Region Related Event Feeds

Biofortification: Leveraging Agriculture to Improve Nutrition

aapplefield — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted an in-depth discussion on biofortification, a strategy to improve public health through more nutritious food crops.

U.S.-Georgia Forum: Georgian Security and the Chicago NATO Summit

bbocka — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

The CSIS U.S.-Georgia Forum is a new initiative that seeks to re-energize Georgian-American relations and develop new and innovative forms of cooperation ranging from security enhancement to democratic consolidation.

Revitalizing NATO: From Lisbon to Chicago

tcipoletti — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Featuring

Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs
National Security Staff

Moderated by

Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan
Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Diplomacy and National Security
CSIS

Creating Better Access to Finance for Rural Development

aapplefield — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400

Innovative financing is of core importance to acheiving global food security goals, but maximizing the impact of financial resources requires techinical assistance, access to extension and education, and an array of other services that can be challenging to implement. This event featured a roundtable discussion focusing on these challenges and the most effective solutions.

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

The Big Caucasus

azikibayeva — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400

The Russia and Eurasia Program hosted the launch of the report "The Big Caucasus: Between Fragmentation and Integration," authored by the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Adjunct Fellow, Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff. The discussion also featured Ambassador John Evans, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, and Dr.

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.

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

lbieniek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Framing Remarks:

Harris Wofford

Former Senator (D-PA), U.S. Senate

Panel Discussion Featuring:

Aaron S. Williams

Director, Peace Corps

The Honorable Sam Farr

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.

Democratization in Kosovo and Healthcare Improvement in a Post-Conflict Society

sherry — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0400

The New European Democracies Project together with the National Albanian-American Council (NAAC) will host a presentation on Kosovo's ongoing democratic reforms and obstacles facing the healthcare sector. The panel will include representatives from the government, civil society, and academia participating in the USAID-funded Hope Fellowship Program.

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.

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.

Belarus’ Political Prospects

azikibayeva — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0400

On September 8, 2011, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program, National Endowment for Democracy and PONARS Eurasia hosted a panel discussion titled "Belarus’ Political Prospects” with a special tribute to Vitali Silitsky, a prominent and accomplished young Belarusian political scientist and democracy advocate who tragically passed away this June.

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.

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)

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

Albania’s Political Future: Overcoming Electoral Problems and Political Instability

bbocka — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400

CSIS held an informal lunch roundtable discussion on the upcoming May 8 local elections in Albania and the possibilities of resolving the ongoing political crisis. The event is co-sponsored by the Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair in Southeast European Studies and the Albanian Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR).

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.

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:

Albanian Crossroads: Making Democracy Work

sherry — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a roundtable discussion with

Erion Veliaj, Coordinator of the Albanian Opposition Parties

Introduced and Moderated by

Janusz Bugajski, CSIS

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"

Redefining U.S. Foreign Assistance Strategy for Middle-Income Countries

ian — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500

Redefining U.S. Foreign Assistance Strategy for Middle-Income Countries

Panelists:

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of Europe Program, CSIS

Ivan Vejvoda, Senior Vice President, German Marshall Fund and Former Executive Director, Balkan Trust for Democracy

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

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

New Insights into the Catastrophic Level of Mortality in Russian Men

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0500

On December 8, 2010 the Russia and Eurasia Program hosted an event as part of the Russia Health Working Group entitled, “New Insights into the Catastrophic Level of Mortality in Russian Men.” The event featured Dr.

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.

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.

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.

Breakfast Roundtable with Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov

bbocka — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:30:00 -0400

On September 7, 2010 the CSIS New European Democracies Project and the Institute for New Democracies hosted Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov in a roundtable discussion at CSIS. Deputy Minister Umarov outlined the Kazakh government’s preparations for the OSCE Summit that will be held in Astana on December 1-2.

Europe and Conflicts in a Post-Modern Globalized World

bbocka — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Two distinguished experts and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, will do a presentation on "Conflict Resolution".

Presenters:

Prof dr. Iulian Chifu, Director, Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Center, Bucharest, Romania

The Future of the OSCE

mentman — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The Future of the OSCE

The conference assessed OSCE's capabilities to ensure collective security in Europe and Eurasia and will discuss potential topics for the next OSCE Summit of Heads of State and Government. Conference panelists will also evaluate Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship during the first half of 2010.

Conference Agenda

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

Serbia: Present and Future

bbocka — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The CSIS New European Democracies Project hosted a private meeting with Crown Prince Alexander II to discuss potential projects to assist Serbia's Euro-Atlantic integration.

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.

Enhancing Asia's Security Dialogue: The Role of CICA

bbocka — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:15:00 -0400

New European Democracies Project, the Turkey Project at CSIS, and the Institute for New Democracies (IND). hosted a lunch event "Enhancing Asia's Security Dialogue: The Role of CICA". The event will took place on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the 4th floor conference room of CSIS.

Statesmen's Forum: Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia

ian — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with

Valdis Dombrovskis
Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia

Tackling the European Economic Crisis: Lessons Learned from Latvia's Experience

NATO in the 21st Century: The Work of the Group of Experts on the New NATO Strategic Concept

tcipoletti — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

This first Washington discussion of the final analysis and recommendations of the Group of Experts on NATO's new Strategic Concept took place just two days after its presentation to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels. Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chair of the Group of Experts Madeleine K. Albright provided an overview of the Group's key findings. Mr.

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.

The Power of Truth: Central Europe and Russia's Victory Day

bbocka — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair for Southeast European Studies Program cordially invites you to a panel discussion on the Sixty-Fifth Anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, establishment of the totalitarian communist system in Central and Eastern Europe and its impact on current regional geopolitics.

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

Region Related Event Feeds

Biofortification: Leveraging Agriculture to Improve Nutrition

U.S.-Georgia Forum: Georgian Security and the Chicago NATO Summit

Revitalizing NATO: From Lisbon to Chicago

Creating Better Access to Finance for Rural Development

Global Security Forum 2012

Forum with His Excellency Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo

The Big Caucasus

Prospects for Prosperity in the Caspian Basin

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

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

Democratization in Kosovo and Healthcare Improvement in a Post-Conflict Society

Russian Soft Power in the 21st Century

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

Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus

Russian Soft Power

Belarus’ Political Prospects

Serbia's Political Future

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

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

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"

Albania’s Political Future: Overcoming Electoral Problems and Political Instability

Kazakhstan: Political Developments and the Upcoming Presidential Elections

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

Albanian Crossroads: Making Democracy Work

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

Redefining U.S. Foreign Assistance Strategy for Middle-Income Countries

Redefining U.S. Foreign Assistance Strategy for Middle-Income Countries

Passing the Torch of the OSCE Chairmanship

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

New Insights into the Catastrophic Level of Mortality in Russian Men

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

Report Rollout: European Defense Trends

Global Launch of The Global Aging Preparedness Index

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

Are Europe and NATO Still Widening?

Breakfast Roundtable with Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov

Europe and Conflicts in a Post-Modern Globalized World

The Future of the OSCE

Border Security in a Time of Transformation

Serbia: Present and Future

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

Enhancing Asia's Security Dialogue: The Role of CICA

Statesmen's Forum: Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia

NATO in the 21st Century: The Work of the Group of Experts on the New NATO Strategic Concept

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

The Power of Truth: Central Europe and Russia's Victory Day

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

Why Europe Matters:
Bulgarian Perspective on the Transatlantic Agenda