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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT
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- November 24, 2009, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The issue of strategic nuclear arms reductions now tops the U.S.-Russia agenda, particularly as the countries strive to conclude a new nuclear arms agreement to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires on December 5. The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Georgiy Mamedov, Russia's ambassador to Canada, for a conversation on the lessons learned from U.S.-Russian arms control efforts in the 1990s. Brookings President Strobe Talbott and Senior Fellow Steven Pifer also shared their thoughts and experiences.
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
November 9 marks the twenty-year anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. With protests in the week prior totaling over one million, refugees were allowed to exit directly through crossing points between East Berlin and West Berlin and all along the border. In the days and weeks to follow the Wall would continue to fall, leading the way for Germany’s reunification. Experts from around the halls of Brookings respond to this historic anniversary.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On the first anniversary of President Obama's victory, Justin Vaïsse explains the delay in enacting major domestic reform by pointing out the continuing partisan polarization and the importance of checks and balances, especially the power of the Senate.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Jeremy Shapiro and Nick Witney examine transatlantic relations in what they call a "post-American world" that is witnessing increasingly redistributed power. Shapiro and Witney argue that the real threat to the transatlantic relationship comes not from the remaking of America's global strategy, but from European governments' failure to come to terms with how the world is changing.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT
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- November 02, 2009, 1:30 PM to 5:45 PM
On November 2, the Center on United States and Europe and the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings co-hosted a conference on the European Union’s Eastern Partnership with the Embassy of Poland, the Delegation of the European Commission, the Embassy of Sweden and the Heinrich Boll Foundation. The Frontiers of Europe conference discussed the Eastern Partnership’s potential—and the challenges it will face—in achieving its stated goals of promoting democratic values and good governance; strengthening energy security; and fostering stability and economic development.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT
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- October 26, 2009, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
On October 26, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Jean Pisani-Ferry, a leading French economist, to deliver the Sixth Annual Raymond Aron Lecture. Mr. Pisani-Ferry assessed the impact of the global financial crisis on the closely intertwined economies of Europe and the United States, and their influence on the world economy.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Lisbon Treaty has raised many questions regarding governance of the European Union. Federiga Bindi explains why she believes European Council will use its October meeting to choose the new European Commission.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Vice President Biden left Washington early on October 20 for a quick trip to Central Europe, where he will reassure the region of continued U.S. interest and support. Steven Pifer examines the concerns of several NATO member states and offers suggestions for the future of U.S. engagement in the area.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses Italy's role in shaping today's climate for international relations in the future.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Recent reminders have shown Turkey and Armenia to be two traumatized regions in which reconciliation will be difficult. Ömer Taşpınar believes that in order for Armenia to have Western options, it will need Turkey's help, and external conditions between the nations will relieve the weight of historical issues.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Moscow this week to meet with her counterpart, Foreign Minister Lavrov. Steven Pifer previews the major issues at the top of their agenda: arms control, the broader Middle East and the work of the U.S.-Russia presidential commission.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Lisbon Treaty finally secured Irish ratification on October 2, but there are still many obstacles to overcome before the EU can put Lisbon into action. The treaty is not yet fully ratified and many key details, including the selection of leaders to fill the High Representative and EU President posts, remain unresolved. Federiga Bindi explains why Lisbon is important, and describes the intricate negotiation process the EU will undergo in coming months.
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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Iraq remains between peace and war while the situation in Afghanistan still appears to be deteriorating, and Pakistan is doing better than Afghanistan but more progress is needed. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading metrics from all three countries to assess how well the counterinsurgency and stabilization operations are faring.
