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.
Discussion with Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai: Quo Vadis Hungary?
December 07, 2012
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?”
An economic NATO
Jorge Benitez | December 06, 2012
From David Ignatius, Washington Post: [A] big idea is taking shape that could revitalize the U.S.-European partnership for the 21st century.
Clinton: A transatlantic trade deal will generate 'hundreds of billions of dollars for our economies'
Jorge Benitez | November 29, 2012
From Hillary Rodham Clinton, Department of State: Perhaps the most important question in the years ahead will be whether we invest as much energy into our economic relationship as we have put into our security relationship.
NATO Needs Robust European and US Economies
Jorge Benitez | November 29, 2012
From James L. Jones & Thomas J. Donohue, New Atlanticist: There's a growing and welcome awareness among NATO partners that we can't meet our security needs without stronger, healthier economies.
Luncheon with European Parliament President Martin Schulz
November 27, 2012
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
November 15, 2012
On Thursday, November 15, the Atlantic Council hosted His Excellency Yves Rossier, state secretary of Switzerland, for an off-the-record strategy session.
US Policy Toward the Balkans: A Discussion with Philip Gordon
November 13, 2012
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
November 13, 2012
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 pat
Burwell: It's Time for Free Trade with Europe (US News & World Report)
November 13, 2012
Fran Burwell, director of the Transatlantic Relations Program, wrote an op-ed titled "It's Time for Free Trade With Europe" in US News & World Report.
Ukraine's Paradoxical Election
Adrian Karatnycky | October 29, 2012
Ukrainian voters elected a new parliament Sunday but already the initial results point to a modest rebuke for President Viktor Yanukovych and his ruling Regions Party.
Program Staff
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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.
