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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…

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — This past Tuesday marked the day of the first Cambodian genocide hearing. The trial starts almost thirty years after the end of Pol Pot’s cruel Khmer Rouge regime. During its three years, eight months, and twenty days of rule from 1975 to 1979, 1.7 million Cambodians, … Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — Warm relations between the President and Europe are expected to continue as Bush prepares to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at his Crawford, Texas ranch. GMF’s John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy, comments in this latest story from Reuters…. Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — A few years ago, they wouldn’t serve “french fries” in the congressional dining room. Now, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will address a joint session of Congress.

It’s quite a turnaround for those especially conservative voices on Capitol Hill who once used “France” as an … Continue Reading…

WASHINGTON — Noting the speed with which political fortunes can change, former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once remarked: “A week is a long time in politics”. So imagine how Gordon Brown must be feeling after enduring three weeks of political to-and-fro, that have seen him under considerable pressure from … Continue Reading…