After much speculation, Barack Obama’s team has announced he will travel to Europe this summer  — to Paris, Berlin, and London (the dates have not yet been announced for security reasons, although the London stop … Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — As President Bush makes what many think will be his last trip to Europe, some observers are warning against high hopes for change after the U.S. elections.  Timothy Lynch and Robert Singh say that Americans should not expect a big change in … Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — April 2009 will mark the 10th anniversary of the entry of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic into NATO.  The journey of these and other former Warsaw Pact countries to NATO and to the European Union is one of the most inspiring transformations in modern history. 

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WASHINGTON — Listening to the other side of the Atlantic, it can sound like Europeans feel that their fascination with the U.S. election campaign is unrequited. Wolfgang Ischinger recently worried that the European Union “hardly ever appears in the speeches and debates … Continue Reading…

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WASHINGTON — France has invoked the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) at the United Nations Security Council, calling for an international aid mission to Myanmar with or without the approval of the military junta. While Russia and China will ensure that nothing comes of it, France’s willingness to propose this … Continue Reading…

Three weeks after Brussels Forum, GMF begins another major conference today with the opening of the Bucharest Conference alongside the Bucharest NATO Summit. Romanian President Traian Basescu and U.S. Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher will deliver speeches beginning at 6:30 Bucharest time, 5:30 in Brussels, and 11:30 … Continue Reading…

At Brussels Forum a few weeks ago, BBC World taped an episode of The World Debate, with Nik Gowing as the host. They have posted the video on their webpage. Enjoy!

This weekend, GMF is hosting with its partners the third annual Brussels Forum, a gathering of political, academic, and business leaders to debate the countless items on the transatlantic agenda. Public sessions will be streamed live in video and audio from Brussels, and transcripts and video for … Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — Two weeks ago, Richard Haass expressed doubts about the future efficacy of transatlantic cooperation in addressing international security challenges. He’s joining a popular bandwagon. In the lead up to the American presidential election, analysts from across the political landscape are grinding a rusty axe … Continue Reading…