Program: Future Europe Initiative

The Atlantic Treaty Association Bureau Visits the Atlantic Council

By Jason Harmala

On March 25, 2013, the Transatlantic Relations Program hosted the leadership of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) for an off-the-record discussion with a group of Atlantic Council staff and representatives. ATA President Karl Lamers provided remarks to kick off a conversation on issues of common concern for the transatlantic partners including the future of NATO, […]

SACEUR Stavridis: 5 reasons why Europe is so important to the U.S.

By James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee

From James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee:  Former Secretary Panetta has also stated it clearly: “We live in a world of growing danger and uncertainty where we face threats from violent extremism, nuclear proliferation, rising powers, and cyber attack.

Roundtable on Argentina with Buenos Aires Cabinet Chief

On Friday, March 15, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with Buenos Aires Cabinet Chief Horacio Rodriguez Larreta. The event was part of the Atlantic Council’s new initiative to explore Latin America’s role in the transatlantic relationship alongside Europe and the United States.

Discussion with Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai: Quo Vadis Hungary?

By Jason Harmala

On December 7, 2012, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations and Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted former Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai for an off-the-record lunch discussion on “Quo Vadis, Hungary?”

Luncheon with European Parliament President Martin Schulz

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, November 27, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations hosted His Excellency Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, for an off-the-record luncheon discussion.

Strategy Session with Swiss State Secretary Yves Rossier

By Jason Harmala

On Thursday, November 15, the Atlantic Council hosted His Excellency Yves Rossier, state secretary of Switzerland, for an off-the-record strategy session. The session brought US and European experts together to discuss a number of issues, including transatlantic relations in light of the “pivot to Asia,” NATO partnerships, opportunities for transatlantic cooperation in the broader Middle […]

US Policy Toward the Balkans: A Discussion with Philip Gordon

By Jason Harmala

On November 13, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations hosted a public discussion on “US Policy toward the Balkans.” The event featured Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon.

Moving the Balkans and Bosnia Forward: A Post-Dayton Roadmap

By Jason Harmala

On November 13-14, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted the workshop, “Moving the Balkans and Bosnia Forward: A Post-Dayton Roadmap.” The private, off-the-record workshop focused on identifying regional and national initiatives that could encourage the Balkans region to continue on the path toward Euro-Atlantic integration. Download the workshop summary