Podcast appearances and mentions of Heather A Conley

In this special episode of The World Next Week, Heather A. Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon to discuss the books they recommend reading, the books they're looking forward to reading, and the podcasts they're listening to for fun this summer. (This is a rebroadcast.)   Read more about Jim, Bob, and Heather's picks on Jim's blog, The Water's Edge.   Jim's Picks Michael Mandelbaum, The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy (2022) Richard Cohen, Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past (2021) Laszlo Montgomery, The China History Podcast, Teacup Media   Bob's Picks Catherine Belton, Putin's People (2020) Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois (2021) Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, Gastropod, Vox Media Podcast Network   Heather's Picks Greg Behrman, The Most Noble Adventure: The Marshall Plan and How America Helped Rebuild Europe (2007) Patrick Radden Keefe, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland (2018) Todd Schulkin, Inside Julia's Kitchen, Heritage Radio Network   Additional Books, Podcasts, and Shows Mentioned on the Podcast Karen Dewisha, Putin's Kleptocracy (2014) Aaron L. Friedberg, Getting China Wrong (2022) Joseph Marion Jones, The Fifteen Weeks (1965) Michael Kimmage, The Abandonment of the West (2020) Sebastian Mallaby, The Power Law (2022) George Mitchell, Making Peace (1999) Yascha Mounk, The Great Experiment (2022) Benn Steil, The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War (2019) Ali Wyne, America's Great-Power Opportunity (2022) Heather A. Conley, “How Will Biden Handle Russia?” The President's Inbox, December 1, 2020 David Crowther, The History of England Mike Duncan, The History of Rome Jamie Jeffers, The British History Podcast Michael Mandelbaum, “America's Rise to Power,” The President's Inbox, May 7, 2022 Robin Pierson, The History of Byzantium Julia, HBO Max (2022)

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security, Heather A. Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Key takeaways from consequential NATO summit that included a new strategy, new US headquarters in Poland, growing rapid reaction force to 300,000, and technology investment — Analysis of alliance's new strategic concept and Turkey's decision, for now, to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO in exchange for tougher stance on terrorism — Whether alliance has staying power in the face of Russian efforts to undermine cohesion using energy, food and propaganda as weapons — Beijing's view of NATO summit and G7 pressure on Russia — Xi Jinping's trip to Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of city's turnover from British to Chinese rule — Update on impending Israeli election and Iran nuclear talks — Challenges recent Supreme Court verdicts on guns, abortion, religion and government's regulatory limits have on the Pentagon and military members — Global perceptions of high court's rulings

In this special episode of The World Next Week, Heather A. Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon to discuss the books they recommend reading, the books they're looking forward to reading, and the podcasts they're listening to for fun this summer.   Read more about Jim, Bob, and Heather's picks on Jim's blog, The Water's Edge.   Jim's Picks Michael Mandelbaum, The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy (2022) Richard Cohen, Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past (2021) Laszlo Montgomery, The China History Podcast, Teacup Media   Bob's Picks Catherine Belton, Putin's People (2020) Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois (2021) Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, Gastropod, Vox Media Podcast Network   Heather's Picks Greg Behrman, The Most Noble Adventure: The Marshall Plan and How America Helped Rebuild Europe (2007) Patrick Radden Keefe, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland (2018) Todd Schulkin, Inside Julia's Kitchen, Heritage Radio Network   Additional Books, Podcasts, and Shows Mentioned on the Podcast Karen Dewisha, Putin's Kleptocracy (2014) Aaron L. Friedberg, Getting China Wrong (2022) Joseph Marion Jones, The Fifteen Weeks (1965) Michael Kimmage, The Abandonment of the West (2020) Sebastian Mallaby, The Power Law (2022) George Mitchell, Making Peace (1999) Yascha Mounk, The Great Experiment (2022) Benn Steil, The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War (2019) Ali Wyne, America's Great-Power Opportunity (2022) Heather A. Conley, “How Will Biden Handle Russia?” The President's Inbox, December 1, 2020 David Crowther, The History of England Mike Duncan, The History of Rome Jamie Jeffers, The British History Podcast Michael Mandelbaum, “America's Rise to Power,” The President's Inbox, May 7, 2022 Robin Pierson, The History of Byzantium Julia, HBO Max (2022)

Gościem Wolnego Radia Europa była Heather A. Conley, była pracowniczka Departamentu Stanu w administracji George'a W. Busha odpowiedzialna za relacje z krajami Europy Środkowej i Północnej. Conley jest obecnie wiceprezeską think-tanku CSIS. Rozmawialiśmy m.in. o relacjach polsko-amerykańskich, o stanowisku administracji Joe Bidena wobec naruszeń praworządności przez polski rząd i o zbliżającym się „Szczycie dla demokracji” organizowanym przez amerykańskiego prezydenta. Rozmowa w języku angielskim.

