David Abshire's 80th Birthday

CSIS hosted a celebration for David Abshire, who, along with Admiral Arleigh Burke, founded CSIS in 1962. The celebration included speeches and discussions with current and former high-level officials from government and business.

Welcome and Opening Remarks
John Hamre, president and CEO, CSIS
Audio (mp3, 3:36) | Video (wmv, 3:36)

Global Security Challenges Facing the United States
Sen. John Warner
Audio (mp3, 24:06) | Video (wmv, 24:13)

Executive and Legislative Relations: A Dialogue of Leaders
Lee Hamilton, president and director, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Audio (mp3, 45:41) | Video (wmv, 45:48)

Outlook for Transatlantic Partnership: U.S. Administration Perspective
Nicholas Burns, undersecretary for political affairs, U.S. Department of State
Audio (mp3, 24:50) | Video (wmv, 24:57)

The Future of Transatlantic Relations
Jean-David Levitte, ambassador, Embassy of France
Frans van Daele, ambassador, Embassy of Belgium
Thomas Pickering, senior vice president of international relations, Boeing
Klaus Scharioth, ambassador, Embassy of Germany
Audio (mp3, 45:59) | Video (wmv, 46:11)

Leadership Development and Challenges
David Abshire, vice chairman of the board of trustees, CSIS
Dina Habib Powell, assistant secretary, educational and cultural affairs, U.S. Department of State
Audio (mp3, 28:39) | Video (wmv, 28:47)

Closing Remarks
John Hamre, president and CEO, CSIS
Audio (mp3, 0:52) | Video (wmv, 0:52)