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CSIS Europe Program E-Watch Summary - May 2006

Core Content

The CSIS Europe Program E-Watch for May 2006 is a monthly bulletin that provides updates on upcoming and recent events, news, and analyses related to European and transatlantic affairs. It is managed by Robin Niblett, the Europe Program Director, and includes insights from CSIS experts like Simon Serfaty, who holds the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy.

The bulletin highlights key developments in EU and U.S. relations, as well as internal EU dynamics and global security issues. It also includes a list of recent CSIS publications and outreach activities.

Main Events

Upcoming Events (May - June 2006)

• May 30th - "Atlantic Rendez-Vous" Satellite Debate:
  A transatlantic security debate co-hosted by the CSIS Europe Program and Friends of Europe.
  • Confirmed speaker: EU Commissioner for Justice, Freedom, and Security, Franco Frattini
  • Invited speaker: Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Jackson
  • Format: Simultaneous satellite broadcast between Washington, D.C. and Brussels

Recent Events (April - May 2006)

• April 28-30th - Second Annual Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Initiative for a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership:
  Held in Berchtesgaden, Germany.

  • Key topics: Facing a Rising China, Transatlantic Economic Diplomacy, Russia and Europe, Political Islam

• April 18th - Meeting with Nabi Sensoy, Ambassador of Turkey:
  Co-hosted by the CSIS Europe Program and the CSIS Turkey Project.

  • Focus: Triangular relationship between the U.S., EU, and Turkey

• April 14th - Transatlantic Approaches to Sanctions:
  Second working group meeting in New York.

  • Outcome: Final report to be released later in the spring

Key News & Analysis (April - May 2006)

EU and EU-related Developments

• Serbia and Mladic:
  The EU's ultimatum to Serbia to arrest war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic expired, with him still at large.

  • Impact: EU suspended talks with Serbia

• EU Border Policy:
  On May 1, Finland, Spain, Portugal, and Greece opened their borders to laborers from Central and Eastern Europe.

• Economic Growth:
  The EU's economic growth projection for the Eurozone was increased to 2.1% from 1.9%.

• Estonia:
  Postponed euro adoption to January 1, 2008, due to inflation rate requirements not being met.

• Italy:
  Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Prime Minister on May 2 after a contested election loss.

  • Successor: Romano Prodi
  • New Parliament: Elected leaders set stage for new president selection

• Spain:
  Introduced a policy to increase women's presence in political campaigns and corporate boards to 40%.

• Poland:
  Law and Justice Party formed a coalition with populist and conservative parties.

  • Foreign Policy Concerns: Polish defense minister criticized Germany's pipeline deal with Russia

Transatlantic Relations

• U.S. and EU on Iran:
  The U.S., Britain, and France drafted a UN Security Council resolution to halt Iran's nuclear program.

• CIA Activities:
  European Parliament urged the adoption of a new Transatlantic Partnership Agreement to improve relations.

• NATO and Defense:

  • UK Troops in Afghanistan: Replaced U.S. forces in Helmand province
  • Sanctions on Iran: No consensus reached among NATO allies

• Trade Disputes:
  The U.S. was found to have violated WTO rules by imposing anti-dumping duties on the EU, resulting in additional tariffs.

Recent CSIS Publications

Energy & Security

• Conference Report: U.S.-German Bilateral Dialogue (November 2005)
  • Available at: http://www.csis.org/europe

Visions of the Atlantic Alliance

• Edited by Simon Serfaty, CSIS Press (December 2005)
  • Features perspectives from U.S. and European scholars on transatlantic issues
  • Available at: http://www.csis.org/component/option,com_csis_pubs/task,view/id,2584/

Test of Will, Tests of Efficacy

• 2005 Report by CSIS Initiative for a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership
  • Six-point agenda to strengthen transatlantic cooperation
  • Topics: Iran, Ukraine, terrorism, WMD proliferation, trade, European defense
  • Download: http://csis.zoovy.com/product/0892064668

Europe Program Director Dr. Robin Niblett's Recent Activities

Publications

• "Europe Inside-Out" – The Washington Quarterly, Winter 2005-2006
• "Diverging paths hurt U.S. and Europe" – International Herald Tribune, September 6, 2005

Outreach

• Interviewed by BBC World News – November 8, 2005
• Featured lecturer at Sarasota Institute – February 2006
• Quoted in various media – Including Agence France Presse, USA Today, and The Associated Press

Senior Advisor Dr. Simon Serfaty's Recent Activities

Publications

• "Vital Partnership: Power and Order America and Europe Beyond Iraq" – Rowman & Littlefield, May 2005
• "Electron Results - The Worst Possible Outcome" – U.S-Italia Weekly, April 2006
• "A Europe of Weak Leaders" – International Herald Tribune, October 2005

Outreach

• Featured speaker at multiple events – Including the World Affairs Council Lecture Series and the Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale
• Panelist at seminars and conferences – Focused on EU enlargement, transatlantic relations, and Islamic extremism

Other Europe-Related CSIS Program News

• New European Democracies Project (NEDP):

  • Director: Janusz Bugajski
  • Publication: Select Briefing – Weekly newsletter on developments in new EU member states
  • Subscription: Email to nedp@csis.org

• International Action Commissions (IAC):

  • Director: George W. Handy
  • Contact: Laura Jones at ljones@csis.org or (202) 457-8728

Support and Contact

• Support: The German Marshall Fund of the United States
• Contact for Events: Natalia Filipiak at (202) 775-3138 or NFilipiak@csis.org
• Unsubscribe: Email Natalia Filipiak with "unsubscribe" in the subject line

Conclusion

The May 2006 E-Watch highlights the evolving dynamics between the EU and the U.S., focusing on security, economic policy, and political developments. It underscores the challenges and opportunities in transatlantic relations, especially in the context of global issues like Iran's nuclear program, terrorism, and EU enlargement. CSIS continues to play a key role in analyzing and promoting dialogue on these critical topics.