The IIEA and the Department of Foreign Affairs jointly hosts this public webinar on “Ireland and the Arctic Council” to discuss some of the issues and opportunities arising from Ireland's application for observer status to the Council. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, delivers the keynote address. The proceeding panel is moderated by David Donoghue, former Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations and to the Russian Federation. The Arctic Council, established in 1996, is recognised as the primary forum for international cooperation and coordination in the Arctic region. The Council focuses in large part on environmental issues within the region and the situation of its indigenous peoples. About the Speakers: Keynote by: Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Richard Cronin is Principal Adviser for Marine Environment for the Irish government and the current chair of the OSPAR Commission. He leads a team who work to ensure that Ireland has a clean, healthy and sustainably-used maritime area. Through the Chairmanship of the OSPAR Commission, he leads the consensus-based decision making that underpins the multilateral cooperation on the protection of the marine environment between the countries of the Northeast Atlantic, including European members of the Arctic Council. Professor Anne Husebekk was elected Rector of UiT The Arctic University of Norway in 2013 and is serving a second term. The research and education in the University focuses on climate, environment and sustainability in the Arctic and globally. Previously, Professor Husebekk was appointed by Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg as the Norwegian member of a Norwegian-Swedish-Finnish group of experts tasked with identifying potential of business development in the Scandinavian Arctic. Dr Audrey Morley is a lecturer in Physical Geography at the National University of Ireland Galway, and affiliated with iCRAG, the Ryan Institute and the PRU. She is also President of the Network of Arctic Researchers in Ireland (NARI). Dr Morley's central research objective is to assess large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate dynamics during past warm climates to improve our understanding of future climate change. Heather A. Conley is senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Previously, she served as executive director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board at the American National Red Cross. Ms Conley also was also deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.

Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic International Registration Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any potential deal seems unlikely, such rumors demonstrate the fluidity of opinion toward the Arctic region. Talk of new policies toward drilling for oil and natural gas, and concerns over climate and arctic ice melting, coincide with comparisons between the United States, Russian, and Chinese strategies in the Arctic region. What lies ahead for this critical environmental gem? Join a discussion with Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as she examines the future of the Arctic. About the Speaker Heather A. Conley is Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and Director of the Europe Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS, she served as Executive Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board at the American National Red Cross; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs with responsibilities for U.S. bilateral relations with the countries of Northern and Central Europe; and Senior Associate with an international consulting firm. Heather began her career in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and was selected to serve as Special Assistant to the coordinator of U.S. assistance to the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. She has received two State Department Meritorious Honor Awards. Heather is frequently featured as a foreign policy analyst and Europe expert on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, and PBS, among other media outlets. She received a B.A. in international studies from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an M.A. in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, Landmark Center, Edina Senior Center, Friends of the Edina Library, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education, Plymouth Library, and Washburn Library.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Heather A. Conley, senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at CSIS. They discuss U.K.-EU trade negotiations, and how they could impact U.K., EU, and U.S. consumers and businesses. They also discuss a potential U.S.-U.K. Trade deal.

In partnership with the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU), CSIS is pleased to invite you to the eighth annual Transatlantic Forum on Russia. This year's conference will examine transatlantic policy towards Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova five years after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and military incursion into eastern Ukraine. The Transatlantic Forum on Russia is part of a broader effort to formulate an enduring transatlantic policy framework towards Russia, with an examination of regional security, political, and economic developments. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. AGENDA   8:30-8:50am Registration and Light Breakfast     9:00am Welcoming Remarks:          Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   9:10-10:00am             Keynote Address: U.S. Policy toward Russia: A View from Congress Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) 10:00-11:30am           Panel One: Five Years After the Annexation of Crimea and Military Incursion into the Donbas: Where Does the Transatlantic Community Go from Here?   Panelists: Dr. Pawel Kowal, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland (2005-2007), Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences Dr. Maria Snegovaya, Adjunct Fellow, Center for European Policy (CEPA) Dr. Alina Polyakova, Director, Global Democracy and Emerging Technologies, Brookings Jonathan D. Katz, Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund   Moderator: Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   11:30-11:45am            Coffee Break   11:45-1:15pm             Panel Two: Belarus, Moldova and Georgia: What Does the Future Hold?   Panelists: Dr. Adam Eberhardt, Director, Center for Eastern Studies, Warsaw Iulian Groza, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova (2013-2015) Executive Director, European Institute of Politics and Reforms, Chișinău Alex Johnson, Chief of Staff, U.S Helsinki Commission Dr. Mamuka Tsereteli, Senior Fellow, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at AFPC   Moderator: Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS   1:15pm                       Buffet Lunch                                     1:45pm                       Journalist Roundtable: The White House and the Evolution of U.S. Policy toward Russia   Panelists: Peter Baker, White House Correspondent, New York Times Susan Glasser, Staff Writer, The New Yorker Rene Pfister, Washington Bureau Chief, DER SPIEGEL   Moderator:  Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS This event is made possible through generous support from the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding.

