The Future of Europe in an Interconnected and Polycentric World

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The Atlantic Council and the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) hosted a lunch debate and presentation of the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) report.

The ESPAS report, “Global Trends 2030 – Citizens in an Interconnected and Polycentric World” assesses the long-term political and economic environment facing the European Union and the world over the next twenty years. The report identifies key trends that will shape the immediate future including climate change and resource scarcity, the growth of a global middle class, and the rise of China and other regional middle powers.

Introduction by 

João Vale de Almeida
Head
Delegation of the European Union to the United States

Featuring 

Mathew J. Burrows
Counselor
US National Intelligence Council 

James Elles
Chairman
Transatlantic Policy Network 

Alvaro de Vasconcelos
Director
European Union Institute for Security Studies 

Moderated by 

Banning Garrett
Director, Strategic Foresight Initiative
Atlantic Council 

This event is hosted in partnership with The European Union Institute for Security Studies.

Related Experts: Mathew Burrows

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