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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT
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- October 05, 2009, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The Irish recently ratified the Lisbon Treaty, a far-reaching reorganization of the European Union (EU). On October 5, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings and the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a panel of experts to discuss the expected changes in the European Union and the implications for the United States.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In this chapter of Fighting Chance, prepared for a September 2007 conference, Steven Pifer assesses potential challenges posed by a more assertive Russia. Pifer examines demographic, societal and economic trends in Russia that could create strategic shocks for the region and world over the next several decades.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In the years since the September 11th attacks, Western policymakers, analysts and academics have debated the best approaches to confronting and ending terrorism. Brookings Fellow Omer Taspinar argues that the global fight against extremist violence must move beyond the "war on terror" to a broader strategy of fighting radicalism with human development - an approach that would address the political, economic and social conditions that foment violent radicalism.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev both see a follow-on agreement to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty as a top priority in U.S.-Russia relations. Steven Pifer writes that while a post-START treaty should not pose any major obstacles, complex nuclear issues are likely to make this the last “easy” arms control agreement between Washington and Moscow.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Irving Kristol, regarded by many as the "godfather" of neoconservativism, passed away on September 18 at the age of 89. Justin Vaïsse examines the history of the movement and explains why Kristol was not a neocon in the modern sense of the word – partly because of Kristol’s consistently realist foreign policy approach.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT
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- September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
On September 23, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) hosted a member of the Independent Commission on Turkey, Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, for a discussion of the new report, “Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle.”
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Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaïsse challenges Tocqueville's judgment that "Foreign policy demands scarcely any of those qualities which are peculiar to a democracy; they require, on the contrary, the use of almost all those in which it is deficient." But Tocqueville himself, Vaisse points out, had identified some of the strengths that explained the success of democracies in the past century. And contrary to Tocqueville, who feared the tyranny of the majority and the feckless character of the people being imposed to a weak president, Vaïsse points out that the major dangers for democracies reside in the tyranny of minorities and the excessive reach of the Executive branch.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaïsse lays out the delicate international issues that await President Obama in the fall. He concludes none of them holds any promise of easy resolution, and the principles on which Obama founded his foreign policy will be severly tested. (French)
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Jeremy Shapiro argues pundits should focus more on what the elections in Afghanistan say about the international community than what they mean for the country. He cautions that actions by international actors are often seen from the inside as rigging elections to a pre-determined outcome and concludes that if these efforts to build a democracy fail it may help Afghanistan become a terrorist state once again.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Though Afghanistan has been at war much of the last 30 years, Carol Graham and Jeremy Shapiro find that Afghans remain surprisingly happy. Graham and Shapiro believe adaptations to crime and corruption play a major role and argue that better understanding of multiple happiness factors, including Taliban influence, should shape future U.S. strategy in the country.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Steven Pifer joined Bernard Gwertzman to discuss Vice President Joseph Biden's recent trip to Ukraine and Georgia and how it was meant to balance President Barack Obama's Moscow summit earlier in the month.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT
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- July 15, 2009, 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
On July 15, the Center on the United States and Europe and the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings hosted leading experts from Turkey, Russia and Europe for a conference focusing on Turkey’s and Russia’s roles in European energy security and the role of energy in shaping cooperation and stability in neighboring regions.
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Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi explores topics of discussion in the lead-up to the G8 summit in Italy. Bindi points to high-level meetings prior to the summit as hopeful examples of participants speaking freely on issues of global concern like climate change and nuclear proliferation.
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Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Steven Pifer writes that continuing political turmoil in Ukraine and tense relations between Kiev and Moscow have increased the potential for Ukraine to tumble into crisis with Russia. Pifer examines how a crisis may be triggered and offers suggestions how to reduce the chances as well has how to manage one should it occur.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Binda believes the recent G8 foreign ministers meeting in Trieste has set the stage for pragmatic and operative discussions at the upcoming G8 summit. Bindi examines key issues of the debate including Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation and the future role of the European Union in global governance.
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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Steven Pifer looks toward President Obama's July visit to Moscow where he will meet with President Medvedev of Russia. Pifer outlines three outcomes—including a successor to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty—the U.S. should hope for from the talks.