In partnership with the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU), CSIS is pleased to invite you to the eighth annual Transatlantic Forum on Russia. This year's conference will examine transatlantic policy towards Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova five years after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and military incursion into eastern Ukraine. The Transatlantic Forum on Russia is part of a broader effort to formulate an enduring transatlantic policy framework towards Russia, with an examination of regional security, political, and economic developments. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. AGENDA   8:30-8:50am Registration and Light Breakfast     9:00amWelcoming Remarks:          Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   9:10-10:00am             Keynote Address: U.S. Policy toward Russia: A View from Congress Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) 10:00-11:30am           Panel One: Five Years After the Annexation of Crimea and Military Incursion into the Donbas: Where Does the Transatlantic Community Go from Here?   Panelists: Dr. Pawel Kowal, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland (2005-2007), Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences Dr. Maria Snegovaya, Adjunct Fellow, Center for European Policy (CEPA) Dr. Alina Polyakova, Director, Global Democracy and Emerging Technologies, Brookings Jonathan D. Katz, Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund   Moderator: Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   11:30-11:45am           Coffee Break   11:45-1:15pm            Panel Two: Belarus, Moldova and Georgia: What Does the Future Hold?   Panelists: Dr. Adam Eberhardt, Director, Center for Eastern Studies, Warsaw Iulian Groza, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova (2013-2015) Executive Director, European Institute of Politics and Reforms, Chișinău Alex Johnson, Chief of Staff, U.S Helsinki CommissionDr. Mamuka Tsereteli, Senior Fellow, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at AFPC   Moderator: Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS   1:15pm                      Buffet Lunch                                     1:45pm                      Journalist Roundtable: The White House and the Evolution of U.S. Policy toward Russia   Panelists: Peter Baker, White House Correspondent, New York Times Susan Glasser, Staff Writer, The New Yorker Rene Pfister, Washington Bureau Chief, DER SPIEGEL   Moderator:  Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS This event is made possible through generous support from the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding.

In partnership with the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU), CSIS is pleased to invite you to the eighth annual Transatlantic Forum on Russia. This year's conference will examine transatlantic policy towards Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova five years after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and military incursion into eastern Ukraine. The Transatlantic Forum on Russia is part of a broader effort to formulate an enduring transatlantic policy framework towards Russia, with an examination of regional security, political, and economic developments. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. AGENDA   8:30-8:50am Registration and Light Breakfast     9:00amWelcoming Remarks:          Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   9:10-10:00am             Keynote Address: U.S. Policy toward Russia: A View from Congress Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) 10:00-11:30am           Panel One: Five Years After the Annexation of Crimea and Military Incursion into the Donbas: Where Does the Transatlantic Community Go from Here?   Panelists: Dr. Pawel Kowal, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland (2005-2007), Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences Dr. Maria Snegovaya, Adjunct Fellow, Center for European Policy (CEPA) Dr. Alina Polyakova, Director, Global Democracy and Emerging Technologies, Brookings Jonathan D. Katz, Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund   Moderator: Dr. Ernest Wyciszkiewicz, Director, Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (CPRDU)   11:30-11:45am           Coffee Break   11:45-1:15pm            Panel Two: Belarus, Moldova and Georgia: What Does the Future Hold?   Panelists: Dr. Adam Eberhardt, Director, Center for Eastern Studies, Warsaw Iulian Groza, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova (2013-2015) Executive Director, European Institute of Politics and Reforms, Chișinău Alex Johnson, Chief of Staff, U.S Helsinki CommissionDr. Mamuka Tsereteli, Senior Fellow, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at AFPC   Moderator: Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS   1:15pm                      Buffet Lunch                                     1:45pm                      Journalist Roundtable: The White House and the Evolution of U.S. Policy toward Russia   Panelists: Peter Baker, White House Correspondent, New York Times Susan Glasser, Staff Writer, The New Yorker Rene Pfister, Washington Bureau Chief, DER SPIEGEL   Moderator:  Ms. Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS This event is made possible through generous support from the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding.

“The Kremlin Playbook 2” report demonstrates that some countries facilitate or enable the type of Russian malign economic influence that was uncovered in the first Kremlin Playbook report. On this episode, Heather A. Conley (CSIS), Donatienne Ruy (CSIS), and Martin Vladimirov (Center for the Study of Democracy) take listeners behind the scenes and discuss the creation of The Kremlin Playbook series. They present key takeaways and biggest surprises, the requirements of such a study, and the way forward for this research.

“The Kremlin Playbook 2” report demonstrates that some countries facilitate or enable the type of Russian malign economic influence that was uncovered in the first Kremlin Playbook report. On this episode, Heather A. Conley (CSIS), Donatienne Ruy (CSIS), and Martin Vladimirov (Center for the Study of Democracy) take listeners behind the scenes and discuss the creation of The Kremlin Playbook series. They present key takeaways and biggest surprises, the requirements of such a study, and the way forward for this research.

Bob Schieffer Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program, CSIS Author, The Kremlin Playbook: Understanding Russian Influence in Central and Eastern Europe David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, the New York Times The TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication and CSIS cohost a series of dialogues hosted by award-winning journalist Bob Schieffer to discuss the most pressing foreign and domestic issues of the day. The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues are made possible by the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

Listen as Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program on a discussion of history and its modern, geostrategic applications in the Arctic. Featuing Dr. Kristine Offerdal, Associate Professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies, Dr. Nilufer Oral, Member of Law Faculty, Istanbul Bilgi University and Dr. Alan D. Hemmings, Adjunct Associate Professor, Gateway Antarctica Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research, University of Canterbury.

