CIAO DATE: 7/04

Crossing the Atlantic
A Report from the Aspen Atlantic Group 2003 Workshops

Abstract

In two workshops, June 6–8 and July 31–August 2, 2003, the Aspen Atlantic Group and its guests examined avenues for renewed transatlantic cooperation in light of contemporary and cumulative challenges to the relationship. Having conducted a frank and in–depth diagnosis of core differences and commonalities in the first workshop, the second workshop extended its scope to include sessions on specific areas of collaboration such as homeland security and humanitarian intervention.

The workshops’ participants discussed their recommendations for steps necessary to reenergize and, in some cases, reengineer the transatlantic relationship. In an atmosphere of nonpartisan dialogue, they drew on their extensive experience in government to examine policy tools, institutional architecture, common paths, and areas of enduring difference. The conversation benefited from a provoking and insightful set of papers and presentations, many of which are published in the subsequent sections of this report.

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