Program Publications
France: Back to the Future
Rethinking the Russia Reset
A US-EU Action Plan for Supporting Democratization: Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia
Georgia in the West: A Policy Road Map to Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Future
Roma Inclusion: A Call for Central European Leadership
Transatlantic Relations
The Program on Transatlantic Relations fosters dialogue and analysis on Europe’s evolving regional and global role. Its core work underpins the Council’s transatlantic foundations, reinforcing the importance of the Euro-Atlantic community and identifying critical avenues for future cooperation. To address the most central issues, a network of policy-makers, business leaders, and leading analysts is engaged to assess US-European bilateral relations, the influence of the European Union (and its member states) as a global player, and the state of democracy and stability in Europe’s East. The Transatlantic Relations Program develops recommendations for greater transatlantic cooperation via the following activities:
Wroclaw Global Forum: The annual Wroclaw Global Forum brings together top US and European decision-makers and business leaders to discuss Central Europe’s role as a critical partner in US efforts to strengthen ties across the Atlantic, and as an increasingly important player in determining Europe’s regional and global role.
The Atlantic Council Freedom Awards: Wroclaw is also home to the Council’s annual Freedom Awards Dinner, which recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations that defend and advance the cause of freedom around the world. Awardees include Ales Byalyatski, Hillary Clinton, Václav Havel, and Wladyslaw Bartoszewski.
Completing Europe Whole and Free: The program seeks to reinvigorate the policy debate in Washington and Europe about advancing Euro-Atlantic integration and democratic reforms in the Western Balkans and Europe’s East by organizing activities focused on the economic and political choices facing the region.
Fostering a Strategic US-EU Dialogue: Through roundtable discussions, workshops, and public appearances by high-level European Union officials, the program strengthens US-EU dialogue on strategic issues ranging from security policy to trade initiatives.
International Law: Through the Transatlantic Dialogues on International Law, the program has explored US-European differences over international legal issues as well as transatlantic cooperation in fostering international observance of human rights law. In 2012, the program will focus on the future of rule of law, and particularly how corporate, NGO, and government actors can work together to advance greater investment in rule of law.
Transatlantic Cooperation on Latin America: Recognizing Latin America’s growing status as a partner to the US and Europe, both in terms of interests and values, the program will organize a Task Force to examine relations between the United States, Europe and Latin America and to chart a new course forward.
Jones: 'Pivot to Asia' Regretable Word Choice
James Joyner | March 01, 2013
General Jim Jones, former national security advisor to President Obama, said "pivot to Asia" are probably "the words we regret most." While there's no question that the Asia-Pacific is more important than ever, the phrase signaled that other regions, notably Europe and Africa, were therefore less important.
The World from Berlin: 'It's Worth Promoting Economic NATO'
Jorge Benitez | February 14, 2013
From Daryl Lindsey, Spiegel: The European Union and United States say they will soon begin negotiations to create the world's largest free-trade zone. German editorialists argue a deal is necessary if the West wants to help shape global politics and address the challenge of a rising China.
Time for Obama administration to appreciate European allies
Jorge Benitez | February 13, 2013
From Simona Kordosova, New Atlanticist: [I]f challenged, Europe is more willing and able to carry the security burden than its reputation indicates.
Rasmussen: 'NATO cannot act as the world's policeman'
Jorge Benitez | February 11, 2013
From Andrew Rettman, EUobserver: Nato head Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that the alliance would only take action against Syria if Turkey is attacked.
Free trade between the US and Europe may be the signature foreign-policy achievement of Obama 2.0
Jorge Benitez | February 05, 2013
From Robert A. Manning, National Interest: [C]onsidering the messy geopolitical landscape with few opportunities and no shortage of challenges, a successful new U.S.-EU accord could well end up as the signature foreign-policy achievement of Obama 2.0.
NATO Chief: Mali and Libya exposed gaps in European defense capabilities
Jorge Benitez | February 04, 2013
From James Blitz, Financial Times: France’s military intervention in Mali has provided a fresh indication of how European states rely heavily on the US when trying to conduct their own operations, Nato’s secretary-general has warned.
Secretary General: 'Three serious gaps' threaten NATO's 'military capacity and political credibility'
Jorge Benitez | January 31, 2013
From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO: [D]efence spending among the Allies is increasingly uneven, not just between North America and Europe, but also among European Allies.
Atlanticist nominations offer Europe a valuable opportunity
Jorge Benitez | January 11, 2013
From Philip Stevens, Financial Times: Mr Obama’s nominations of John Kerry to the state department and Chuck Hagel to the Pentagon would fill these two top posts with politicians that Europeans should clamour to do business with.
Burwell on Britain's EU Membership (BBC Radio Today)
January 10, 2013Atlantic Council Vice President and Director of Transatlantic Relations Frances G. Burwell speaks with BBC radio’s Today program on Britain’s membership in the European Union.
Security issues will test transatlantic co-operation in 2013
Jorge Benitez | January 10, 2013
From Bruce Stokes, European Voice: Both Pew and GMF surveys show that Americans and Europeans continue to back NATO, but they want out of Afghanistan, currently a joint US-European military operation. How that disengagement is managed may shape future public support for NATO.
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2013 Wroclaw Global Forum
From June 13-14, the 2013 WrocÅ‚aw Global Forum will bring together over 350 top policy-makers and business leaders to explore the region’s impact as an actor in Europe, as well as its crucial role in the transatlantic partnership and on the global stage.
The Trilateral Bond: Mapping a New Era for Latin America, the United States, and Europe
On May 14, please join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and the Program on Transatlantic Relations for the official release of the Transatlantic Task Force on Latin America’s report, The Trilateral Bond: Mapping a New Era for Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
Discussion on Bosnia's NATO Ambitions with Deputy Foreign Minister Trisic-Babic
On Wednesday, April 24, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted Ana Trišić-Babić, deputy foreign minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina for an off-the-record discussion on Bosnia’s NATO ambitions in light of a changing regional context.
Roundtable and Dinner Discussion with Former First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Khoroshkovsky
On Monday, April 22, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted H.E. Valery Khoroshkovsky, former first deputy prime minister of Ukraine, for an off-the-record discussion of Ukraine’s trajectory towards the European community.
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?
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
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.
