Cold War Reflections and Today's Realities
Speaker: Robert M. Kimmitt, Senior International Counsel, WilmerHale; Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs (1989-91) and U.S. Ambassador to Germany (1991-93)
Presider: Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor, CFR.org; Former Foreign Editor, "The New York Times" (1989-96)
November 2009 marks two decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall, effectively ending the Cold War and ultimately redefining the United States' global standing. At the time, how did the United States envision the next twenty years and its role in a post-Soviet world? Join James Goldgeier and Robert Kimmitt to discuss how the expectations of 1989 square with the challenges of 2009.
12:00-12:30 p.m. - Lunch Reception
Recovery from Recession: Latin America
Speakers: Eduardo Cavallo, Research Economist, Inter-American Development Bank
Joaquin Vial, Chief Economist, South America, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
Lisa M. Schineller, Director, Sovereign Ratings, Standard and Poor's
Presider: Teresa Ressel, Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC
The International Monetary Fund and others are predicting that Latin America will fully emerge from recession in 2010. However, recovery in the region is not homogenous across countries, nor is it clear how positive economic developments in certain countries are affecting the larger region. What does Latin America's economic emergence from recession portend for politics and power in the region, and between the region and the United States, and for international business? Please join Joaquín Vial and Lisa Schineller for a discussion on the nuanced reality facing Latin America as it emerges from the economic downturn.
This call will be part of the 2009-2010 "Recovering from Recession" conference call series, which examines regions and countries experiencing economic, political, and social shifts and developments exacerbated by or resulting from the global financial crisis. Drawing on experts from the United States and from the regions under discussion, these calls will address the factors influencing recovery and the impact of economic shifts on politics and policy.
1:00-1:45 p.m. - Conference Call
Los Angeles National Program Seminar: U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula
Speaker: Scott A. Snyder, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Korea Studies, Coucil on Foreign Relations
12:00-1:30 p.m.
World Economic Update
Speaker: Richard Berner, Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Economics and Chief U.S. Economist, Morgan Stanley, Mickey Levy, Chief Economist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Hans Timmer, Director, Development Prospects Group, The World Bank
Presider: Douglas A. Rediker, Director, Global Strategic Finance Initiative, New America Foundation
Since the global economic downturn, both advanced and emerging economies have undergone internal and externally-driven changes that have affected indicators such as debt, trade balances, currency values, GDP, and inflation rates. These shifts influence countries' and multinational institutions' economic policies and plans and are changing the landscape in which international business operates. Join us for a roundtable discussion concerning the state of economies around the world and the implications for the United States, international business, and other stakeholders.
12:00-12:15 p.m. - Lunch
Perspectives on Afghanistan Strategy
Speaker: Andrew J. Bacevich, Professor of International Relations and History, Boston University, Paul R. Pillar, Director of Graduate Studies, Georgetown University
Presider: Fred Hiatt, Editorial Page Editor, "The Washington Post"
With the Obama administration weighing options for Afghanistan, the policy debate is at a critical junction. Given U.S. goals in the region, should U.S. strategy emphasize a lighter footprint? Join Andrew J. Bacevich and Paul R. Pillar for perspectives on the United States’ direction in Afghanistan.
12:00-12:30 p.m. - Lunch Reception
San Diego National Program Seminar: U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula
Speaker: Scott A. Snyder, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Korea Studies, Coucil on Foreign Relations, Stephan Haggard, Lawrence and Sallye Krause Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies and Director of the Korea-Pacific Program, School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, University of California, San Diego
6:00-8:15 p.m.
Houston National Program Roundtable: President Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges
Speaker: Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Future of Energy: A Conversation with Christophe de Margerie
Speaker: Christophe de Margerie, Chief Executive Officer, Total
This meeting is part of the CEO speaker series.
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch Reception
The Future of Energy: A Conversation with Christophe de Margerie
Speaker: Christophe de Margerie, Chief Executive Officer, Total
This meeting is part of the CEO Speaker Series. This series provides a forum for leading global CEOs to share their priorities and insights before a high-level audience of CFR members. The series aims to educate the CFR membership on the private sector's important role in the policy debate by engaging the global business community's top leadership. Members benefit from hearing CEOs' perspectives as well as interacting with them in an informal setting; in turn, CEOs have the opportunity to highlight the work of their organization and strengthen their relationship with CFR.
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch Reception
Seattle National Program Roundtable: U.S. Immigration Policy
Speaker: Edward Alden, Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
6:00-8:15 p.m.
San Francisco National Program Seminar: U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula
Speaker: Scott A. Snyder, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Korea Studies, Coucil on Foreign Relations
6:00-8:30 p.m.
National Program Meeting: President Obama’s Foreign Policy Challenges
Speaker: Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
This meeting is cosponsored with the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations (DCFR), the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, and Southern Methodist University's John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies.
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dallas National Program Meeting: President Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges
Speaker: Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
This meeting is cosponsored with the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations (DCFR), the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, and Southern Methodist University's John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies.
