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Video: CSIS Press Briefing: NATO and G8 Summits

kate — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:01:11 -0400

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

Audio: CSIS Press Briefing: NATO and G8 Summits

sherry — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:04 -0400

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

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

kate — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:40 -0400

CSIS hosted a discussion with Minister of Defense of Finland Stefan Wallin. As austerity measures continue to reduce defense spending across Europe, collaborative and innovative defense approaches are urgently needed. Minister Wallin will describe Finland's approach to multinational defense cooperation and its future partnership with NATO.

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

sherry — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:31:35 -0400

with Stefan Wallin
Minister of Defense of Finland

Redefining Partnership:
The Finnish Approach to Multinational Defense Cooperation

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

kate — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:19 -0400

As Minister of Defense and former Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Di Paola provided his insights on the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago, assessed Italy's contribution to international peacekeeping missions and discussed how to transform Europe's sovereign debt crisis into an opportunity to strengthen European defense.

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

sherry — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:05:30 -0400

The CSIS Europe Program hosts a Statesmen's Forum with

Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola
Minister of Defense of Italy

The Road to Chicago: The Future of European Defense

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

jnagel — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:15:11 -0400

From the Securities Markets Programme (SMP) and purchasing government bonds on the secondary market to 3-year Long-Term Refinancing Operations (LTROs), the European Central Bank has played a critical role in mitigating Europe's sovereign debt crisis.

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

jnagel — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:04:10 -0400

Audio: Europe Economic Crisis and the Rise of Populism, Nationalism, and Extremism

kate — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:05:00 -0400

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.

Video: Europe Economic Crisis and the Rise of Populism, Nationalism, and Extremism

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -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.

Audio: Forum with His Excellency Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo

kate — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:01:37 -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.

Video: Forum with His Excellency Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:01:00 -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.

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

kate — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:32:33 -0400

Potential offshore drilling in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, a scarcity of icebreakers and critical infrastructure, and a dramatic increase in shipping and human activity - these are but a few examples of the pressing need for new and innovative approaches to security and cooperation in a rapidly transforming Arctic.

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

kate — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:55:21 -0400

Audio: Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin - Keynote

kate — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:55:04 -0400

The Europe Program hosted th conference – “Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin: Energy, Reform, and 20 years of Diplomatic Relations with the U.S.” Listen to keynote speaker, H.E.

Audio: Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin - Panel Two

kate — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:44:14 -0400

The Europe Program hosted the conference – “Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin: Energy, Reform, and 20 years of Diplomatic Relations with the U.S.” Listen to the second panel: Road to Economic Prosperity - Energy, Pipelines, and Economic Reforms.

Audio: Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin - Panel One

kate — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:44:26 -0400

The Europe Program hosted a conference – “Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin: Energy, Reform, and 20 years of Diplomatic Relations with the U.S.” Listen to panel one: Twenty Years of Diplomatic Relations.

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Video: The Eurozone: Rebound or Requiem?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:32:00 -0500

Europe and the sovereign debt crisis have dominated headlines on both sides of the Atlantic for the past two years. European leaders have held summit after summit discussing bailouts, firepower, haircuts, firewalls, the role of the European Central Bank, solidarity, national sovereignty, austerity, and even the nature of the EU itself.

Audio: The Eurozone: Rebound or Requiem?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:23:00 -0500

Audio: The Honorable Espen Barth Eide Minister of Defense of Norway

kate — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:33 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion with Defense Minister Barth Eide on the current state of European defense, the importance of continued U.S. engagement in Europe, as well as the agenda and expectations for the NATO Summit in Chicago this coming May.

Video: The Honorable Espen Barth Eide Minister of Defense of Norway

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:28:00 -0500

CSIS hosted an address and discussion with Defense Minister Barth Eide on the current state of European defense, the importance of continued U.S. engagement in Europe, as well as the agenda and expectations for the NATO Summit in Chicago this coming May.

Video: A New Transatlantic Approach for the Western Balkans - Keynote Speaker, Sven Alkalaj

kate — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:12:03 -0500

As the sixteenth anniversary of the Dayton Accords approaches, it is time to reassess the policies of the United States and the European Union toward the Western Balkans.

Audio: A New Transatlantic Approach for the Western Balkans - Keynote Speaker, Sven Alkalaj

kate — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:11:43 -0500

As the sixteenth anniversary of the Dayton Accords approaches, it is time to reassess the policies of the United States and the European Union toward the Western Balkans.