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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The American troop buildup is proceeding in Afghanistan while Iraq—despite several recent attacks—continues to slowly progress on many fronts. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading metrics from both conflicts to assess how well the counterinsurgency operations are going.
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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT
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- June 18, 2009, 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- June 19, 2009, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
On June 18 and 19, 2009, the Foresight project held its second major regional symposium in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Alfred Herrhausen Society in partnership with Policy Network and the Brookings Institution, it provided a unique opportunity to advance the task of forging a new global consensus on the shape of the emerging world order and the role of the United States within it.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:00 GMT
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- June 17, 2009, 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
On June 17, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings will host Irakli Alasania, former Georgian permanent representative to the United Nations and currently the head of the Alliance for Georgia opposition group, for a discussion on the political crisis in Georgia and the prospects for resolution.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT
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- June 11, 2009, 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM
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.
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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
When President Barack Obama visits the Buchenwald concentration camp site on June 5 and the Normandy beaches on June 6, he will celebrate both the transatlantic alliance and Europe's reconciliation and unity that emerged from these searing events. Justin Vaisse, whose grandfather was liberated from the concentration camp at Buchenwald by units of Patton's Third Army—in which Obama's great uncle served—reflects on the Europe-America relationship.
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Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT
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- May 29, 2009, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
On May 29, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) will host experts and officials from both sides of the Atlantic for the 2009 CUSE Annual Conference to examine the prospect of engagement with Iran and Russia, and how to deal with groups such as Hamas and the Taliban.
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Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In this interview, Justin Vaisse evaluates the degree of change in US-Israeli relations. Rather than a dramatic turn, the Obama administration is pursuing a regional strategy to transform the very conditions in which a bilateral Israeli-Palestinian agreement—which has very little prospect of happening now—is negotiated.
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Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse assesses the risks of seeing the European Union or the Eurozone break up because of the economic crisis. Far from this outcome, Vaisse surveys the reasons why Europe will resist and predicts that it will eventually bounce back to become a stronger union
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Fri, 15 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT
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- May 15, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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.
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Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The spread of nuclear weapons is one of the deadliest threats to the human race, and over 30 countries have declared intent to develop nuclear programs. In the wake of a meeting between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia, Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer argue that both countries must breathe new life into the Non-Proliferation Treaty regime to strengthen firewalls against proliferation and curtail weaponization.
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Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
While the election of Barack Obama facilitates the transatlantic dialogue, profound structural differences remain between Europe and America—including geography, distinct roles in the international system and contrasted relationship to military force. Justin Vaisse believes this is why Europe and America should not count on "shared values" but on serious diplomatic bargaining to resolve their differences. (in French)
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Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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.
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Wed, 06 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT
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- May 06, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Nuclear arms control has returned to the top of the U.S.-Russia agenda. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently agreed to work out a new agreement to reduce strategic offensive arms, part of a process aimed ultimately at a nuclear-free world. On May 6, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted a discussion on the role of nuclear arms control in U.S.-Russia relations and its challenges.
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Tue, 05 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT
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- May 05, 2009, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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.
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Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi argues that the recent NATO summit provided Europe with an opportunity to fulfill promises and contribute to a successful outcome in Afghanistan. Since the solution in Afghanistan will need more than military success, Bindi outlines ways in which Europe can contribute to building governance and rule-of-law structures.
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Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In conventional warfare, identifying the momentum of battle is a fairly straightforward undertaking, but counterinsurgency and stabilization operations are different, and more complex. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine a range of indicators in both Afghanistan and Iraq to reach policy conclusions for current and future counterinsurgency operations.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse analyzes the first 100 days of President Obama's foreign policy. Vaisse says that while Obama has brought about a real change in tone and earned points across the world for his first decisions, the tougher issues will be addressed in the next few months and will constitute the real test for his administration. (French)
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Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT
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- April 27, 2009, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
On April 27, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings hosted Turkish Minister of State Mehmet Şimşek for a discussion of the health of Turkey’s economy and the Turkish government’s recently announced economic stimulus plans.
