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Transatlantic Relations

Promoting the Vital Transatlantic Bond between Europe and the United States.
AJC has long taken an active role in promoting the vital transatlantic bond between Europe and the United States. One might even say that the transatlantic partnership is part and parcel of AJC’s DNA.
Even before the breakup of the Soviet Union, AJC was the first American Jewish organization to call for the recognition of the independence of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. In addition, as a staunch supporter also of the Western military alliance, AJC was an early advocate for NATO enlargement and testified in 1997 before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in support of the admission of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
The AJC Transatlantic Institute is today a crucial vehicle for fostering dialogue between partners on both sides of the Atlantic on the critical issues of mutual concern.
The Transatlantic-Dialogue-Luncheon Event Series
As part of its work to strengthen the U.S.-European relationship, the AJC Transatlantic Institute has been co-organizing for over a decade with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation its triannual Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon. The series addresses topical transatlantic issues, ranging from trade policy to counter-terrorism efforts.
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Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon:The First 100 Days of Donald Trump’s Presidency
The first 100 days of every new US administration uncover the first benchmark of achievements. From the beginning of his tenure, President Donald Trump has challenged established practices.
The Executive Orders on immigration and moving away from...
Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon: Balancing Security Versus Liberty in the Age of Global Terrorism
The AJC Transatlantic Institute partnered with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Europe for our latest Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon: “Balancing Security Versus Liberty in the Age of Global Terrorism.” The discussion is as salient now as ever, as policy makers juggle...
2nd Transatlantic Security Conference - Moving Beyond Polemics: The Real Value of the Transatlantic Relationship
Welcome and opening remarks
Hans H. Stein
Director, International Political Dialogue, FNF
Daniel Schwammenthal
Director, AJC Transatlantic Institute
Panel 1: Can the West trust Iran? (10:30-12:00)...
The Geopolitical Role of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean:Regional Stability, Energy Security and Counterterrorism
Hosted by the AJC Transatlantic Institute, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, spoke to a select audience of Ambassadors, EU diplomats, and journalists. Below is the transcript of his opening remarks:
“Allow me...
Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon: Shale Gas in Europe – Potential Gains and Risks and its Impact on Foreign Policy”
The shale gas revolution in the US has sparked a heated debate also in Europe. Lower energy prices and energy independence, especially in the context of conflict with and in the European neighbourhood, are the main arguments put forward in favour of shale gas extraction in...
Conference - After the U.S. Elections: Perspectives on the Future of the Transatlantic Relationship
The transatlantic relationship is shaped by shared values and shared goals. The occa- sionally different assessments and evaluations across all political fields between the White House, Congress as well as the European capitals, show that the relationship is not purely plain...
Transatlantic Dialogue Luncheon: U.S. Elections 2016 – An Outlook with 12 Days to go
In the third and final segment of Transatlantic Luncheon Dialogue series in 2016, the AJC Transatlantic Institute held in collabloration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation a timely panel discussion last Thursday entitled "US Elections 2016: 12 days to go – an outlook."...
Ambassador Dennis Ross on "Iran and the West"
TAI and the German Marshall Fund co-hosted a briefing with Ambassador Dennis Ross for a select audience of Members of the European Parliament, EU and NATO officials as well as high-ranking diplomats. Ambassador Ross, who has served as Middle East advisor to U.S. presidents...
The Future of NATO:Securing the Transatlantic Alliance In Turbulent Times
The AJC Transatlantic Institute and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation hosted Ambassadors Kay Bailey Hutchison and Hans-Dieter Lucas for a discussion on the future of the transatlantic alliance. Lithuanian MEP Petras Auštrevičius (Renew Europe,...
Pre-Summit Dinner with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras
On 25 June, the eve of the last European Council of Greece's presidency, the AJC Transatlantic Institute hosted Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras for a special dinner in front of a very high-level Brussels crowd. Prime Minister Samaras spoke passionately about the...