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CSIS Press Briefing: NATO and G8 Summits

sherry — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding the upcoming NATO and G8 summits.

Statesmen's Forum: Minister of Defense of Finland Stefan Wallin

smcmanus — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Europe Program invites you to a Statesmen's Forum with

Stefan Wallin
Minister of Defense of Finland
on
Redefining Partnership:
The Finnish Approach to Multinational Defense Cooperation

Statesmen's Forum: Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, Minister of Defense of Italy

smcmanus — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Europe Program hosts a Statesmen's Forum with

Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola
Minister of Defense of Italy
on
The Road to Chicago: The Future of European Defense

April 30, 2012
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
B1 Conference Center
CSIS, 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

A Discussion with Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs Andreas D. Mavroyiannis

njegorova — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Please join us for a Roundtable Discussion with

Andreas D. Mavroyiannis
Deputy Minister to the President of Cyprus for European Affairs

April 26, 2012
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
4th Floor Conference Room
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

A Discussion with Jörg Asmussen Executive Board Member of the European Central Bank

njegorova — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:45:00 -0400

You are cordially invited to a discussion with

Jörg Asmussen
Executive Board Member for the European Central Bank
Former Deputy Finance Minister of Germany

April 20, 2012
6:45 pm-7:45 pm

B1 Conference Room
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Global Security Forum 2012: Europe Economic Crisis and the Rise of Populism, Nationalism, and Extremism

sherry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:30:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2012 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security. With deep social spending cuts, high youth unemployment, limited economic growth, and uncertainty over the future direction of Europe, there has been a resurgence of political support across Europe for populist, nationalist, and extremist parties.

Global Security Forum 2012

ian — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS_org on Twitter #GSF2012.

CSIS hosts the 2012 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

Forum with His Excellency Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo

bbocka — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

In the wake of Kosovo's February agreement with Serbia on regional representation, Prime Minister Thaçi will discuss current regional dynamics and their impact on future cooperation.

Registration required. Please RSVP with your name and affiliation to NEDP@csis.org

A New Security Architecture for the Arctic: A North American Perspective

njegorova — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:30:00 -0400

You are cordially invited to a discussion with

Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno
Deputy Commandant for Operations, United States Coast Guard

and

Lieutenant General Walter Semianiw
Commander of Canada Command

"A New Security Architecture for the Arctic: A North American Perspective"

Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin

bbocka — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:45:00 -0400

The Europe Program is pleased to invite you to our upcoming conference – “Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin: Energy, Reform, and 20 years of Diplomatic Relations with the U.S.” The event will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the B1 conference level of CSIS.

Young Professionals: The Future of NATO

tcipoletti — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

CSIS, in cooperation with NATO Allied Command Transformation and Atlantic Council, engaged a select group of about 75 young professionals and practitioners in foreign policy and international security from think tanks, academia, government, and industry, in a unique dialogue with peers and senior current and former NATO and Allied government officials on the state of the Alliance.

Discussion with Guy Verhofstadt, former Prime Minister of Belgium

njegorova — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500

On behalf of the CSIS Europe Program and the European Parliament Liaison Office with US Congress, you are cordially invited to the a discussion with

Guy Verhofstadt

President, ALDE Group in the European Parliament and former Prime Minister of Belgium"

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30am - 11:00am

The Eurozone: Rebound or Requiem?

ian — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0500

On behalf of the Royal Netherlands Embassy and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, you are cordially invited to a lunch discussion with:

Robert de Groot
Dutch Director General for European Cooperation

and

Statesmen's Forum: The Honorable Espen Barth Eide Minister of Defense of Norway

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Introduction by

Dr. John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Moderated by

Heather A. Conley
Senior Fellow and Director, CSIS Europe Program

Thursday, January 12, 2012
10:00 am - 11:30 am
1800 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20006
CSIS B1B Conference Center

CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Trips to G20 and APEC

kate — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding President Obama's trip to the G20 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in November.