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

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:50:20 -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.

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

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:31:11 -0400

Briefers include:

Heather A. 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

Ernie Bower, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program and former president of the US-ASEAN Business Council

Audio: Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century

kate — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:04:47 -0400

CSIS hosted 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 .

Video: Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:58:00 -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 .

Video: European Sovereign Debt Crisis

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:29:46 -0400

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director, Europe Program, discusses the European debt crisis with H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, leading up to the October 23 summit.

Video: A Second Putin Presidency

kate — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:26:39 -0400

Vladimir Putin will succeed Dmitry Medvedev as Russia's President. Andrew Kuchins, Director of the Russia and Eurasia Program, and Heather Conley, Director of the Europe Program, discuss what impact a second Putin presidency will have on Russia's relationships with the United States and Europe.

Video: CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:36:58 -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

Audio: CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

kate — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:08:09 -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

Audio: Heather Conley on Fading Sentimentality: German Assessments of U.S. Power

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:38:13 -0400

Void of emotion or fanfare, German elites assume that over the next ten years the United States will experience a period of relative decline (militarily and economically) as China, and to a lesser extent India and Brazil, will experience a period of ascendancy.

Audio: Russian Soft Power

ian — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:35:35 -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.

Video: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic: Presentation by Heather Conley

ian — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:04:17 -0400

Heather Conley, Director of the CSIS Europe Program, explores the Arctic and the issues facing the region including oil and gas exploration, search and rescue cooperation, and the Arctic Council?s role as a forum for regional cooperation.

Audio: A Discussion with Juergen Trittin

kate — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:28:38 -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.

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Panel 2

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:19:23 -0400

1:00–2:30 PM International Developments and Opportunities

Evan T. Bloom, Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Dag Harald Claes, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Oslo

Audio: Arctic Horizons

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:38:00 -0400

Please join us for an in-depth discussion as the Departments of Defense and State share insights on future opportunities in the Arctic based on outcomes of the recent Arctic Council ministerial and analysis from the Department of Defense's recent report to Congress on operational challenges and opportunities in the Arctic as required in the National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011

Video: Arctic Horizons

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:55:00 -0400

Video: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:37:00 -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.

Audio: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic

sherry — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:25:54 -0400

The Ambassadors of three Arctic coastal states will present their perspectives on the fast and dramatic transformation of the Arctic.

Audio: Interview with Heather Conley about the Importance of Development

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:23:20 -0400

Dan Runde, director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, speaks with Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program about her definition of development based on her unique prospectives working with the Post-Soviet Republics in Eastern Europe.

Audio: A Diminishing Transatlantic Partnership?

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:03:00 -0400

Video: A Diminishing Transatlantic Partnership?

Fri, 20 May 2011 17:57:00 -0400

The report assesses the impact of the global financial crisis, and the subsequent European recession and foreign debt crisis, on Europe's ability to sustain its contributions to international security, its defense industrial base, and official development assistance.It concludes that as the ongoing economic and political crisis deepens, Europe is likely to be a less capable, willing, and intere

Audio: Press Briefing on President Obama's Trip to Europe

mentman — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:56:51 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted 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

Briefers include:

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

ian — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:09:40 -0400

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will travel to Nuuk, Greenland on May 12th to co-lead the U.S. delegation to the Arctic Council Ministerial. Deputy Secretary Steinberg will join us to preview the ministerial meeting and provide an update on the Obama administration's Arctic policy objectives.

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

ian — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:58:39 -0400

Video: U.S. Interests in the Arctic with Admiral Thad Allen

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:14:00 -0400

Admiral Thad Allen, Former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks with Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director, Europe Program, about the future of U.S. interests in the Arctic region.

Video: The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece - Keynote

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:52:54 -0400

Keynote Address: Dr. Lucas D. Papademos, former Vice President, European Central Bank.

Audio: The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece - Panel

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:48 -0400

Panel Discussion: Greece’s Future Economic Health and Well Being: A Diagnostic.

Moderator: Ms. Heather Conley, Senior Fellow & Director, Europe Program, CSIS.

Discussants: Dr. Constantine A. Papadopoulos, Secretary-General, International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Audio: The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece - Keynote

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:17:14 -0400

Keynote Address: Dr. Lucas D. Papademos, former Vice President, European Central Bank.