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Ian Livingston - Sayyid M. Syeed looks on as Bert Koenders responds to audience questions

Save to My Portfolio Freedom, Religion and Democracy in the Age of the 24/7 News Cycle: A Dutch Perspective

Friday, April 11, 2008
Washington, DC

On April 11, the Brookings Institution hosted Bert Koenders, minister for development cooperation in the Netherlands, for an address on the freedom of expression and religion and their link with democratization in the Middle East and beyond. Read More

Middle East, Technology, Europe, Religion

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Panelists discuss security at the workshop

Save to My Portfolio Challenges of Stabilization and Reform in the Caucasus

Monday, April 07, 2008
Tbilisi, Georgia

The Center on the United States and Europe and the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies organized and hosted this event on April 6 - 7 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Read More

Caucasus, Europe, European Union

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Reuters/Jeff Zelevansky - Former U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker

Save to My Portfolio The Subprime Crisis and its International Consequences

Friday, April 04, 2008
Paris, France

With the problems in the subprime mortgage market having grown into a full-blown crisis of the international financial system, this conference brought together leading economists and practitioners to examine the questions of how this crisis happened and how to avoid a similar event in the future. Read More

Mortgage Market, Housing, Fiscal Policy, U.S. Economy

Afghanistan and NATO


Stephen Elliott - NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer speaks at a Brookings event

Save to My Portfolio Afghanistan and NATO: Forging the 21st Century Alliance

Friday, February 29, 2008
Washington, DC

The NATO-led operation in Afghanistan is challenging an alliance born in the Cold War to face twenty-first century security issues. Brookings welcomed NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer for a discussion on the effectiveness of the International Security Assistance Force operation in Afghanistan and what is needed for NATO and the international community to achieve success. Read More

NATO, Afghanistan, Peacekeeping, Transatlantic Relations, Force and Legitimacy

Past Event: The Balkans


David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom

Save to My Portfolio The Balkans: A New Crisis?

Thursday, November 29, 2007
Washington, DC

On November 29, the Brookings Institution welcomed David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cameron discussed recent developments in the Balkans and the looming challenges to stability in the region. Read More

Balkans, Eastern Europe, Europe

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio In Battling Terrorism, the French Excel

Jeremy Shapiro, March 25, 2008

In just under two decades, France has gone from being a hub of terrorist activity to the most effective counter-terrorism practitioner in Europe, according to analyst Jeremy Shapiro. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio U.S.-Turkish Relations

Mark R. Parris, October 31, 2007

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently met with senior Turkish officials. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan met with President Bush. Mark Parris argues the two meetings will likely define U.S.-Turkish relations for the rest of George W. Bush’s presidency. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio Fourth Annual Conference

Monday, April 30, 2007
Washington, DC

At its most recent annual conference, the Brookings Center on the United States and Europe focused on three issues: the French elections which brought Nicolas Sarkozy to power, NATO’s difficult mission in Afghanistan, and the implications of Europe’s changing demographics. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio Integrating Islam: Political and Religious Challenges in Contemporary France

Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Washington, DC

The integration of the Muslim population into Europe poses a variety of daunting challenges, particularly when viewed against the backdrop of rising Islamic fundamentalism and terrorist plots emanating from Europe. Brookings scholars Jonathan Laurence and Justin Vaisse analyzed the case of the largest Muslim population in Europe. Read More

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NATO Ukraine and NATO Following Bucharest

Steven Pifer, May 06, 2008

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Justin Vaisse, April 25, 2008

Italy Italian Elections and Silvio Berlusconi

Federiga Bindi, Spring 2008

Turkey U.S. Policy and Turkey: Lost in Translation

Omer Taspinar, April 14, 2008

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Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project.