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CSIS Europe Program E-Watch Summary - November 2005

Core Content

The CSIS Europe Program E-Watch for November 2005 provides a comprehensive overview of recent events, news, and analyses related to the European Union (EU), NATO, and transatlantic relations. It highlights the ongoing efforts of the CSIS to monitor and analyze developments in Europe and its relationship with the United States. The bulletin includes details of events, news stories, and reports that reflect the political, economic, and security dynamics of the region.

Main Events

Transatlantic Briefings and Meetings

• October 31: CSIS hosted a briefing with Jean de Ponton d'Amecourt, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the French Ministry of Defense, discussing France's role in the war on terror and international military operations.
• November 1: CSIS organized a briefing with Lt. Gen. Johann-Georg Dora, Deputy Chief of Staff for the German Bundeswehr, focusing on EU defense integration and Germany's NATO commitment.
• November 2: The European Defense Integration Report was launched in Washington, with a keynote by Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani.
• November 7: A Statesmen's Forum featuring Rt. Hon. John Reid, UK Secretary of Defense, discussed U.S.-UK relations and defense cooperation.
• November 10: The New European Democracies Project (NEDP) was launched, aiming to support the democratic development of post-communist states in Europe.

Congressional Staff Forum

• November 14: A forum on "European Defense Integration: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Capabilities" was held on Capitol Hill, led by Michèle A. Flournoy and Julianne Smith.

Key News & Analysis

Immigration and Security

• The EU adopted a two-pronged approach to illegal immigration during the Hampton Court summit.
• France faced riots in its suburbs following the deaths of two young men of North African descent, raising concerns about political instability and its economic impact.
• The EU is planning an investigation into alleged CIA secret jails in Eastern Europe.

Defense and NATO

• NATO announced plans to expand its troop presence in Afghanistan and consider merging ISAF with U.S. forces.
• Germany voted to extend its military mandate in the global war on terror.
• EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to restart negotiations on the 2007-2013 budget and WTO talks.

Enlargement and Domestic Politics

• Turkey faces a daunting list of accession tasks.
• Bulgaria and Romania risk delayed EU entry if they fail to improve anti-corruption and administrative capacity.
• Estonia, Lithuania, and Slovenia are urged to prepare more thoroughly for the introduction of the euro.
• Italy is involved in legal battles over CIA activities and has faced internal political divisions over intelligence reforms.
• Poland transitioned to a conservative minority government, with a focus on increasing social spending.

Transatlantic Relations

• The U.S. and EU face challenges in maintaining a strong partnership, with concerns over EU internal strife, economic policies, and security issues.
• The China arms embargo was not a priority during U.S.-EU talks, despite lingering tensions.
• The Test of Will, Tests of Efficacy report from the CSIS Initiative for a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership outlines a six-point agenda to strengthen the transatlantic alliance, focusing on:
  • Preventing Iran's nuclear weapons acquisition
  • Securing Ukraine's democratic future
  • Fighting international terrorism
  • Controlling WMD proliferation
  • Facilitating trade and economic growth
  • Strengthening European defense capabilities

Key Publications and Reports

• "The United States, The European Union, and NATO: After the Cold War and Beyond Iraq" by Simon Serfaty discusses the evolution of transatlantic relations and the future of the alliance.
• "Vital Partnership: Power and Order America and Europe Beyond Iraq" by Serfaty is a political and historical analysis of U.S.-EU relations.
• "Diverging Paths Hurt U.S. and Europe" by Bates Gill and Robin Niblett explores the growing gap between the U.S. and Europe.
• "Germany Stalled" by Serfaty analyzes the 2005 German elections and their impact on European institutional renewal.
• "Europe in 2005: A Distracted Partner" by Niblett and Serfaty highlights Europe's preoccupation with internal politics over transatlantic cooperation.

Europe Program Director: Robin Niblett

• Niblett has been quoted and interviewed in various media outlets, including BBC, USA Today, and Financial Times, on topics such as French-U.S. relations, EU internal challenges, and the impact of the EU Constitutional Treaty rejection.
• He has contributed to reports on transatlantic relations, NATO, and European defense, emphasizing the need for greater cooperation and strategic alignment.

Europe Program Senior Adviser: Simon Serfaty

• Serfaty has authored and contributed to several key reports and analyses, including:
  • "A Europe of Weak Leaders"
  • "Deadlocked Destiny"
  • "Terms of Estrangement: French-American Relations in Perspective"
  • "Handle Europe With Care"
  • "The U.S., the EU, and NATO: After the Cold War and Beyond Iraq"
• He has also participated in panel discussions and speeches on European defense, transatlantic relations, and U.S. foreign policy.

Additional CSIS Europe-Related News

• The New European Democracies Project (NEDP) now includes all post-communist states from the Baltic to the Black Seas.
• The International Action Commissions (IACs) continue to organize events and discussions on Euro-Atlantic and U.S.-EU-Poland relations.

Conclusion

The November 2005 CSIS Europe Program E-Watch underscores the complex and evolving nature of transatlantic relations, European defense integration, and the challenges of EU enlargement and internal cohesion. It highlights the role of think tanks in shaping policy and the need for strategic cooperation between the U.S. and Europe to address global security and economic challenges.