengthen human rights.
Global Swing States and the Maritime OrderNovember 27, 2012 / James Kraska
This policy paper looks at the maritime influence of Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey.
Global Swing States and the Trade OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Jennifer Hillman
This policy paper looks at the influence of Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey on international trade.
Ukrainian Energy Security: Between Mortgage and ProfitOctober 18, 2012 / Mykola Kapitonenko
This policy brief examines Ukraine's major energy challenges and how they relate to the country's foreign policy.
Ukraine Between Two Paths of IntegrationOctober 10, 2012 / Valeryi Chalyi
This policy brief discusses the choice Ukraine faces between an alignment with Russia or Europe.
Transatlantic Trends 2012September 12, 2012 / Constanze Stelzenmueller
The 2012 Transatlantic Trends paints a picture of a complex relationship between the United States and Europe, and how they respond to global challenges.
Tashkent Maneuvers between Moscow, Washington, and BeyondSeptember 11, 2012 / Richard Weitz
This policy brief looks at Uzbekistan's shifting foreign policy.
Battle on Top of the World: Rising Tensions in Tajikistan’s Pamir RegionAugust 29, 2012 / Sébastien Peyrouse
This policy brief looks at risks to stability in a country in Afghanistan's neighborhood.
Factoring the Regional Impact of Uzbekistan’s Withdrawal from the CSTOAugust 24, 2012 / Marlène Laruelle
This policy brief examines Uzbekistan's actions in the wider Central Asian region.
The Tension at Russia’s Center: Radical Islam in TatarstanAugust 16, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief looks at new religious extremism in Russia's Volga Ural region.
The East-West Strategic Corridor: Multiple Opportunities and BenefitsAugust 06, 2012 / Iulian Chifu
This policy brief advocates for a trade corridor between Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Russia’s Joining the WTO — Different Approaches to Human Rights Concerns Across the AtlanticJuly 19, 2012 / Jennifer Hillman
With Russia's upcoming WTO admission, Europe and the U.S. will pressure the country to improve its human rights record. This paper examines the different approaches they will take.
Israel and Central Asia: Opportunities and Limits for Partnership in a Post-Arab Spring WorldJuly 18, 2012 / Marlène Laruelle
This policy brief examines relations between Israel and an often overlooked portion of the Muslim world.
Central Asia’s Long-Term Questions Remain Unanswered After the Shanghai Cooperation Organization SummitJuly 13, 2012 / Sébastien Peyrouse
This policy brief argues that the organization of Central Asian nations has no teeth.
What does Central Asia’s “No-Show” at the NATO Chicago Summit Mean?June 08, 2012 / Marlène Laruelle
This policy brief explains the complex reactions Central Asian leaders have to NATO efforts in Afghanistan.
The Impact of the European Debt Crisis on the Partnership with Central AsiaMay 30, 2012 / Sébastien Peyrouse
This policy brief explains how Central Asia may suffer as a result of the European financial crisis.
The Rise and Fall of Medvedev’s European Security TreatyMay 29, 2012 / Richard Weitz
This policy brief examines Russia's foreign policy under Medvedev.
What Next for NATOMay 23, 2012 / Mark R. Jacobson, Sarah Raine, Javid Ahmad, Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, Joshua W. Walker, Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief looks at current and future challenges for NATO from a variety of perspectives.
Russia “is a Delicate Matter”? The View from Central Asia of Putin’s Commitment to the RegionMay 21, 2012 / Marlène Laruelle
This policy brief examines relations between Central Asian governments and Moscow.
Transatlantic Mining Corporations in the Age of Resource NationalismMay 18, 2012 / David Humphreys
This paper examines trends in mining and considers their implications for transatlantic mining companies and for the availability of mineral supplies in Europe and North America.
The Global Resource Nexus: The Struggles for Land, Energy, Food, Water, and MineralsMay 15, 2012 / Philip Andrews-Speed, Raimund Bleischwitz, Tim Boersma, Corey Johnson, Geoffrey Kemp, Stacy D. VanDeveer
This study addresses challenges arising from unprecedented global demand for land, energy, food, water, and minerals.
Eurasia’s Hinge: It’s More than just EnergyMay 11, 2012 / Joshua W. Walker, S. Enders Wimbush
This policy brief looks at Azerbaijan's global strategic importance.
Russia’s Spreading Nationalist InfectionApril 16, 2012 / Andreas Umland
This policy brief discusses the sources of a new wave of Russian nationalism.
The Caucasus Triangle and Taksim SquareApril 13, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief examines current and possible future relations between Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis as Seen from Central AsiaApril 11, 2012 / Sébastien Peyrouse
This policy brief examines the views of Central Asian countries toward Iran's nuclear program.
North Caucasus Turmoil Intensifies on Europe’s DoorstepMarch 29, 2012 / Aslan Doukaev
This policy brief argues for paying more attention to conflict in the North Caucasus region.
When Russian Eurasianism Meets Turkey’s EurasiaMarch 08, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief compares Russian and Turkish views of "Eurasia."
Yanukovych’s Two Years in PowerMarch 02, 2012 / Mykola Riabchuk
This policy brief assesses the current Ukrainian government's performance and chances for reform.
Ukraine and EU: Challenges that Loom AheadFebruary 03, 2012 / Mykola Kapitonenko, Oleh Shamshur, Valeryi Chalyi
This policy brief examines the outcomes of the 15th Ukraine-EU Summit, held in December 2011.
Good Cop or Bad Cop? Russian Foreign Policy in the New Putin EraJanuary 25, 2012 / Andras Racz
This policy brief outlines likely directions for Russia's foreign policy in the next presidential administration.