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Why 1989? The Fall of the Berlin Wall and the End of the Cold War
Panelist: Archie Brown, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Emeritus Fellow, St. Antony's College, Oxford University; Author, The Rise and Fall of Communism, Michael R. Meyer, Director of Communications, Executive Office of the Secretary-General, United Nations; Author, The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Romesh M. Ratnesar, Deputy Managing Editor, Time Magazine; Author, Tear Down this Wall: A City, A President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War
Presider: Peter L.W. Osnos, Founder and Editor-at-Large, PublicAffairs
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch
Video: Why 1989? The Fall of the Berlin Wall and the End of the Cold War (Video)
This meeting is on the record.
Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Business and Foreign Policy:Countdown to Copenhagen and the Climate Change Legislative Imperative
Speaker: James E. Rogers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Corporation
Presider: William F. Weld, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery LLP
5:30-6:00 p.m. - Reception
Countdown to Copenhagen: What's Next for Climate Change?
In December, the world’s nations will gather in Copenhagen for much anticipated negotiations on a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. Two years ago, negotiators set this meeting as their deadline for concluding a new agreement—yet the parties remain divided. Less than one month before the summit, the Council on Foreign Relations will hold a half-day symposium in Washington, DC, to explore the future of international climate change policy and to focus in on what the United States and the world should do with the opportunity presented by Copenhagen.
The symposium will feature panel discussions on climate policy from international perspectives and on U.S. options for Copenhagen with former U.S. negotiators, as well as a keynote session with Representative Edward Markey (D-MA).
This event is made possible through a generous donation by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Agenda:
Registration and Breakfast Reception: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks: 8:30 – 8:35 a.m.
· Kay King, Vice President, Washington Program, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
· Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, CFR
Copenhagen in a Global Context: 8:35 – 10:00 a.m.
· Arya Atul, Chief Adviser for Energy and Climate Policy, BP
· José Goldemberg, Professor, Institute of Electrotechnics and Energy, University of São Paulo
· Sun Guoshun, First Secretary, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
· Presider: Robert Lane Greene, International Correspondent, The Economist
Keynote - Connecting Domestic and International Action: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
· Edward J. Markey, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MA)
· Presider: William L. Allen, former Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine
U.S. Options for Copenhagen: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
· Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
· Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, CFR
· Daniel M. Price, Senior Partner for Global Issues, Sidley Austin, LLP
· Presider: Juliet Eilperin, National Environment Reporter, The Washington Post
Lunch Reception: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Symposium
This meeting is on the record.
Countdown to Copenhagen and the Climate Change Legislative Imperative
Speaker: James E. Rogers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Corporation
Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Business and Foreign Policy
5:30-6:00 p.m. - Reception
Countdown to Copenhagen: What's Next for Climate Change?
In December, the world's nations will gather in Copenhagen for much anticipated negotiations on a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. Two years ago, negotiators set this meeting as their deadline for concluding a new agreement--yet the parties remain divided. Less than one month before the summit, the Council on Foreign Relations symposium will explore the future of international climate change policy and focus on what the United States and the world should do with the opportunity presented by Copenhagen.
This event is made possible through a generous donation by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Registration and Breakfast Reception: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks: 8:30 - 8:35 a.m.
Kay King, Vice President, Washington Program, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, CFR
Copenhagen in a Global Context: 8:35 - 10:00 a.m.
José Goldemberg, Professor, Institute of Electrotechnics and Energy, University of São Paulo; Former Secretary of State for Science and Technology, Secretary of the Environment, and Minister of Education, Federative Republic of Brazil; Sun Guoshun, First Secretary, Embassy of the People's Republic of China Janos Pasztor, Director, Secretary-General's Climate Change Support Team, United Nations
Presider: Robert Lane Greene, International Correspondent, The Economist
Keynote - Connecting Domestic and International Action: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Edward J. Markey, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MA)
Presider: William L. Allen, former Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine
U.S. Options for Copenhagen: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change; Former Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Senior Director for Global Environmental Affairs, National Security Council; Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, CFR; Daniel M. Price, Senior Partner for Global Issues, Sidley Austin, LLP; Former Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs
Presider: Juliet Eilperin, National Environment Reporter, The Washington Post
Lunch Reception: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This meeting is on the record.
National Teleconference: Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Business and Foreign Policy: Countdown to Copenhagen and the Climate Change Legislative Imperative
Speaker: James E. Rogers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Corporation
Presider: William F. Weld, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery LLP
6:00-7:00 p.m. - (ET)
Copenhagen in Global Context
Related Project: CFR Symposium: Countdown to Copenhagen: What's Next for Climate Change?
Speaker: Atul Arya, Chief Adviser for Energy and Climate Policy, BP, Jose Goldemberg, Professor, Institute of Electrotechnics and Energy, University of Sao Paolo, Sun Guoshun, First Secretary, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Presider: Robert Lane Greene, International Correspondent, The Economist
Transcript: Countdown to Copenhagen Symposium: Session 1: Copenhagen in a Global Context
Audio: Countdown to Copenhagen Symposium: Session 1: Copenhagen in a Global Context (Audio)
Video: Countdown to Copenhagen Symposium: Session 1: Copenhagen in a Global Context (Video)
This meeting is on the record.
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