The CSIS Europe Program and the Senate Arctic Caucus invite you to an event on: National Security Challenges and Icebreaking Operations in the Arctic Featuring: Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Angus King (ME)   AGENDA 8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast 8:30 am: Welcome Remarks Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 8:35am: Opening Remarks Senator Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Senator Angus King (Maine) 9:00 am: Keynote Address Admiral Paul F. Zukunft Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 9:30 am: Session I: Operational Imperatives in the Arctic Captain Anthony Potts Commanding Officer, Canadian Coast Guard Mr. Gary C. Rasicot Director of Maritime Transportation System, U.S. Coast Guard Dr. Lawson W. Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Mr. Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs, Congressional Research Service Moderated by Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 11:00 am Session II: National Security Issues in the Arctic Keynote Remarks: Admiral Mark Ferguson Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; U.S. Navy Discussant: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS Moderated by Mr. Jeffrey Rathke Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Europe Program, CSIS 12:30 pm: Conference Concludes In partnership with the United States Senate Arctic Caucus, we are pleased to invite you to attend this high-level discussion that will examine the United States' icebreaking capabilities in the polar regions, as well as identify emerging national security challenges specific to the Arctic. This timely conference will analyze the state of U.S. readiness in the Arctic as well as address the questions related to President Obama's announcement in August 2015 to accelerate the acquisition of additional icebreakers.

The CSIS Europe Program and the Senate Arctic Caucus invite you to an event on: National Security Challenges and Icebreaking Operations in the Arctic Featuring: Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Angus King (ME)   AGENDA 8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast 8:30 am: Welcome Remarks Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 8:35am: Opening Remarks Senator Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Senator Angus King (Maine) 9:00 am: Keynote Address Admiral Paul F. Zukunft Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 9:30 am: Session I: Operational Imperatives in the Arctic Captain Anthony Potts Commanding Officer, Canadian Coast Guard Mr. Gary C. Rasicot Director of Maritime Transportation System, U.S. Coast Guard Dr. Lawson W. Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Mr. Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs, Congressional Research Service Moderated by Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 11:00 am Session II: National Security Issues in the Arctic Keynote Remarks: Admiral Mark Ferguson Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; U.S. Navy Discussant: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS Moderated by Mr. Jeffrey Rathke Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Europe Program, CSIS 12:30 pm: Conference Concludes In partnership with the United States Senate Arctic Caucus, we are pleased to invite you to attend this high-level discussion that will examine the United States' icebreaking capabilities in the polar regions, as well as identify emerging national security challenges specific to the Arctic. This timely conference will analyze the state of U.S. readiness in the Arctic as well as address the questions related to President Obama's announcement in August 2015 to accelerate the acquisition of additional icebreakers.

The CSIS Europe Program and the Senate Arctic Caucus invite you to an event on: National Security Challenges and Icebreaking Operations in the Arctic Featuring: Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Angus King (ME)   AGENDA 8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast 8:30 am: Welcome Remarks Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 8:35am: Opening Remarks Senator Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Senator Angus King (Maine) 9:00 am: Keynote Address Admiral Paul F. Zukunft Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 9:30 am: Session I: Operational Imperatives in the Arctic Captain Anthony Potts Commanding Officer, Canadian Coast Guard Mr. Gary C. Rasicot Director of Maritime Transportation System, U.S. Coast Guard Dr. Lawson W. Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Mr. Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs, Congressional Research Service Moderated by Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS 11:00 am Session II: National Security Issues in the Arctic Keynote Remarks: Admiral Mark Ferguson Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; U.S. Navy Discussant: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and Director, Europe Program, CSIS Moderated by Mr. Jeffrey Rathke Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Europe Program, CSIS 12:30 pm: Conference Concludes In partnership with the United States Senate Arctic Caucus, we are pleased to invite you to attend this high-level discussion that will examine the United States' icebreaking capabilities in the polar regions, as well as identify emerging national security challenges specific to the Arctic. This timely conference will analyze the state of U.S. readiness in the Arctic as well as address the questions related to President Obama's announcement in August 2015 to accelerate the acquisition of additional icebreakers.

Please join us for a conversation on Arctic Transformation: Understanding Arctic Research and the Vital Role of Science, co-organized by the Senate Arctic Caucus and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Featuring opening remarks by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) And Senator Angus King (I-ME) With a keynote address by Dr. John Holdren Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House   AGENDA 8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast 8:30 am: Welcome Remarks by Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 8:35 am: Opening Remarks by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) And Senator Angus King (I-ME) 9:00am: Session I: Improving Understanding of Arctic Environmental Change and Impact Featuring Dr. Larry Hinzman Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Alaska Fairbanks Mr. Richard Glenn Executive VP, Lands & Natural Resources, Arctic Slope Regional Cooperation Mr. George Roe Research Professor, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks Dr. Paul Mayewski Director and Distinguished Professor, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine Introduced by Dr. Martin Jeffries Program Officer and Science Advisor, Office of Arctic and Global Prediction, Office of Naval Research 10:30 am: Session II: Keynote Address: Highlights and New Initiatives from President Obama's Visit to the American Arctic Featuring Dr. John Holdren Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House 11:00 am: Session III: Arctic Science Gap Analysis: Enhancing U.S. and International Science and Research Collaboration Featuring Dr. Kelly K. Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Dr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Catherine Cahill Deputy Director, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Moderated by Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 12:00 pm: Conference Concludes   Following President Obama's historic visit to the American Arctic, please join us for a timely conference on the vital role of science which seeks to better understand the profound and stunning changes that are occurring in the Arctic. Scientific research and collaboration informs our understanding on the impact of climate change on the most northern latitudes while also informing approaches to safely operating in and sustainably developing the economic potential of the region. Our keynote speakers will discuss the vital role of science leadership in the Arctic and will examine the most pressing gaps in our understanding of this dynamic region.  