Turkey and Uzbekistan: A Failing Strategic PartnershipJanuary 05, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief looks at the tumultuous relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan.
Russian WTO Accession and the Geneva Agreements: Implications for Russia and GeorgiaDecember 19, 2011 / Andras Racz
This paper looks at the broader consequences of the deal between Georgia and Russia to allow Russia to join the WTO.
Easier Said Than Done: Turkey Tries To Cope With Its Kurdish ProblemNovember 28, 2011 / Ilter Turan
Turkey’s unresolved problem with the state’s Kurds undermines its credibility as a model for other regional societies. Moreover it unsettles Turkey’s relations with its neighbors, notably Syria, Iraq, and Iran....
Quest for Strategic Autonomy Continues, or How to Make Sense of Turkey’s “New Wave”November 28, 2011 / Saban Kardas
This brief responds to a recent On Turkey brief by Ian O. Lesser, which had argued that Turkey’s “third wave” will be characterized by the search for strategic reassurance, mainly through Ankara’s greater reliance on Turkey’s traditional Western allies. Kardas rebuts that the quest for strategic autonomy of the past years still instructs Turkish leaders’ thinking on international affairs, and says this is unlikely to disappear....
In the Wake of the Revolutions: Rethinking Mediterranean Security and StrategyNovember 22, 2011 / Emiliano Alessandri
In this Mediterranean Strategy Group paper, Emiliano Alessandri outlines the rapidly evolving strategic environment of the Mediterranean region,including new priorities and challenges for the transatlantic community.
Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Cooperation: Back to a Strategic AgendaNovember 16, 2011 / Fariz Ismailzade
This policy brief explores relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, and their impact on Europe's energy supply.
The Baltic States and Energy Security in Europe — Much Progress Made on a Critical IssueSeptember 20, 2011 / Miguel Rodrigues
This policy brief touches upon some of the most compelling issues that energy security raises as they relate to the Baltic states.
Transatlantic Trends 2011September 14, 2011 / Zsolt Nyiri, Ben Veater-Fuchs
The 2011 edition of Transatlantic Trends paints a picture of a complex relationship between the United States and Europe and how they respond to global challenges....
Economic Partnership Agreements and African Regional Integration: Have negotiations helped or hindered regional integration?August 15, 2011 / International Food & Agricultural Trade Policy Council
The European Union’s Economic Partnership Agreements are trade and cooperation agreements establishing a new trade regime between the European Union and regions of African, Caribbean and Pacific states....
Turks, Europeans, and Americans Debate Power and ProsperityAugust 10, 2011 / Ian Lesser, Emiliano Alessandri
The fourth meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group was held in Istanbul, May 25-27, 2011, on the theme of Perspectives on Power and Prosperity...
The Interlinking of Turkey’s Domestic and Foreign Policy in the AKP’s Third TermAugust 10, 2011 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief argues that Turkey now must prove it is able to transcend its long tradition of "democracy without democrats" both internally and externally.
Exit the CommandersAugust 10, 2011 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief explains that the Turkish constitution-making process will provide an opportunity to see if the government party will lead an effort to establish a system characterized by extensive civil liberties for the citizens and a system of government characterized by checks and balances....
Modernization: The Forgotten Strategy of Social TransformationAugust 01, 2011 / Ognyan Minchev
This policy brief explores the similarities between the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the Arab Spring....
The Purpose of Constitutional Reform in Bosnia and HerzegovinaAugust 10, 2009 / Douglas Davidson
To become a member of the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina must be capable of meeting the responsibilities that go with membership. The purpose of constitutional reform should be to strengthen the central institutions of representative democratic governance; to set out a clear and workable division of responsibilities between the regional and the central governments; and to bring the country into conformity with its international obligations.
Recapitulating Yugoslavia: Culture, Politics, and State-Building in Bosnia and HerzegovinaJuly 31, 2009 / Douglas Davidson
In many ways Bosnia and Herzegovina resembles a mini-Yugoslavia. "Ethnonationalism" dominates not just the country's constitution but also its governance and its culture. Because of this it cannot truly become a liberal democracy until its governance and its political institutions begin to function properly and in the interests of all its citizens. Because democracy is more than just a set of formal institutions, it is time that the international community paid greater attention to reforming both kinds of institutions — formal and informal — in Bosnia and Herzegovina as it continues to seek to create a true liberal democracy in that troubled country.
Kosovo: The Balkans’ Moment of Truth: Testimony before Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsMarch 04, 2008 / Ivan Vejvoda
Ivan Vejvoda, executive director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding Kosovo and the Balkans.
GMF News: Trade survey released, Bulgaria Fund, Journalists visit Vietnam/CambodiaMay 12, 2007 / Ivan VejvodaThe lastest GMF information on past events, publications, policy papers along with recent podcasts and blogs.
Serbia’s Current Issues and Future Direction: Testimony before the House Committee on International RelationsSeptember 20, 2006 / Ivan Vejvoda
Testimony by Ivan Vejvoda, executive director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, before the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on International Relations on September 20.
No Magic WandAugust 01, 2004 / Ivan Vejvoda
As the Balkan countries move away from being zones of conflict and post-conflict towards stability and democratic consolidation, so some private and public funders have moved away from the Balkans to regions of greater need. But others, in particular some bilateral donors and the European Union, remain steadfast in their support. The Balkan Trust for Democracy, now one year old, is a partnership between some of the key funders that have remained. What has it achieved so far?
