Region Related Event Feeds

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

ecurran — 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

The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

nwhite — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

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.

Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa

lross — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0500

With

Daniel Mullaney, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East

and

Hiddo Houben, First Counselor, Trade and Agriculture, Delegation of the European Union to the United States

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:

Miami Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-VI)

sbellotti — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0400

Environmental journalists from Europe and the United States will continue discussions on how the environment is covered on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the latest trends in political and public opinion on environmental issues, before participating in the Society of Environmental Journalists 21st Annual Conference from October 19 to 23.

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.

Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming conference –"Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus: Achievements and Challenges" – hosted by the New European Democracies Project at CSIS. The event will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the B1 conference level of CSIS.

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.

European Defense Trends

kobecny — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Budgets, Regulatory Frameworks, and the Industrial Base 2010

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group invites you to a briefing on European defense trends.

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

Serbia's Political Future

bbocka — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair for Southeast European Studies will host an informal roundtable discussion on Serbia's political future and its implications for the wider region and for EU and U.S. engagement. The discussion will feature Director Dusan Janjic from the Belgrade-based Forum for Ethnic Relations, moderated by Janusz Bugajski.

Do Tax Trends in Eastern Europe and Russia Represent a Race to the Bottom?

azikibayeva — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400

On June 10 the Russia and Eurasia Program held a Russia Balance Sheet Series luncheon featuring Dr. Hilary Appel , Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College. Dr.

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

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.

This session will explore the new security dynamic of the Mediterranean region caused by the dramatic upheavals of North Africa and the economic pressures on Europe.

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.

Tromsø Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-V)

sbellotti — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:00:00 -0400

The next U.S.-European environmental journalists’ conference organized by the CSIS Transatlantic Media Network (TMN) will be held in Oslo and Tromsø, Norway, June 5-9, 2011, with a focus on Arctic issues. The conference will be the fifth Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-V), following earlier meetings in Missoula, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Boulder.

The Foreign Policy Priorities of the Czech Republic and the European Union

sherry — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg of the Czech Republic addressed a closed CSIS roundtable on June 2, 2011. Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg (L) and CSIS Counselor Zbigniew Brzezinski (R)

2011 Global Peace Index Launch

farhatahir — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:30:00 -0400

In a world often described by crisis and conflict, which countries are the most peaceful? How do we measure peace? What can we learn about the structures of peaceful environments?

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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Kosova's Campaign for Recognition and International Membership

ian — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS Roundtable

"Kosova's Campaign for Recognition and International Membership"

Discussion with

Enver Hoxhaj,
Foreign Minister of Kosova

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

Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

tcipoletti — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:30:00 -0400

CSIS experts engaged in a private, off-the-record discussion with a group of MPs from the UK House of Commons Defence Committee to discuss U.S. reaction to the UK's recent Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), current operations, and service personnel welfare. Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair and senior vice president, moderated the event.

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.

Kazakhstan: Political Developments and the Upcoming Presidential Elections

bbocka — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0400

New European Democracies Project hosted a breakfast roundtable with Nurlan Ermekbayev, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mr. Ermekbayev will discuss recent political developments in Kazakhstan, including the April 3rd presidential elections, as well the country’s foreign policy priorities.Also participating at the roundtable will be Mr.

A Regional Approach to Regional Problems: Prospects for OSCE - CICA Cooperation

dkoenhemsi — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0500

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) have been playing a more active role on the world stage. Turkey assumed the Chairmanship of CICA in June 2010 and cooperated closely with Kazakhstan which had the Chairmanship of OSCE throughout 2010.

A French View on Counterinsurgency

ecurran — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The New Defense Approaches is pleased to invite you to a lecture by Colonel Benoit Durieux;a French view on counterinsurgency (COIN) on Monday, March 7, 2011. Colonel Durieux is currently a student at the Centre des Hautes Etudes Militaires (CHEM), the French National War College.

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:

Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian

ian — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0500

"Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian"

U.S.-European Relations

sbellotti — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:30:00 -0500

Reginald Dale gave a Strategic Leadership Seminar on U.S.-European relations under President Barack Obama to students from The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech.