Please join us for the release and discussion of a new CSIS Europe Program report, The New Ice Curtain: Russia’s Strategic Reach to the Arctic, which examines Russia’s economic, energy, and security strategies and aspirations in the Arctic, and the evolution of the Kremlin’s Arctic policies over the past decade.  On the eve of President Obama’s and Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Anchorage, Alaska where they will convene Arctic and non-Arctic leaders to discuss climate impact and resilience, and global leadership in the Arctic, it is a timely moment to better understand the largest and most dynamic Arctic actor and to assess whether the Arctic will remain a cooperative region or succumb to geopolitical tensions.   Report author Heather A. Conley and project consultant Dr. Marlène Laruelle will examine the significant changes in Russia’s Arctic policies and rhetoric – particularly since President Putin’s return to the Kremlin in 2012 – and offer their insights on Russia’s military posturing in the region, as well as how to develop new collaborative thinking to preserve and protect international Arctic cooperation.  New York Times correspondent Steven Lee Myers, who has written about and traveled frequently to the Russian Arctic, will offer his reflections on the report and assess whether the development of a 21st century “ice curtain” is realistic.  The panelists will also preview the upcoming August 31st meeting in Alaska and assess the impact of the potential attendance of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on U.S.-Russian cooperation in the Arctic. Featuring   Dr. Marlène Laruelle Research Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University   and   Steven Lee Myers Correspondent, The New York Times   Introduced and moderated by   Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Europe Program    This event is made possible by support from the MacArthur Foundation.

On April 24-25, 2015, Secretary of State John Kerry, his fellow Arctic Council Foreign Ministers and indigenous representatives will gather in Iqaluit, Canada when, at the conclusion of the ministerial meeting, the United States will assume its two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The United States has outlined an ambitious chairmanship agenda to include a strong focus on addressing the effects of climate change, particularly the impacts of pollutants; improving ocean stewardship and maritime safety; and improving the health and well-being for those who live in the Arctic region. Please join us for keynote remarks by Senator Lisa Murkowski followed by a discussion on the future of offshore energy development in the American Arctic based on the recent release of the National Petroleum Council’s Arctic Study as well as a discussion on developments in Arctic health and well-being upon the occasion of the release of a new CSIS policy report on Arctic Health and the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship.   AGENDA 8:30am Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00amWelcome Remarks by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 9:05amKeynote Address: One Arctic, Different Needs Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Chairman, The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 10:00 amPanel: The Economic Dimension: The Future of Energy Development in the American Arctic Ms. Carol Lloyd Engineering Vice President, ExxonMobil Ms. Paula Gant Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Oil & Natural Gas, U.S. Department of Energy Ms. Drue Pearce Senior Policy Advisor, Crowell & Moring Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 11:30 amPanel: The Human Dimension: Addressing Arctic Health and Well-Being Dr. Pamela Y. Collins Director, Office for Research on Disparities and Global Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health/NIH Dr. Michael G. Bruce Epidemiology Team Leader, Arctic Investigations Program, Centers for Disease Control Dr. Timothy Heleniak Research Professor, Department of Geography, George Washington University Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Moderated by: Dr. J. Stephen Morrison Senior Vice President and Director, Global Health Policy Center, CSIS 1:00 pm Event Concludes The event is generously funded by the CSIS Global Health Policy Center and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On behalf of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Centre for International Governance (CIGI), we invite you to join us for a high-level conference to take stock of the accomplishments achieved during the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship, such as the inauguration of the Arctic Economic Council, and to look forward to the major themes of the upcoming U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015.   The conference will engage senior officials and experts as they examine future challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region, as well as the future of the Arctic Council in light of current geopolitical tensions with Russia.  CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast   9:00am: Opening Remarks: Featuring: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS  Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University 9:05am: Keynote Address: Accomplishments of the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Mr. Vincent Rigby Chair of the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials (confirmed) 9:30am: Panel One: The Canadian Chairmanship: The Story So Far Featuring: Premier Peter Taptuna Government of the Nunavut Territory (confirmed)  Ms. Susan Harper Senior Arctic Official, Canada (confirmed)  Ms. Okalik Eegeesiak Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (confirmed)  Dr. Alexander Shestakov Director, Global Arctic Program, WWF (confirmed) Dr. Andrea Charron Professor, University of Manitoba (confirmed) Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 10:45am: Keynote Address: The U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. U.S. Special Representative to the Arctic (confirmed) 11:15am: Panel Two: American Plans for the Arctic Council Featuring: Ambassador David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (confirmed)  Representative Robert Herron House of Representatives, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Senator Lesil McGuire Senate, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Mr. David J. Hayes Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School (confirmed)  Ms. Marilyn Heiman Director (U.S. Arctic), The Pew Charitable Trusts (confirmed)  Moderated by: Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University   12:30pm: Lunch   12:30pm: Keynote Address: An Arctic Council Report Card: The View from the Canadian North Featuring: Premier Bob McLeod (confirmed) Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada 1:30pm: Panel Three: The Future of Arctic Council Governance Featuring: Mr. David Ramsay NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment; Presdient, PNWER (confirmed)  The Honorable Currie Dixon Minister of Environment, Economic Development, and Public Service Commission, Yukon Legislative Assembly (confirmed)  Dr. Michael Byers Professor, University of British Columbia (confirmed)  Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geology and Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks (confirmed)  Dr. Terry Fenge Senior Policy Advisor, Arctic Athabaskan...