Briefers included:

Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century

terrytoland — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0400

Please join us for a discussion with Ambassador Marina Kaljurand, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States. The discussion will focus on the recent CSIS report entitled "Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century: An Examination of Russian Compatriot Policy in Estonia," written by Heather Conley and Dr. Theodor Gerber .

Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: A Focus on Central-East Europe

bbocka — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to invite you to a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects.

CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Briefers include:

Jon B. Alterman, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program and former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs

Russian Soft Power

terrytoland — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Dialogue between the European Union and Russia on Moscow’s foreign policy has typically been restricted to traditional hard power topics such as energy, the economy, and security. However, the expansion of the EU and NATO has prompted the Kremlin to invest considerable energy into developing its soft power toward post-Soviet states.

A Discussion with Juergen Trittin

terrytoland — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0400

With the growing influence of the Green Party and the possibility that it could participate in a future German government after the 2013 general elections, we are pleased to invite you to a discussion with Juergen Trittin, Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Green Party and former Federal Minister for Environment. The discussion will focus on the future of NATO and transatlantic se

Arctic Oil and Gas Development

mwalton — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:30:00 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources.

Arctic Horizons

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0400

Featuring:

Ambassador David A. Balton
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and Fisheries

and
Amanda Dory
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy

Moderated by:
Heather Conley
Director, Europe Program, CSIS

Global Security Forum 2011: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

The Ambassadors of four Arctic coastal states presented their perspectives on the fast and dramatic transformation of the Arctic.

A Diminishing Transatlantic Partnership?

ian — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:00:00 -0400

A Diminishing Transatlantic Partnership?
The Impact of the Financial Crisis on European Defense and Foreign Assistance Capabilities

Featuring

Stephen J. Flanagan
Henry A. Kissinger Chair and Senior Vice President

Press Briefing on President Obama’s trip to Europe

ian — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) will host a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to Europe and the G8 Summit.

WHEN/WHERE:

Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
CSIS, 1800 K Street, NW, B1 Conference Center – Room C

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The Road to Nuuk: U.S. Policy Interests in the Arctic

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:30:00 -0400

Featuring:

James Steinberg

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

[remarks]

with commentary by:

U.S.–France Bilateral Dialogue

Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:00 -0400

The 2011 U.S.–France Bilateral Dialogue focused on the continuing challenges posed by global economic instability, the European sovereign debt crisis, and the “arc of instability” including North Africa, the Middle East, and Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400

It is a critical moment for Washington policymakers to focus on the political and economic ramifications of the European sovereign debt crisis. With Europe’s ongoing debate on future mechanisms for ensuring economic stability, the IMF’s recent completion of its third mission to Athens, and the uncertainty surrounding the economic futures of other euro-zone members, it is a key

Turkey and the EU: The Consequences of a Stalled Process

dkoenhemsi — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0400

The Belgian rotating presidency marked the first time that Turkey was unable to open a new chapter since beginning its accession negotiations with the EU in October 2005.

Enhancing Euro-Atlantic Security Amid Uncertain Times: EU - U.S. Security Strategies and Recommendations

mentman — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:45:00 -0500

CSIS held a conference following a fourteen month collaborative research project led by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) of Rome, in partnership with the French Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), the Swedish Institute for International Affair (UI), and CSIS.

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Roundtable Discussion with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

ian — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0500

On February 1, the CSIS Europe Program and Kissinger Chair organized a private luncheon roundtable for NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and members of his cabinet with three former National Security Advisors and a distinguished former member of Congress. The group discussed implementation of the November 2010 NATO Lisbon Summit decisions and prospective issues for th

Key Players in Global Health

jnagel — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500

January 12, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
B1 Conference Center, Room A
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

U.S.-Polish-German Seminar: A Trilateral Perspective on Russia

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500

At this trilateral discussion U.S., Polish, and German government officials and Russia experts reflected on the successes and the challenges in their countries’ engagements with Russia. Given the U.S.-Russian Reset policy, Germany’s strategic partnership with Russia, and recent Polish-Russian rapprochement, it is a timely moment for the United States and our European colleague