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

Passing the Torch of the OSCE Chairmanship

ian — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500

CSIS-IND Lunch Roundtable

PASSING THE TORCH OF THE OSCE CHAIRMANSHIP
Thursday, January 27

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

The Global Aging Preparedness Index

knakashima — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:00:00 -0500

A policy forum hosted by the CSIS Global Aging Initiative:

The Global Aging Preparedness Index

Monday, January 10, 2011
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

After the Astana Summit: What is Next for the OSCE?

bbocka — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:45:00 -0500

The discussion focused on the outcomes of the OSCE Astana Summit and their relevance for the future of the Organization and U.S. policy toward Central Asia. The event is co-hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Institute for New Democracies in cooperation with the Embassy of Kazakhstan.

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

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

ian — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

Useful Models? Sustainable Success?

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Ahmet Davutoglu

dkoenhemsi — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Turkey Project hosted Turkish Foreign Minister, H.E. Ahmet Davutoglu for an off the record meeting on Turkish foreign policy and US-Turkish relations.

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

U.S. vs. European Politics

sbellotti — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:30:00 -0500

A group of 25 Swedish students from the Sture Academy of the Timbro free-market think tank in Stockholm will join Reginald Dale for a discussion on contrasting political conditions in Europe and the United States.

The International Regulatory Structures for Offshore Exploration

lhyland — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:30:00 -0500

Over the past decade, advances in drilling, production, equipment and robotic technologies have resulted in a growing number of countries opening deepwater offshore areas to petroleum development. Worldwide, deepwater offshore production reached 7 million barrels per day in 2010.

The Future of Nuclear Weapons and Missile Defense in NATO Security Strategy

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500

Discussion featuring:

Hon. Ellen Tauscher, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs

Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman, Munich Conference on Security Policy

Mr. Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

ian — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:30:00 -0400

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

Budgets, Regulatory Frameworks, and the Industrial Base

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group hosts the rollout of its new report on European defense trends.

Military Strategy Forum: General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

mentman — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting a Military Strategy Forum with

General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

"The UK Strategic Defence and Security Review"

The U.S. in European Opinion

sbellotti — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400

Reginald Dale will speak with U.S. diplomats heading to Europe about trends in European opinion on the United States.

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

Global Launch of The Global Aging Preparedness Index

ian — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:30:00 -0400

The world is being overtaken by a stunning demographic transformation known as global aging. Over the next few decades, global aging promises to affect everything from business psychology and workforce productivity to the shape of the family and the direction of global capital flows.

Missoula Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-IV)

ian — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:00:00 -0400

Environmental journalists from Europe and the United States continued discussions on how the environment is covered on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the latest trends in political and public opinion on environmental issues, before participating in the Society of Environmental Journalists 20th Annual Confe

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.

Region Related Event Feeds

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

The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

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

Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa

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

Miami Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-VI)

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

Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus

Russian Soft Power

European Defense Trends

A Discussion with Juergen Trittin

Serbia's Political Future

Do Tax Trends in Eastern Europe and Russia Represent a Race to the Bottom?

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

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

Tromsø Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-V)

The Foreign Policy Priorities of the Czech Republic and the European Union

2011 Global Peace Index Launch

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

Kosova's Campaign for Recognition and International Membership

"Kosova's Campaign for Recognition and International Membership"

Meeting Needs of Developing Countries: The Role of Innovative Financing

The European Economic Crisis Seminar Series: The Case of Greece

Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

Turkey and the EU: The Consequences of a Stalled Process

Kazakhstan: Political Developments and the Upcoming Presidential Elections

A Regional Approach to Regional Problems: Prospects for OSCE - CICA Cooperation

A French View on Counterinsurgency

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

Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian

U.S.-European Relations

Roundtable Discussion with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Passing the Torch of the OSCE Chairmanship

Key Players in Global Health

The Global Aging Preparedness Index

The Global Aging Preparedness Index

After the Astana Summit: What is Next for the OSCE?

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

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia's Industrial Policies:

Useful Models? Sustainable Success?

Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Ahmet Davutoglu

NATO Beyond the Lisbon Summit

U.S. vs. European Politics

The International Regulatory Structures for Offshore Exploration

The Future of Nuclear Weapons and Missile Defense in NATO Security Strategy

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

Military Strategy Forum: General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

The U.S. in European Opinion

The Future of European Energy Security

Global Launch of The Global Aging Preparedness Index

Missoula Forum on Atlantic Media and the Environment (FAME-IV)

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

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