On behalf of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Centre for International Governance (CIGI), we invite you to join us for a high-level conference to take stock of the accomplishments achieved during the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship, such as the inauguration of the Arctic Economic Council, and to look forward to the major themes of the upcoming U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015.   The conference will engage senior officials and experts as they examine future challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region, as well as the future of the Arctic Council in light of current geopolitical tensions with Russia.  CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast   9:00am: Opening Remarks: Featuring: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS  Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University 9:05am: Keynote Address: Accomplishments of the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Mr. Vincent Rigby Chair of the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials (confirmed) 9:30am: Panel One: The Canadian Chairmanship: The Story So Far Featuring: Premier Peter Taptuna Government of the Nunavut Territory (confirmed)  Ms. Susan Harper Senior Arctic Official, Canada (confirmed)  Ms. Okalik Eegeesiak Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (confirmed)  Dr. Alexander Shestakov Director, Global Arctic Program, WWF (confirmed) Dr. Andrea Charron Professor, University of Manitoba (confirmed) Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 10:45am: Keynote Address: The U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. U.S. Special Representative to the Arctic (confirmed) 11:15am: Panel Two: American Plans for the Arctic Council Featuring: Ambassador David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (confirmed)  Representative Robert Herron House of Representatives, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Senator Lesil McGuire Senate, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Mr. David J. Hayes Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School (confirmed)  Ms. Marilyn Heiman Director (U.S. Arctic), The Pew Charitable Trusts (confirmed)  Moderated by: Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University   12:30pm: Lunch   12:30pm: Keynote Address: An Arctic Council Report Card: The View from the Canadian North Featuring: Premier Bob McLeod (confirmed) Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada 1:30pm: Panel Three: The Future of Arctic Council Governance Featuring: Mr. David Ramsay NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment; Presdient, PNWER (confirmed)  The Honorable Currie Dixon Minister of Environment, Economic Development, and Public Service Commission, Yukon Legislative Assembly (confirmed)  Dr. Michael Byers Professor, University of British Columbia (confirmed)  Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geology and Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks (confirmed)  Dr. Terry Fenge Senior Policy Advisor, Arctic Athabaskan...

On behalf of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Centre for International Governance (CIGI), we invite you to join us for a high-level conference to take stock of the accomplishments achieved during the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship, such as the inauguration of the Arctic Economic Council, and to look forward to the major themes of the upcoming U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015.   The conference will engage senior officials and experts as they examine future challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region, as well as the future of the Arctic Council in light of current geopolitical tensions with Russia.  CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast   9:00am: Opening Remarks: Featuring: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS  Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University 9:05am: Keynote Address: Accomplishments of the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Mr. Vincent Rigby Chair of the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials (confirmed) 9:30am: Panel One: The Canadian Chairmanship: The Story So Far Featuring: Premier Peter Taptuna Government of the Nunavut Territory (confirmed)  Ms. Susan Harper Senior Arctic Official, Canada (confirmed)  Ms. Okalik Eegeesiak Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (confirmed)  Dr. Alexander Shestakov Director, Global Arctic Program, WWF (confirmed) Dr. Andrea Charron Professor, University of Manitoba (confirmed) Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 10:45am: Keynote Address: The U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. U.S. Special Representative to the Arctic (confirmed) 11:15am: Panel Two: American Plans for the Arctic Council Featuring: Ambassador David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (confirmed)  Representative Robert Herron House of Representatives, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Senator Lesil McGuire Senate, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Mr. David J. Hayes Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School (confirmed)  Ms. Marilyn Heiman Director (U.S. Arctic), The Pew Charitable Trusts (confirmed)  Moderated by: Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University   12:30pm: Lunch   12:30pm: Keynote Address: An Arctic Council Report Card: The View from the Canadian North Featuring: Premier Bob McLeod (confirmed) Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada 1:30pm: Panel Three: The Future of Arctic Council Governance Featuring: Mr. David Ramsay NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment; Presdient, PNWER (confirmed)  The Honorable Currie Dixon Minister of Environment, Economic Development, and Public Service Commission, Yukon Legislative Assembly (confirmed)  Dr. Michael Byers Professor, University of British Columbia (confirmed)  Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geology and Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks (confirmed)  Dr. Terry Fenge Senior Policy Advisor, Arctic Athabaskan...