NATO Beyond the Lisbon Summit

ian — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:30:00 -0500

Featuring

Admiral James G. Stavridis
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe;
Commander, U.S. European Command

and

The Honorable Michèle Flournoy
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy

The Future of European Energy Security

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:30:00 -0400

A Discussion with:

Ambassador Vaclav Bartuska,
Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security, Czech Republic

Comments by:
David Pumphrey,
Energy and National Security Program Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS

Moving Forward through History

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:00 -0400

A panel discussion with:

Maria Lipman, Editor, Pro et Contra, Carnegie Moscow Center
Kathleen E. Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Government, Georgetown University
Heather A. Conley, Europe Program Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Next Steps on Sudan: Has the Comprehensive Peace Agreement Paved the Way to Peace?

sherry — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400

CSIS and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs hosted this special event of the U.S.-Swiss Dialogue Series. Through two panel discussions, speakers examined the role of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the upcoming January 2011 referendum.

Eastern Partnership: Can the EU and U.S. Join Forces?

ian — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:30:00 -0400

May 2010 marked the one year anniversary of the establishment of the Eastern Partnership. It is an opportune moment to assess the Partnership's early achievements and continuing challenges, as well as to determine whether an overarching transatlantic strategy can be developed for enhanced cooperation in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Are Europe and NATO Still Widening?

bbocka — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0400

On September 21, 2010 the CSIS Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair in Southeast European Studies hosted a half-day conference entitled “Are Europe and NATO Still Widening?” to launch the Chair’s first annual publication, the Western Balkans 2010 Policy Review.

Border Security in a Time of Transformation

ian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Border Security in a Time of Transformation: An Examination of Poland and India

U.S.-Romanian Relations in the Context of a Wider Europe

bbocka — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Lavrentiadis Chair in South East European Studies will host a half-day conference entitled "U.S.-Romanian Relations in the Context of a Wider Europe." The event will mark the 130th anniversary of U.S.-Romanian relations. Participants will address the state of current bilateral relations and assess Romania's significance in the wider European region.

CSIS Press Briefing: The President’s Trip to the G8 and G20 Summits

ian — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400

Event Transcript

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to the G8 and G20 Summits.

Briefers include:

Transforming the Balkans: Security, Political Stability, and Economic Development

bbocka — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:30:00 -0400

We are pleased to invite you to attend the “Transforming the Balkans: Security, Political Stability, and Economic Development” conference hosted by the CSIS New European Democracies Program (NEDP) and the Hellenic Centre for European Studies (EKEM) on May 10, 2010 at CSIS (B1 Conference Level) from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Paradigms of the Transnistrian Conflict Settlement

bbocka — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Victor Osipov discussed Moldova’s role in the Black Sea region followd by an open discussion with the public.

Statesmen's Forum: Nickolay Mladenov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

ian — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0400

A Statesmen’s Forum with

His Excellency Nickolay Mladenov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

Why Europe Matters:
Bulgarian Perspective on the Transatlantic Agenda

U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic

ian — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:30:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a conference titled

U.S. Strategic Interests in the High North

Wednesday April 28, 2010
8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Business Advisory Council for South Eastern Europe

sherry — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:30:00 -0400

The CSIS Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair is pleased to invite you to a private luncheon discussion with the Business Advisory Council for South Eastern Europe.

U.S.-Swiss Dialogue

tcipoletti — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:45:00 -0500

After a sucessful "3C" Conference in Geneva in March 2009, there was renewed interest and energy in Washington to develop a robust 'whole of government' approach to global development by streamlining the various interagency efforts and coordinating effective assistance strategies. This half-day conference convened experts in the field as well as representatives from the U.S.

Project in Southeast European Studies Launch

ian — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The Project in Southeast European Studies was launched formally in Athens on December 8 . The event was attended by a substantial press corps and included a panel discussion on U.S.-European relations that was chaired by Janusz Bugajski and featured Heather Conley, director of the CSIS Europe Program, and Marc Grossman, a senior adviser at CSIS and former U.S. undersecretary of state.

Press Briefing: Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change

ian — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change.