As the strategic link between Europe and North America, the North Atlantic has always held great geostrategic importance to NATO. NATO members have only recently begun to recognize the urgent need for a renewed and credible deterrence posture in the North Atlantic to ensure freedom of navigation, trade and transport, and force reinforcement to Europe, as well as to counter new emerging challenges such as undersea hybrid warfare. A refocused NATO must develop a 21st century security approach...

As the strategic link between Europe and North America, the North Atlantic has always held great geostrategic importance to NATO. NATO members have only recently begun to recognize the urgent need for a renewed and credible deterrence posture in the North Atlantic to ensure freedom of navigation, trade and transport, and force reinforcement to Europe, as well as to counter new emerging challenges such as undersea hybrid warfare. A refocused NATO must develop a 21st century security approach...

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program invites you to join us for a discussion on the BP Energy Outlook with BP Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the "most likely" path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology, and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through 2035 and explores possible alternative...

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program invites you to join us for a discussion on the BP Energy Outlook with BP Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the "most likely" path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology, and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through 2035 and explores possible alternative...

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program invites you to join us for a discussion on the BP Energy Outlook with BP Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the "most likely" path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology, and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through 2035 and explores possible alternative...

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...

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...

The emergence of a rapidly transforming Arctic Ocean challenges policymakers as the region holds both great economic promise and fraught environmental change, effectively making the Arctic a modern-day policy laboratory where important lessons for resolving international maritime issues should be better understood. A new CSIS report, History Lessons for the Arctic: What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us about a New Ocean, seeks to draw important historical lessons for the future of...

The emergence of a rapidly transforming Arctic Ocean challenges policymakers as the region holds both great economic promise and fraught environmental change, effectively making the Arctic a modern-day policy laboratory where important lessons for resolving international maritime issues should be better understood. A new CSIS report, History Lessons for the Arctic: What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us about a New Ocean, seeks to draw important historical lessons for the future of...

The emergence of a rapidly transforming Arctic Ocean challenges policymakers as the region holds both great economic promise and fraught environmental change, effectively making the Arctic a modern-day policy laboratory where important lessons for resolving international maritime issues should be better understood. A new CSIS report, History Lessons for the Arctic: What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us about a New Ocean, seeks to draw important historical lessons for the future of...

The CSIS Energy National Security Program is pleased to host Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to present the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2016. This year's projections for different scenarios to 2040, based on the latest data and market developments, cover all fuels, regions, and technologies. WEO 2016 gives particular attention to the following issues: The impact of COP21 Major focus on renewables The road ahead for fossil fuels Mexico's energy...

The CSIS Energy National Security Program is pleased to host Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to present the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2016. This year's projections for different scenarios to 2040, based on the latest data and market developments, cover all fuels, regions, and technologies. WEO 2016 gives particular attention to the following issues: The impact of COP21 Major focus on renewables The road ahead for fossil fuels Mexico's energy...

The CSIS Energy National Security Program is pleased to host Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to present the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2016. This year's projections for different scenarios to 2040, based on the latest data and market developments, cover all fuels, regions, and technologies. WEO 2016 gives particular attention to the following issues: The impact of COP21 Major focus on renewables The road ahead for fossil fuels Mexico's energy...

Please join CSIS as we discuss the findings of a new report on the implications for the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy of increasing amphibious capabilities across the Asia-Pacific. The report explores how the U.S. has responded to growing global demands for amphibious forces and the effects of increasingly distributed operations on current and future amphibious capabilities. In addition, this effort offers a detailed assessment of amphibious developments in Australia, Japan, India, the...

Please join CSIS as we discuss the findings of a new report on the implications for the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy of increasing amphibious capabilities across the Asia-Pacific. The report explores how the U.S. has responded to growing global demands for amphibious forces and the effects of increasingly distributed operations on current and future amphibious capabilities. In addition, this effort offers a detailed assessment of amphibious developments in Australia, Japan, India, the...

Please join CSIS as we discuss the findings of a new report on the implications for the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy of increasing amphibious capabilities across the Asia-Pacific. The report explores how the U.S. has responded to growing global demands for amphibious forces and the effects of increasingly distributed operations on current and future amphibious capabilities. In addition, this effort offers a detailed assessment of amphibious developments in Australia, Japan, India, the...

Please join CSIS as we discuss the findings of a new report on the implications for the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy of increasing amphibious capabilities across the Asia-Pacific. The report explores how the U.S. has responded to growing global demands for amphibious forces and the effects of increasingly distributed operations on current and future amphibious capabilities. In addition, this effort offers a detailed assessment of amphibious developments in Australia, Japan, India, the...

Keynote remarks by: H.E. Erna Solberg Prime Minister of Norway Moderated by: Dr. John J. Hamre President and CEO, CSIS Reception Immediately Following Event It is with great pleasure that CSIS announces the creation of an endowed center of research excellence, the Stuart Center for Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will officially open this new center which honors the life and achievements of the late Robert D. Stuart Jr., former U.S....

Keynote remarks by: H.E. Erna Solberg Prime Minister of Norway Moderated by: Dr. John J. Hamre President and CEO, CSIS Reception Immediately Following Event It is with great pleasure that CSIS announces the creation of an endowed center of research excellence, the Stuart Center for Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will officially open this new center which honors the life and achievements of the late Robert D. Stuart Jr., former U.S....

Featuring: Ms. Helen Brohl Executive Director, U.S. Committee on Marine Transportation System Director General Ida Skard Director General, Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Charlotte Demeer Strøm Director - Head of International Politics, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia...

Featuring: Ms. Helen Brohl Executive Director, U.S. Committee on Marine Transportation System Director General Ida Skard Director General, Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Charlotte Demeer Strøm Director - Head of International Politics, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Dr. Lawson Brigham Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Moderated by: Ms. Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the...

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...

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...

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...

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...