On behalf of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Centre for International Governance (CIGI), we invite you to join us for a high-level conference to take stock of the accomplishments achieved during the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship, such as the inauguration of the Arctic Economic Council, and to look forward to the major themes of the upcoming U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015.   The conference will engage senior officials and experts as they examine future challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region, as well as the future of the Arctic Council in light of current geopolitical tensions with Russia.  CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast   9:00am: Opening Remarks: Featuring: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS  Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University 9:05am: Keynote Address: Accomplishments of the Canadian Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Mr. Vincent Rigby Chair of the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials (confirmed) 9:30am: Panel One: The Canadian Chairmanship: The Story So Far Featuring: Premier Peter Taptuna Government of the Nunavut Territory (confirmed)  Ms. Susan Harper Senior Arctic Official, Canada (confirmed)  Ms. Okalik Eegeesiak Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (confirmed)  Dr. Alexander Shestakov Director, Global Arctic Program, WWF (confirmed) Dr. Andrea Charron Professor, University of Manitoba (confirmed) Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS 10:45am: Keynote Address: The U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship Featuring: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. U.S. Special Representative to the Arctic (confirmed) 11:15am: Panel Two: American Plans for the Arctic Council Featuring: Ambassador David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (confirmed)  Representative Robert Herron House of Representatives, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Senator Lesil McGuire Senate, State of Alaska (confirmed)  Mr. David J. Hayes Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School (confirmed)  Ms. Marilyn Heiman Director (U.S. Arctic), The Pew Charitable Trusts (confirmed)  Moderated by: Mr. John Higginbotham Senior Fellow, CIGI and Carleton University   12:30pm: Lunch   12:30pm: Keynote Address: An Arctic Council Report Card: The View from the Canadian North Featuring: Premier Bob McLeod (confirmed) Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada 1:30pm: Panel Three: The Future of Arctic Council Governance Featuring: Mr. David Ramsay NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment; Presdient, PNWER (confirmed)  The Honorable Currie Dixon Minister of Environment, Economic Development, and Public Service Commission, Yukon Legislative Assembly (confirmed)  Dr. Michael Byers Professor, University of British Columbia (confirmed)  Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geology and Arctic Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks (confirmed)  Dr. Terry Fenge Senior Policy Advisor, Arctic Athabaskan...

Please join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times.  Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served. This event will be ON the record.  CONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00am: Welcome Remarks byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program Dr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  9:10am: Panel One: Areas of Arctic CooperationFeaturing:Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Ambassador Kåre R. Aas Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution, IMEMO Ambassador Kenneth S. Yalowitz Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center  Moderated byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program  10:30am: Panel Two: Enhancing Scientific and Research Cooperation in the ArcticFeaturing: Dr. Kelly Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Mr. Raymond Arnaudo Senior Scholar, Center for Science Diplomacy Mr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Marya Levintova International Health Program Officer, National Institute of Health (invited) Moderated byDr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  12:00pm: Lunch  12:30pm: Keynote Address: Addressing the Needs for Arctic ShippingAdmiral Thad Allen (invited) Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton: Strategy & Technology Consulting Firm  1:00pm: Panel Three: Understanding Economic Trends in the ArcticFeaturing:Mr. David Hayes Senior Fellow, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. Bud Darr Senior Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen Greenland Representative, Danish Embassy Moderated byProfessor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University  2:30pm: Panel Four: Future Cooperation in Fisheries and the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing:Mr. Scott Highleyman Director, International Arctic, Pew Charitable Trusts Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Moderated byMr. Brooks Yeager Principal, Birdwell Strategies  4:00pm: Panel Five: Implications for the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship: Seeking to Strengthen the Arctic Council RegimeFeaturing:Professor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University Dr. Tom Axworthy President & CEO, Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada Ms. Julie Gourley U.S...

Please join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times.  Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served. This event will be ON the record.  CONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00am: Welcome Remarks byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program Dr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  9:10am: Panel One: Areas of Arctic CooperationFeaturing:Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Ambassador Kåre R. Aas Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution, IMEMO Ambassador Kenneth S. Yalowitz Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center  Moderated byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program  10:30am: Panel Two: Enhancing Scientific and Research Cooperation in the ArcticFeaturing: Dr. Kelly Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Mr. Raymond Arnaudo Senior Scholar, Center for Science Diplomacy Mr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Marya Levintova International Health Program Officer, National Institute of Health (invited) Moderated byDr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  12:00pm: Lunch  12:30pm: Keynote Address: Addressing the Needs for Arctic ShippingAdmiral Thad Allen (invited) Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton: Strategy & Technology Consulting Firm  1:00pm: Panel Three: Understanding Economic Trends in the ArcticFeaturing:Mr. David Hayes Senior Fellow, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. Bud Darr Senior Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen Greenland Representative, Danish Embassy Moderated byProfessor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University  2:30pm: Panel Four: Future Cooperation in Fisheries and the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing:Mr. Scott Highleyman Director, International Arctic, Pew Charitable Trusts Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Moderated byMr. Brooks Yeager Principal, Birdwell Strategies  4:00pm: Panel Five: Implications for the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship: Seeking to Strengthen the Arctic Council RegimeFeaturing:Professor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University Dr. Tom Axworthy President & CEO, Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada Ms. Julie Gourley U.S...