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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
To explore the strategies by which Europe can increase its commitment in Iraq and make a constructive difference, the Center on the U.S. and Europe and the Heinrich Böll Foundation convened a workshop in April 2009. In this paper, Justin Vaisse and Sebastian Gräfe summarize the consolidated advice advocated by the workshop participants.
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Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT
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- April 22, 2009, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
On April 22, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Hryhoriy Nemyria for a discussion of the current political and economic developments in Ukraine.
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Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Since the economic crisis started, predictions of a break-up of the European Union or the “Eurozone” have multiplied. Justin Vaisse instead contends it is more likely that the crisis will force greater unity and solidarity on Europe, and that the EU will emerge stronger from the downturn.
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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT
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- April 13, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
A positive, constructive relationship with Turkey has never been more important to Europe and the United States. The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted a panel discussion on the future of U.S.-Turkish relations, with Ömer Taşpınar, director of Brookings’s Turkey Project, and Soli Ozel of Istanbul’s Bilgi University, who presented the findings of a new report published by the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association.
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Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Michael O'Hanlon and Ömer Taşpınar write that the Obama administration's plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan is generally strong, but it also requires improvement. Most importantly, O'Hanlon and Taşpınar believe command arrangements need to be strengthened, based on the three-person Iraq model and broadened to include a foreign leader like Turkey's foreign minister Hikmet Cetin.
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Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
During President Obama's recent trip to Turkey, former national security adviser Samuel Berger and Brookings visiting fellow Mark Parris wrote that Turkey is worth the time and effort. Though the U.S. and Turkey cannot expect their strategic partnership to be seamless, Turkey can play an important role from Afghanistan to the Middle East and into Europe.
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Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse assesses President Obama's trip to Europe and analyzes the new branding of America's image abroad. (French)
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Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In this online chat with Le Nouvel Observateur, Justin Vaisse discusses Obama's trip to Europe and his new strategy for Afghanistan. (French)
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Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:20:20 GMT
As NATO celebrates its 60th anniversary, Visiting Fellow Steven Pifer says the alliance has serious business to conduct. President Obama and other alliance leaders will address issues of critical importance including unrest in Afghanistan and Russia’s relationship with its neighbors.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:52:21 GMT
President Obama will visit Turkey this week seeking to forge stronger ties with its government. Ömer Taşpınar, director of the Turkey Project at Brookings, says the president is making a strategic move that could bode well for the two countries.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:30:00 GMT
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- April 01, 2009, 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
During his trip to Europe this week, President Obama will attend the NATO Summit where leaders will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Brookings expert Steven Pifer and Senior Politico Editor Fred Barbash previewed the summit and analyzed what Obama wants to accomplish in Europe in this week's web chat.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT
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- April 01, 2009, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
On April 1, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) hosted a discussion of Turkey's local election results and the future of Turkey’s policies at home and abroad featuring two experts on Turkish politics, Soli Ozel and Murat Yetkin.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT
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- April 01, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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.
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Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT
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- March 30, 2009, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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.
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Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Omer Taspinar writes that under the Obama administration American foreign policy will be engaged in genuine coalition building with allies. Taspinar believes such a return to multilateralism will have a positive impact on transatlantic and Turkish-American relations and he outlines issues which are likely to come up over the course of the next few years.
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Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT
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- March 26, 2009, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
On March 26, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted the Chairman of the Georgian Parliament, David Bakradze, for a public discussion of the challenges currently facing Georgia.
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Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
As President Obama looks to reduce the number of troops in Iraq, the situation in Afghanistan is increasingly cloudy. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading indicators of progress—or lack thereof—in both countries.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT
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- March 17, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
On March 17, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) hosted experts Steven Pifer, Anders Aslund and Jonathan Elkind for a discussion of their new Brookings policy paper, Engaging Ukraine in 2009. They also discussed the challenges facing Ukraine and offered recommendations to the Obama administration.
