The Future of Transatlantic Security Relations

Edited by Dr. Joseph R. Cerami, Lieutenant General (USA, Ret) Richard A. Chilcoat, Patrick B Baetjer.

August 2006

109 Pages

Brief Synopsis

A March 8, 2006 conference, on “The Future of the Transatlantic Relations,” addressed changes in US and European defense and foreign policy in the aftermath of the War in Iraq and in light of a new consensus for coordinating US and European military strategy, planning and operational activities. Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service, Bush Presidential Library Foundation, and European Union Center of Excellence, partnering with the Department of the Army’s Eisenhower National Security Series and the Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute, convened a conference of distinguished international experts from academic, military, governmental, and non-governmental organizations to examine key dimensions of this dynamic relationship, which has major implications for global as well as regional security.

Contents

Foreword by Dean Richard A. Chilcoat

Letter from President George H. W. Bush

Introduction

Panel 1: Force Structure and Power Projection for the Region and Beyond

Panel 2: Overview of Trends, Themes, and Grand Strategy

Luncheon Address

Panel 3: Homeland Security and Terrorism

Panel 4: Realigning American Forces in Europe: Demise or Rebirth of the Atlantic Alliance?

Keynote Address

Closing Remarks by Dean Richard A. Chilcoat

Conference Papers

The Atlantic Alliance and Blair’s Pivotal Power: Trying to Make All Things Special
Alan P. Dobson

How to Avoid a Transatlantic Rift over Iran
Guillaume Parmentier

Dark Winter/Atlantic Storm: Key Issues from Two Executive Level Exercises
Randall J. Larsen

Atlantic Storm: Facing the Bioterror Challenge
Daniel S. Hamilton and Bradley T. Smith

American Realignment in Europe
Johan Lembke

Turkey, Russia, and Sticky Institutions: Why the Transatlantic Security Relationship Endures—and Some Thoughts on Future Missions
Patrick B. Baetjer

Participant Biographies

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