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05/02/2016 - 05/02/2016 | Berlin

Focus on Europe? The US Army and European Defense

Keynote and discussion with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Brig. Gen. Markus Laubenthal, Chief of Staff and Christian Mölling, Senior Resident Transatlantic Fellow at The German Marshall Fund. Moderation: Wolfgang Ischinger, Senior Professor for Security Policy and Diplomatic Practice at The Hertie School.

A few years ago, the US administration announced its rebalance to Asia. Europe at the time seemed at peace, while the United States expected serious security challenges to emerge in the Asia-Pacific. However, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its covert aggression in Eastern Ukraine have altered the security parameters of the “Old Continent”.

As a result, the United States has announced a major overhaul of its European presence. The US Army has provided the bulk of the military response to a more assertive Russia and reinforced its reassurance measures for Eastern Europe. Still, many Europeans are worried about isolationist tendencies in the United States, and some even complain openly about a lack of leadership and a US retreat from the world.

Are we witnessing a new US focus on Europe today? Is the new posture a long-term commitment or a temporary reinforcement? What will the upcoming NATO summit in Warsaw bring? And what does the US expect from its European partners? Finally, does NATO need to be afraid of Russia?

Information on participating / attending:
Please note that by registering for this event you agree to adhere to the Chatham House Rule.

Please register via events@hertie-school.org, mentioning your name and affiliation.

Date:

05/02/2016 19:30 - 05/02/2016 21:00

Registration deadline:

05/01/2016

Event venue:

Friedrichstraße 180
10117 Berlin
Berlin
Germany

Target group:

all interested persons

Email address:

Relevance:

transregional, national

Subject areas:

Politics

Types of events:

Seminar / workshop / discussion

Entry:

04/19/2016

Sender/author:

Vincent Venus

Department:

Pressestelle

Event is free:

yes

Language of the text:

English

URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event54052


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