Please join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times.  Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served. This event will be ON the record.  CONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00am: Welcome Remarks byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program Dr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  9:10am: Panel One: Areas of Arctic CooperationFeaturing:Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Ambassador Kåre R. Aas Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution, IMEMO Ambassador Kenneth S. Yalowitz Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center  Moderated byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program  10:30am: Panel Two: Enhancing Scientific and Research Cooperation in the ArcticFeaturing: Dr. Kelly Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Mr. Raymond Arnaudo Senior Scholar, Center for Science Diplomacy Mr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Marya Levintova International Health Program Officer, National Institute of Health (invited) Moderated byDr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  12:00pm: Lunch  12:30pm: Keynote Address: Addressing the Needs for Arctic ShippingAdmiral Thad Allen (invited) Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton: Strategy & Technology Consulting Firm  1:00pm: Panel Three: Understanding Economic Trends in the ArcticFeaturing:Mr. David Hayes Senior Fellow, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. Bud Darr Senior Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen Greenland Representative, Danish Embassy Moderated byProfessor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University  2:30pm: Panel Four: Future Cooperation in Fisheries and the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing:Mr. Scott Highleyman Director, International Arctic, Pew Charitable Trusts Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Moderated byMr. Brooks Yeager Principal, Birdwell Strategies  4:00pm: Panel Five: Implications for the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship: Seeking to Strengthen the Arctic Council RegimeFeaturing:Professor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University Dr. Tom Axworthy President & CEO, Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada Ms. Julie Gourley U.S...

Please join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times.  Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served. This event will be ON the record.  CONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00am: Welcome Remarks byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program Dr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  9:10am: Panel One: Areas of Arctic CooperationFeaturing:Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Ambassador Kåre R. Aas Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution, IMEMO Ambassador Kenneth S. Yalowitz Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center  Moderated byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program  10:30am: Panel Two: Enhancing Scientific and Research Cooperation in the ArcticFeaturing: Dr. Kelly Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Mr. Raymond Arnaudo Senior Scholar, Center for Science Diplomacy Mr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Marya Levintova International Health Program Officer, National Institute of Health (invited) Moderated byDr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  12:00pm: Lunch  12:30pm: Keynote Address: Addressing the Needs for Arctic ShippingAdmiral Thad Allen (invited) Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton: Strategy & Technology Consulting Firm  1:00pm: Panel Three: Understanding Economic Trends in the ArcticFeaturing:Mr. David Hayes Senior Fellow, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. Bud Darr Senior Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen Greenland Representative, Danish Embassy Moderated byProfessor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University  2:30pm: Panel Four: Future Cooperation in Fisheries and the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing:Mr. Scott Highleyman Director, International Arctic, Pew Charitable Trusts Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Moderated byMr. Brooks Yeager Principal, Birdwell Strategies  4:00pm: Panel Five: Implications for the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship: Seeking to Strengthen the Arctic Council RegimeFeaturing:Professor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University Dr. Tom Axworthy President & CEO, Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada Ms. Julie Gourley U.S...

Please join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times.  Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served. This event will be ON the record.  CONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00am: Welcome Remarks byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program Dr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  9:10am: Panel One: Areas of Arctic CooperationFeaturing:Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Ambassador Kåre R. Aas Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution, IMEMO Ambassador Kenneth S. Yalowitz Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center  Moderated byMs. Heather A. Conley Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Europe Program  10:30am: Panel Two: Enhancing Scientific and Research Cooperation in the ArcticFeaturing: Dr. Kelly Falkner Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation Mr. Raymond Arnaudo Senior Scholar, Center for Science Diplomacy Mr. John Farrell Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Dr. Marya Levintova International Health Program Officer, National Institute of Health (invited) Moderated byDr. Andrew Kuchins Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia & Eurasia Program  12:00pm: Lunch  12:30pm: Keynote Address: Addressing the Needs for Arctic ShippingAdmiral Thad Allen (invited) Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton: Strategy & Technology Consulting Firm  1:00pm: Panel Three: Understanding Economic Trends in the ArcticFeaturing:Mr. David Hayes Senior Fellow, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. Bud Darr Senior Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen Greenland Representative, Danish Embassy Moderated byProfessor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University  2:30pm: Panel Four: Future Cooperation in Fisheries and the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing:Mr. Scott Highleyman Director, International Arctic, Pew Charitable Trusts Professor Andrei Zagorski Director, Department of Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Mr. David Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs Moderated byMr. Brooks Yeager Principal, Birdwell Strategies  4:00pm: Panel Five: Implications for the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship: Seeking to Strengthen the Arctic Council RegimeFeaturing:Professor Marlene Laruelle Research Professor, George Washington University Dr. Tom Axworthy President & CEO, Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada Ms. Julie Gourley U.S...