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CSIS Initiative for a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership Summary

Core Content

The CSIS Initiative for a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership is a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the relationship between the United States and Europe in the context of evolving global challenges. It involves a range of activities, including task forces, working groups, dialogues, and visits, with the goal of fostering common strategic priorities, shared values, and effective cooperation in defense, security, and policy areas.

Main Activities and Events

• NSPD-23 Task Force

  • First session: March 1
  • Second session: March 12
  • Focus: Examining the implementation of NSPD-23, a U.S. directive promoting missile defense cooperation with allies.
  • Task Force led by Frank Cevasco, a defense expert.
  • Aims to assess government-to-government cooperation and industry involvement in missile defense programs.
  • Final report expected later in spring 2004.

• Working Group on Demographic Trends

  • First session: March 16, on "Defining the Challenges"
  • Second session: April 20, on "Implications for the Economy"
  • Focus: Analyzing demographic changes in Europe and the U.S. and their impact on transatlantic relations, including economic, political, and social dimensions.
  • Includes contributions from experts like David Earnest and Dan Goure.
  • Future activities include nation-specific studies sponsored by the Europe Program.

• Transatlantic Dialogue on Global Terrorism

  • First meeting: January 26-27, 2004, in Brussels
  • Second meeting: April 19-20, 2004, in Washington, DC
  • Third meeting: Scheduled for June 2004 in Spain
  • Led by CSIS Senior Fellow Dan Benjamin, focusing on intelligence sharing and non-military approaches to counterterrorism.
  • Supported by the European Commission and the German Marshall Fund.

• Congressional Staff Visit to Brussels

  • Scheduled for April 24-27, 2004
  • Organized in collaboration with the Transatlantic Policy Network (TPN) and ISIS Brussels
  • Aims to re-establish personal and institutional ties between U.S. and European parliamentarians through dialogue and informal engagement.
  • Emphasizes security issues but also includes events to foster long-term cooperation and understanding.

Key Figures and Leadership

• Co-Chairs of the Initiative:

  • Giuliano Amato: Former Italian Prime Minister and Senate member.
  • Harold Brown: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CSIS Trustee.
  • Carla Hills: Former U.S. Trade Representative and CSIS Trustee.
  • Lord George Robertson: Former NATO Secretary General and UK Defence Secretary.

• Steering Committee:

  • Expected to be formed later in spring 2004.
  • Composed of former senior officials, political and military leaders, business executives, and opinion leaders.
  • A plenary meeting is planned for November 8, 2004, in Washington, DC.

• Task Force Leaders:

  • Pierre Chao (AGS Task Force)
  • General Joseph Ralston and General Klaus Naumann (Defense Specialization Task Force)
  • Michèle Flournoy (Director of the Defense Specialization effort)
  • CSIS President John Hamre (actively involved in defense-related discussions)

Key Themes and Issues

• Demographic Changes:

  • Europe is aging, shrinking, and becoming more culturally diverse.
  • The U.S. is expected to grow in population and become more youthful and diverse.
  • These trends affect economic dynamics, political systems, and transatlantic cohesion.

• Defense Industrial Cooperation:

  • Challenges in implementing the Air to Ground System (AGS) program due to political, technical, economic, and legal hurdles.
  • Need for better coordination between governments and industry to reduce risk and facilitate technology transfer.
  • Potential for future Task Forces on topics like the Buy America Act, Galileo, export controls, and defense budget issues.

• Transatlantic Relationship:

  • Emphasizes the importance of shared values and converging interests.
  • Highlights the need for complementary actions and institutional partnerships to address global challenges like terrorism and weapon proliferation.

Recommended Literature

• The Choice: Global Domination or Global Leadership by Zbigniew Brzezinski
• La Tentation Imperiale by Simon Serfaty
• Visions of America and Europe: September 11, Iraq, and Transatlantic Relations edited by Christina V. Balis and Simon Serfaty

Quote of the Month

"Today we see a monstrous assault on European democracy and all of Europe must stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Spain as they find themselves in the front line against the evil of world terrorism."
— Denis MacShane, UK Minister for Europe, The Guardian, March 11, 2004.

Conclusion

The CSIS Initiative is committed to exploring the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and Europe, with a focus on demographic trends, defense industrial cooperation, and global security challenges. Through structured dialogues, working groups, and policy initiatives, it seeks to build a stronger, more coordinated Euro-Atlantic community for the 21st century.