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Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Abdullah Akyüz examines the political economy of Turkey from the domestic crisis of 2001 to the global crisis of 2008 and speculates about the current crisis as well as its implications for the Turkish economy.
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Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Omer Taspinar discusses President Obama's upcoming visit to Turkey and how it relates to his pledge to recognize the Armenian genocide. Though the Armenian issue could shake U.S.-Turkish relations, Taspinar argues that Ankara should reward Obama for his visionary approach to the region.
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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In the United Kingdom, backlash against workers from other countries in the European Union is growing. Jeremy Shapiro discusses how measures to limit foreign labor may threaten the future of the European common market.
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Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Jeremy Shapiro analyzes Pawel Sieboda's appeal for a new European Security Strategy.
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Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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.
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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT
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- February 27, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
On February 27, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings will host Franco Frattini, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, for an address on the upcoming G8 Summit.
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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Jeremy Shapiro spoke with Spiegel Online about how to move forward in Afghanistan and why a troop surge may not be the answer.
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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On the occasion of the first meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, Federiga Bindi discusses the state of Italy-U.S. relations and suggests ways to improve them.
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Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT
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- February 25, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
On February 25, the Center on the U.S. and Europe (CUSE) hosted Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, for a public address on promoting good governance, fighting corruption and building the Afghan National Police.
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Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:30:00 GMT
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- February 23, 2009, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
On February 23, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Dora Bakoyannis, Greek foreign minister and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) chairperson-in-office, for an address on the tasks facing the organization.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The past eight years witnessed a sharp evolution of the Turkey-US relationship, but a change in rhetoric substance was ushered in with the second Bush administration that eventually came to the rescue. Sinan Ülgen argues the election of Barack Obama provides an opportunity for Ankara and Washington to put behind their differences decisively and to concentrate on advancing a more ambitious transatlantic agenda.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:15:00 GMT
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- February 19, 2009, 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
On February 19, the Center on the United States and Europe hosted a discussion on improving relations between the West and Russia and the barriers to achieving that goal.
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Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Mark Parris spoke to the International Investors Association (YASED) conference in Istanbul. His speech covered the U.S.-Turkish relationship and how it may fare in the opening years of Barack Obama's administration. Parris shared his sense of factors likely to shape the new administrations Turkey policy.
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Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT
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- February 09, 2009, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
On February 9, the Center on the U.S. and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings and the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg for a public address on the transatlantic relationship.
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Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse draws on the lessons of the election of Barack Obama – the first African-American president of the U.S. – for France, where very few black or Arab candidates emerge. To the extent the two countries can be compared, particular attention is given to the role of minority districts in the U.S. in fostering a more diverse body of politicians in the last four decades. Such districts don't exist in metropolitan France, but the French political system can easily improve its record by imposing a reform of the initial selection of candidates by the main political parties. (French)
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Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Steven Pifer comprehensively analyzes Ukraine's difficulties, related to both domestic conditions and foreign policy, and recommends ways for the United States to encourage Ukraine on a path of stability and integration with the West.
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Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi offers comments and personal observations from a European and Italian point of view on the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States and his inaugural address.
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Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
After two years of “Europe for Obama”, it’s time to focus on the points of common interest between the new U.S. president and the European Union. Will there be stronger cooperation between the two sides of the Atlantic? What kind of Europe will welcome President Obama next spring? Federiga Bindi offers insights into the future of the U.S.-European relationship under Obama’s leadership.
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Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Despite the good will generated by the election of Barack Obama, Justin Vaisse and Thierry Chopin warn against the illusion of a spontaneously harmonious Transtlantic relation. They argue a fundamental policy differences remains between Europe and the U.S., due to geography, political culture, and position in the international system, and a good relationship will depend on hard-nose deals on policies and priorities, not the invocation of “shared values”.
