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Ian Livingston - John Bruton, Ambassador, European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the United States addresses an audience at Brookings.

Save to My Portfolio Economic Crisis, Political Rebound: The State of the European Union in 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009
2:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Washington, DC

In the largest transnational elections ever, millions of voters across the 27 nations of the European Union (EU) went to the polls from June 4-7 to elect the 736 members of the European parliament. On June 11, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a discussion of the political and economic challenges of the European Union. Read More

Europe, European Union

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Paul Morigi - Steven Pifer looks on as Latvian President Valdis Zatlers addresses a Brookings audience.

Save to My Portfolio The Transatlantic Partnership in a Post-Economic Crisis World: An Address by Valdis Zatlers, President of Latvia

Friday, May 15, 2009
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC

While it is difficult to see beyond the current economic crisis, some reshuffling of global economic power is inevitable. On May 15, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings hosted Latvian President Valdis Zatlers for a discussion of the increased importance of the transatlantic partnership in the years ahead. Read More

Transatlantic Relations, Europe, Global Economics, NATO, European Union

SPOTLIGHT: Arms Control


Reuters/Jason Reed - U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Russian President Medvedev in London.

Save to My Portfolio Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions

Steven Pifer, May 2009

In April, President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced they would work on a new agreement to limit offensive arms before the START treaty expires in December. On Monday, the first round of talks on a new strategic arms reduction treaty begin in Moscow. Steven Pifer assesses the considerations of both countries and offers suggestions for building a new framework to reduce strategic arsenals. Read More

Arms Control, Nuclear Weapons, Russia, Proliferation, Defense

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Sabanci University – Lord Christopher Patten answers audience questions after delivering the 2009 Sakip Sabanci Lecture at Brookings.

Save to My Portfolio Lord Christopher Patten: The Challenges of Multilateralism for Europe, Turkey and the United States

Tuesday, May 05, 2009
10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Washington, DC

The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosts Lord Christopher Patten for the fifth annual Sakip Sabanci Lecture. In his address, Lord Patten will discuss how Turkey, Europe and the United States can realize opportunities for multilateral cooperation in confronting the global challenges of the 21st century. Read More

Turkey, Europe, Transatlantic Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy

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Ian Livingston - Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini speaks at Brookings.

Save to My Portfolio Priorities for the Italian G8 Summit

Friday, February 27, 2009
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

On February 27, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Franco Frattini, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, for an address on the upcoming G8 Summit. Read More

G8 Summit, Italy

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Save to My Portfolio Is America the New France? How President Obama's Policies are Transforming the United States

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

On April 28, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion to assess the scope and meaning of the Obama Administration's policies, to examine whether or not they are moving towards a model of European social democracy. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio Tackling NATO's Challenges

Monday, March 30, 2009
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC

When President Barack Obama and NATO leaders met in early April to celebrate the NATO alliance’s 60th anniversary, they also confronted the daunting challenges facing NATO today. Prior to the event, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings held a public discussion to preview President Obama’s first NATO summit. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio What can Europe do for Iraq?

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

On April 1, the Center on the U.S. and Europe and the Heinrich Böll Foundation convened a workshop to explore the strategies by which Europe can increase its commitment in Iraq and make a constructive difference. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Engaging Ukraine in 2009

Steven Pifer, Anders Åslund, Jonathan Elkind, March 2009

Ukraine and Ukrainians will be tested over the course of 2009. Anders Åslund, Jonathan Elkind and Steven Pifer discuss U.S. interests in a successful Ukraine and describe four key challenges currently facing Kyiv. They also offer recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Ukrainian relations and for helping Ukraine to meet these challenges and continue its transformation into a modern, successful European democracy. Read More

About Us

The Center on the U.S. and Europe is dedicated to the study of Europe and U.S.-Europe relations. It involves American and European experts in an active program of research, analysis, and debate.

Recent Research and Commentary

G8 Summit The G8: From Trieste to L’Aquila

Federiga Bindi, July 03, 2009

Russia The Moscow Summit and Improving the U.S.-Russian Relationship

Steven Pifer, June 24, 2009

Iraq The States of Iraq and Afghanistan

Jason Campbell, Michael E. O'Hanlon, Jeremy Shapiro, June 18, 2009

Europe Europe After Five Months of the Obama Administration

Justin Vaisse, June 04, 2009

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Q&A with Steven Pifer

Previewing President Obama’s Trip to Russia

"What I think the Obama administration is hoping to do, in part by achieving a better U.S.-Russia relationship, is to be able to secure more Russian help on Iran." - Steven Pifer, visiting fellow, Foreign Policy

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TopicEducation

The economic and political well-being of any democracy requires a well-educated citizenry. Brookings’s work has extended beyond the K-12 bookends to include pre-school interventions and issues in higher education. Experts are tackling fundamental issues on the role of education in the national and global economy.

Research ProjectAfrica Growth Initiative

The Africa Growth Initiative conducts high-quality policy research and analysis focused on attaining sustainable economic development and prosperity in Africa, while amplifying the voice of African researchers in policy-making and planning.

TopicHealth Care

Brookings is committed to producing innovative policy solutions to our nation’s most difficult challenges. The country may face no more important domestic policy challenge than the much-needed reform of our health care system. Through an institution-wide effort, Brookings delivers new ideas and offers policy solutions to improve health care both at home and globally.

Research ProjectBudgeting for National Priorities

The Budgeting for National Priorities project promotes greater fiscal responsibility by developing new ideas, educating the public and finding common ground among experts and policy-makers.

TopicMigration

Migration is an issue that bridges Brookings’s expertise in domestic and foreign policy. In the United States, reforming immigration policy remains a subject of intense political debate. Globally, the unprecedented movement of people across borders raises issues in both industrialized countries and the developing world.

ExpertMartin Neil Baily

Martin Baily, a former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, focuses on issues of globalization, productivity and competitiveness, Social Security reform and U.S. economic policy.

Research Project21st Century Defense Initiative

The 21st Century Defense Initiative produces cutting-edge research, analysis, and outreach that address some of the most critical issues facing leaders shaping defense policy in the coming century. The initiative focuses on three core issues: the future of war, the future of U.S. defense needs and priorities, and the future of the U.S. defense system

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

Policy CenterCenter on Children and Families

The Center on Children and Families studies policies on the well-being of America's children and their parents and seeks a more effective means of addressing poverty, inequality and lack of opportunity in the United States.

ExpertRobert Puentes

Robert Puentes focuses on the broad array of policies and issues related to metropolitan growth and development. He is an expert on transportation and infrastructure, urban planning, growth management, suburban issues and housing.

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.

Policy CenterCenter on the United States and Europe

The Center on the U.S. and Europe is dedicated to the study of Europe and U.S.-Europe relations. It involves American and European experts in an active program of research, analysis, and debate.

ExpertVanda Felbab-Brown

Vanda Felbab-Brown focuses on the national security implications of illicit economies and strategies for managing them. She is a security studies professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, who holds the New Century Chair in International Economics, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He is the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University and was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

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.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

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