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Challenges of the Twenty-First Century > 2009-2010 Seminar Schedule

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Challenges of the 21st Century: European and American Perspectives Series
Date: September 17, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Yenching Auditorium, 2 Divinity Ave.
This is open to the public.

"Europe in the World"

Moderator/Chair
Walt, Stephen M.
Faculty Associate. Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School.
Speakers
Solana, Javier
European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Challenges of the 21st Century: European and American Perspectives Series
Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, 27 Kirkland St., Lower Level Conference Room
This is open to the public.

"Trade Policy in Crisis- Problem or Solution?"

 

Please note: this event is open to graduate students only.

Moderator/Chair
Lawrence, Robert Z.
Faculty Associate. Albert L. Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment, Harvard Kennedy School.
Speakers
O'Sullivan, David
Director General for Trade, European Commission.

Challenges of the 21st Century: European and American Perspectives Series
Date: November 5, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland St., Lower Level Conference Room
This is open to the public.

"The EU’s Response to the Financial Crisis: Changes in the European Financial Landscape due to the Market Turmoil"


Co-sponsored by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University, the Karamanlis Chair at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and the Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe.

Moderator/Chair
Hall, Peter A.
Senior Adviser; Faculty Associate. Krupp Foundation Professor of European Studies, Department of Government, Harvard University.
Speakers
Maystadt, Philippe
President, European Investment Bank.
De Boeck, Karel
CEO, Fortis Holding.

Challenges of the 21st Century: European and American Perspectives Series
Date: November 24, 2009
Time: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland St., Lower Level Conference Room
This is open to the public.

"Is Europe a Failed Democracy? Will the Lisbon Treaty Make a Difference? And if Not, What Will?"

Organized by Renée Haferkamp. Sponsored by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University, co-sponsored by the Karamanlis Chair at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, the Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe, and the Nicolas Janssen Family Fund in Brussels.
Speakers
Faull, Jonathan
Director General for Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission.
Piris, Jean-Claude
Director General of the Legal Service, Council of the European Union.
Weiler, Joseph
University Professor, Joseph Straus Professor of Law and European Union, Jean Monnet Chair, NYU School of Law.

Challenges of the 21st Century: European and American Perspectives Series
Date: December 3, 2009
Time: 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland St., Lower Level Conference Room
This is open to the public.

"Why Europe Must Resist the Lure of Genteel Decline"

Organized by Renée Haferkamp. Sponsored by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University, co-sponsored by the Karamanlis Chair at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, the Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe, and the Nicolas Janssen Family Fund in Brussels.

Moderator/Chair
Hoffmann, Stanley H.
Senior Adviser; Faculty Associate. Paul and Catherine Buttenwieser University Professor, Department of Government, Harvard University.
Speakers
Rennie, David
EU correspondent and Charlemagne Columnist, The Economist.