PAST EVENT
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Washington, DC
The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner for an address on renewing transatlantic cooperation with the incoming Obama administration. With France currently holding the rotating presidency of the 27-member European Council, Kouchner focused his remarks on new priorities and approaches for U.S.–European relations. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, October 17, 2008
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Giuliano Amato, the former Italian prime minister and vice president of the European Constitutional Convention, to deliver the First Annual Altiero Spinelli Lecture. Amato explored the future of the European Union, looking at its internal evolution after the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, and at its international role in light of the forthcoming American elections and the turbulence on Europe’s eastern borders. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, September 26, 2008
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
New York, NY
On September 26-27, 2008 in New York City, the Managing Global Insecurity (MGI) Project, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and the Brookings Institution Center on United States and Europe (CUSE) gathered representatives and experts from the United States and across Europe to discuss U.S. and European priorities for reform of the international security system. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Paul Hare, September 2008, The Brookings Institution
Paul Hare discusses what the European Union policy toward Cuba has achieved, lessons from this relationship, and what role foreign policy plays in a peaceful transition in Cuba. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, September 11, 2008, George Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M
Steven Pifer spoke before the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M to outline Russia's ambitions in the world, and what the U.S. can do to respond. Pifer believes that U.S. policy must be firm and principled, but it must also treat Russia as more of a partner than a problem going forward. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mark R. Parris, September 10, 2008, Rochester Committee on Foreign Relations
Mark Parris spoke before the Rochester Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss why Turkey is important to the U.S., how relations between the U.S. and Turkey have gone so wrong in recent years, and what can be done about it. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, August 28-31, 2008, ASPSA Conference
Federiga Bindi writes about Italy in regards to European policies and integration. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, August 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution
The military conflict between Russia and Georgia over two breakaway regions has subsided, but continues on in strained relations between Russia and western powers, including the United States. Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer propose a 10-point plan to monitor events on the ground in Georgia, mobilize NATO and the UN, and enforce international law. Read More
VIDEO
August 14, 2008
The current military clash between Russia and Georgia is one of the most serious crises of the post-Soviet and Cold War era. Daniel Benjamin, director of the Center on the United States and Europe, hosted a panel of foreign policy experts, including Brookings President Strobe Talbott, in a discussion of the implications and possible solutions to the Ossetia conflict.
PAST EVENT
Thursday, August 14, 2008
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC
The military clash between Russia and Georgia is one of the most serious crises of the post-Soviet and Cold War era. Daniel Benjamin, director of the Center on the United States and Europe, hosted a panel of foreign policy experts, including Brookings President Strobe Talbott, in a discussion of the implications and possible solutions to the Ossetia conflict. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, June 17, 2008, Benecomune.net
Federiga Bindi discusses Italy’s inclusion in the 5+1 Group and negotiations with Iran. (Italian with translation available) Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, June 16, 2008, The Brookings Institution
Following the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters, Federiga Bindi believes the process should continue on as planned rather than sacking or changing the treaty. Bindi remarks that membership in the European Union is not obligatory and notes Ireland can still co-exist happily without destroying hopes for further integration across the continent. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Philip H. Gordon and Justin Vaisse, June 9, 2008 Issue, Newsweek International
Just over a year into the presidential term of France's Nicolas Sarkozy, Philip Gordon and Justin Vaisse note that the first year has been a bitter disappointment. Instead of giving up on Sarkozy as a lost cause, they believe there is hope for a recovery if he continues reforms promised during his candidacy. They also argue that the rotating presidency of the European Union, coming to France in July, may foster a new era in transatlantic relations. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Justin Vaisse, June-July 2008, Survival
Justin Vaisse examines Nicolas Sarkozy's foreign policy compared to Gaullist and Atlanticist leaders of the past in France. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Justin Vaisse, June 2008, Questions d’Europe, Fondation Robert Schuman
Justin Vaisse outlines what to expect from Nicholas Sarkozy as the European Union’s rotating presidency comes to France this summer. Vaisse notes that Sarkozy faces such challenges as ratifying the Lisbon Treaty, the Turkish candidacy to the EU issue, participation or non-participation in the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games, and putting his own agenda on hold among other items. Read More