Program Related Event Feeds

Time for Change: A New Transatlantic Approach for the Western Balkans

ian — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -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.

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 .

CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

ecurran — 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 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.

Meeting Needs of Developing Countries: The Role of Innovative Financing

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:30:00 -0400

Featured Speakers:

Henri de Raincourt, Minister for Development & Cooperation, France
Geoff Lamb, Managing Director for Public Policy, Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation

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.

Event slideshow:

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.

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

Assessing the Recovery: Haiti After Six Months

ian — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:30:00 -0400

Assessing the Recovery: Haiti After Six Months

A Panel Discussion with:

Lt. General Keen, Deputy Commander, US SOUTHCOM

Ambassador Raymond Joseph, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti

The Honorable Julissa Reynoso, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs

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.

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.

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.

Statesmen's Forum: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

ian — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500

A Statesmen’s Forum with

His Excellency Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship: Afghanistan, NATO’s New Strategic Concept, and the Challenges of Burden Sharing

Roundtable Discussion: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

sbellotti — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500

Roundtable discussion on the Fall of the Berlin Wall and how the United States and Europe are coping with the strategic and political complexities of the post-Cold War era 20 years later.

Guest speaker: Edward Lucas, Deputy Editor of the International Section and Central and Eastern European Correspondent, The Economist

Economic Transformation and the Future of Capitalism: Lessons Learned from Poland's Success in Economically Turbulent Times

tcipoletti — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

The extraordinary dimension and magnitude of the current global financial and economic crisis has called into question the very nature of capitalism - leading international economists and policymakers alike to contemplate whether the concept of a truly "free market" should be fundamentally altered.

Transatlantic Marshall Dialogue

tcipoletti — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0400

The Honorable Urmas Paet, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, and The Honorable Kurt Volker, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, engaged in an informal dialogue on critical challenges and issues facing transatlantic relations. Moderated by Heather Conley, Director and Senior Fellow of the Europe Program at CSIS, a range of topics will be discussed including prospects for NATO's future, U.S.

Global Challenges in the Arctic

Thu, 07 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400

Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Senior European Dialogue: "NATO in the 21st Century"

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Statesmen's Forum: Defense Minister of France

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:00:00 -0500

H.E. Hervé Morin, Minister of Defense of France

NATO at 60: Bigger, Bolder, Better?

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Alliance’s 60th Anniversary Summit in Strasbourg-Kehl in April 2009 provides an ideal opportunity to pay tribute to NATO’s progress through recent history, inform the new Administration,…

Second Transatlantic Energy Forum

tcipoletti — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:30:00 -0400

SECOND TRANSATLANTIC ENERGY FORUM

Statesmen's Forum: Prime Minister of Lithuania

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gediminas Kirkilas, on transatlantic relations. Stephen Flanagan, CSIS Senior Vice President, introduced the Prime Minister and moderated the event. Prime Minister Kirkilas took questions from the audience.

CSIS Press Briefing: The President's Trip to the U.S.-E.U. Summit

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted a briefing for members of the media on the President’s upcoming trip to the U.S.-E.U. Summit.

The Future Transatlantic Agenda and Global Issues

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Partner:
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Embassy of Sweden

Dilemmas of Democracy: Work in Progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

U.S.- Spain Bilateral Dialogue

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On May 19, the CSIS Europe Program and the Madrid-based Real Instituto Elcano co-hosted the 2008 U.S.-Spain Bilateral Dialogue. This year's dialogue marked a critical time in U.S.-Spanish rel

First Transatlantic Energy Forum

tcipoletti — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:30:00 -0400

FIRST TRANSATLANTIC ENERGY FORUM

Preparing for It's 60th Anniversary: A Look at NATO's Future Roles and Missions in Advance of the Franco-German Summit in 2009

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Europe Program, in partnership with the Hans Seidel Foundation, hosted a Senior European Dialogue featuring Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, member of the German Bundestag.

Looking Ahead to November 2008: Transatlantic Relations Under the Next U.S. Presidential Administration

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

As the United States prepares for the November 2008 presidential elections, key European allies focus on the potential continuities and divergences from currrent U.S. foreign policy. To be sure, …

CSIS Press Briefing: President's trip to NATO Summit

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) held a briefing for members of the media on the President’s upcoming trip to the NATO Summit. The briefing will be presented …

Program Related Event Feeds

Time for Change: A New Transatlantic Approach for the Western Balkans

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

Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century

CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

Russian Soft Power

A Discussion with Juergen Trittin

Arctic Horizons

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

A Diminishing Transatlantic Partnership?

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

Press Briefing on President Obama’s trip to Europe

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

U.S.–France Bilateral Dialogue

Meeting Needs of Developing Countries: The Role of Innovative Financing

The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece

Turkey and the EU: The Consequences of a Stalled Process

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

Roundtable Discussion with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Key Players in Global Health

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

NATO Beyond the Lisbon Summit

The Future of European Energy Security

Moving Forward through History

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

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

Border Security in a Time of Transformation

Assessing the Recovery: Haiti After Six Months

Assessing the Recovery: Haiti After Six Months

Paradigms of the Transnistrian Conflict Settlement

Statesmen's Forum: 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

U.S. Strategic Interests in the High North

U.S.-Swiss Dialogue

Press Briefing: Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change

Statesmen's Forum: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

Roundtable Discussion: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Economic Transformation and the Future of Capitalism: Lessons Learned from Poland's Success in Economically Turbulent Times

Transatlantic Marshall Dialogue

Global Challenges in the Arctic

Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations

Senior European Dialogue: "NATO in the 21st Century"

Statesmen's Forum: Defense Minister of France

NATO at 60: Bigger, Bolder, Better?

Second Transatlantic Energy Forum

Statesmen's Forum: Prime Minister of Lithuania

CSIS Press Briefing: The President's Trip to the U.S.-E.U. Summit

The Future Transatlantic Agenda and Global Issues

Dilemmas of Democracy: Work in Progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan

U.S.- Spain Bilateral Dialogue

First Transatlantic Energy Forum

Preparing for It's 60th Anniversary: A Look at NATO's Future Roles and Missions in Advance of the Franco-German Summit in 2009

Looking Ahead to November 2008: Transatlantic Relations Under the Next U.S. Presidential Administration

CSIS Press Briefing: President's trip to NATO Summit

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

Why Europe Matters:
Bulgarian Perspective on the Transatlantic Agenda