EuroZone and NATO Seminar

A Political-Economic Conflict Seminar

To Be Announced   |   Capitol Hill Club   |   Washington, DC

Five-hundred years ago, Europe began to emerge as the dynamic center of world politics. Driven by intellectual ferment, global exploration, scientific and technological advances — not to mention economic and political revolutions — the European states struggled among themselves for mastery of the continent and global pre-eminence.

Today, Europe's economic crisis, along with demographic changes unforeseen a generation ago, threatens to destabilize the entire region from Ireland to Greece. The rise of Asia, as well as economic problems in the Euro-Zone, have signaled for some a definitive shift of the international center of gravity away from Europe. Yet to a substantial degree, European politics, economics and social values continue to attract world attention, if only to see whether the European Community survives in one piece. And, however frayed, America's ties with Europe remain the central element of U.S. multilateral diplomacy and strategic planning.

This workshop is intended to examine the continuing struggles within Europe to define the character of European power and its relationship to the rest of the world. Drawing on the expertise of more than a dozen noted authorities in their fields, this workshop will focus on the economic and political changes taking place in Europe.

 

SEMINAR TOPICS*

• Economic Collapse Threatens the Euro-Zone
• The Rise of European Nationalism
• Europe's Demographic Time Bomb
• The Changing Role of NATO: Transformation of Europe's Security Environment
• Russia and the Future of Europe
• Coping with America's Allies in Western Europe
• Radical Islam in the Heart of Europe
• Modern Europe and the Global Economic Crisis
• Europe and the Rise of China: Subordination, or Struggle?
• New Economic Realities and the Future of th European Welfare State
• An Assessment of European Power, Identity, and National Defense Capabilities
• The U.S. and the United Nations
• *The above topics may change to address changing current events at the time of the seminar.

 

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS

Great job; I really enjoyed it.

Super program; enjoyed the different perspectives/points of view

Excellent location for this program; excellent content

Excellent speakers with diverse points of view—very intellectually stimulating

The most fascinating seminar in which I've every participated. The speakers had first-hand knowledge of the topics which lent much credibility to their lectures.

Excellent course

An excellent program; don't change a thing!

Great program; great speakers with an impressive breadth of knowledge

The program far exceeded expectation! Bravo! Information will be extremely useful; I look forward to future seminars!

This was an outstanding class!! I greatly enjoyed it and learned a ton!

This was very informative and thought-provoking. I would love to attend future sessions.

Each of the speakers was exceptional. The topics were relevant, well-delivered, and just the right length.

The level of expertise and experience of your speakers is incredible. Thank you for exposing us to them!

On a daily basis, my focus is very narrow so it is refreshing to discuss the world's pressing issues at a "macro" level. It helps tie issues together and keeps the mind stimulated! Thanks

Solid overviews for the time allotted to cover such broad issues

 

MODERATOR

The program moderator will be of international stature and will have extensive professional experience in the policy issues covered in this three-day seminar. The moderator will facilitate, when necessary, dialogue between the speakers and participants, as well as lead the group discussions and Q&A sessions.

 

FEE

The fee for each three-day Foreign Policy Seminar is $1,985 per person. The program will feature approximately 12-15 separate presentations. Also included are continental breakfast and working luncheons. The seminar will be held in a private meeting room at the Capitol Hill Club. An on-site staff person will assist participants as needed and coordinate daily activities.

 

REGISTRATION

The target audience for these seminars are civilians (GS-15 and above) and military (O-6 and above). Others who have a special interest in the subject, need-to-know, or are in key positions may apply. Seminar space is limited to assure participants have ample time for open discussion with presenters. Upon registration, attendees will receive confirmation via email. Cancellations will be accepted in writing up to two weeks prior to each program. After that time, substitutions will be accepted. The Agency will be billed if registration is cancelled after the deadline.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call Iris Fernandez or Patricia Patton at 703-684-8807.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Foreign Policy Seminars will be held in a private meeting room at the Capitol Hill Club, located at 300 First Street, SE, Washington, DC. The Club is directly across the street from the Capitol South Metro Station (Blue and Orange Lines). Business attire for participants is required. Military uniform is optional.

Reporting information concerning registration time and workshop start and end times will be sent to all participants approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of each program. The seminar meeting room will be open at 7:30 am and seminars will be conducted from 8:00 to 4:00 pm.

These programs are informal and strictly "off-the-record." No video, power point or audio-visual aids are utilized in the presentations.

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