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Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Le Monde interviews Justin Vaisse on the departure of the Bush administration, the incoming Obama administration and President Obama's foreign policy vision and challenges.
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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi, Charles Kupchan and Justin Vaisse argue that French President Nicolas Sarkozy occasionally overplayed his hand while France held the EU's rotating presidency from July to December 2008. But on balance, they say, his EU leadership provided exactly the kind of international activism that Europeans want and America needs.
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Jonathan Elkind and Edward Chow examine the causes of a chronic gas war between Ukraine and Russia. They offer suggestions for Kiev to push ahead with reform that could help Ukraine receive urgent and coordinated support from Western friends.
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT
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- January 06, 2009, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
On January 6, Brookings welcomed former French Minister of Foreign Affairs Hubert Védrine to present his latest book, History Strikes Back: How States, Nations, and Conflicts Are Shaping the 21st Century (Brookings Institution Press, 2008). Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined the discussion following Mr. Védrine’s remarks.
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Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse explains the difference between various families of conservatism, especially as they relate to international affairs, and stresses the importance of clearly defining what neoconservatism is to measure its impact on American foreign policy. (French)
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Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse and Olivier Roy assess Barack Obama's promise to convene a conference of Muslim leaders to make clear the U.S. is not at war with Islam. Vaisse and Roy argue that Obama would be better served by simply following through on the promises of closing Guantánamo Bay, withdrawing from Iraq, banning torture, and pushing for peace in the Middle East.
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Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT
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- December 16, 2008, 9:00 AM to 6:00:00 PM
- December 17, 2008, 9:00 AM to 1:45 PM
On December 16-17, 2008, the Brookings Center on the United States and Europe, Yalta European Strategy and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation hosted a high-level conference in Kyiv, Ukraine as part of the “Frontiers of Europe” project.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:15:00 GMT
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- December 09, 2008, 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
On December 9, the Brookings Institution and the Italian Embassy will host a discussion with a keynote address by Joseph S. Nye, Jr., distinguished service professor at Harvard University, on how the forthcoming G8 Italian presidency might provide a stronger impetus towards cooperation on nuclear security—one that begins with civilian nuclear power and also addresses all of the traditional nuclear security questions.
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Daniel Benjamin says Mumbai will stand as the most consequential terrorist attack since 9/11. He argues the strategic implications could be devastating, because it could further destabilize Pakistan and accelerate that failing state's collapse into a failed one.
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT
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- November 14, 2008, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
On November 14, the Center on the U.S. and Europe at Brookings welcomed Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a public address on revitalizing Turkish-American relations. In his remarks, Mr. Erdogan discussed the common vision shared by the strategic allies in confronting global challenges and securing peace and stability in the Middle East.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Mark Parris notes that a major foreign policy issue for President-elect Barack Obama to address will be repairing the U.S.-Turkish relationship. Parris outlines six key steps that he believes Obama should move quickly on to ensure a well developed Turkey agenda moving forward.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:00 GMT
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- November 12, 2008, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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.
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Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse explains why the election of Barack Obama allows America to recover the moral high ground it had lost during the Bush era: not because of changes in foreign policy, but by leading the way in integrating minorities and turning a page from a difficult racial past, something European countries have not yet achieved. (French)
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Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Justin Vaisse discusses the reasons behind Europe’s strong interest in the American Presidential election. (French)
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT
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- October 28, 2008, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Brookings Center on the United States and Europe and the SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research hosted a conference to examine Turkey’s domestic and foreign policy challenges and prospects. The conference featured a keynote address by Professor Ahmet Davutoglu, chief foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.
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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT
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- October 24, 2008, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Brookings hosted a discussion on U.S. counterterrorism strategies for the future as outlined in a new paper, Strategic Counterterrorism, by Daniel Benjamin, director of the Center on the United States and Europe and former National Security Council director for counterterrorism.