| Date |
Event |
City |
| 13-12-2005 |
Public Meeting Failing States
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The Hague |
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Date: 13 December 2005
Subject: 'Failing States, Crisis Management and the Role of the Netherlands in the Twenty-First Century'
Speakers: Nico Schrijver (Professor of International Public Law, Leiden University); Arie van der Vlis (former Chief of Defence Staff) Commentators: Hans van Baalen (Member of Parliament, VVD); Theo Brinkel (Member of Parliament, CDA); Bert Koenders (Member of Parliament, PvdA)
In cooperation with: Royal Netherlands Society for Military Art and Science (KVBK); Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV)
Location: 'Pulchri Studio', The Hague
Participants: 120 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 24-11-2005 |
Journalists' Trip
|
Brussels |
|
t/m 25-11-2005 |
Date: 24-25 November 2005
Speakers: Representatives from the International Staff at NATO, and members of the various delegations of member states and partner countries; representatives from the European Defence Agency; representatives from the Dutch Permanent Representation and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union
In cooperation with: NATO's Public Diplomacy Division
Location: Brussels
Participants: 11 Dutch journalists: Arnout Brouwers (De Volkskrant); Bette Dam (Persbureau Novum Nieuws); Richard Donk (Reformatorisch Dagblad); Henk Glimmerveen (Geassocieerde Pers Diensten); Jaap Jansen (freelance); Cees Janssen (Armex); Joris Janssen Lok (Jane's Defence Weekly); Guido van de Kreeke (De Telegraaf); Matthijs Nieuwenhuis (Radio Nederland Wereldomroep); Menno Steketee (NRC Handelsblad; Elsevier); Daniël van Vulpen (RTL Nieuws). On behalf of the Netherlands Atlantic Association: Otte Beeksma (Observer of the Executive Committee; Deputy Director of Information, Ministry of Defence); Bram Boxhoorn (Director); Niklaas Hoekstra (Head of Publications) |
| 10-11-2005 |
Expert Conference
|
Amsterdam |
|
t/m 11-11-2005 |
Date: 10-11 November 2005
Subject: German and American Reorientation Toward NATO
Speakers: Hans Binnendijk (Director, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, Washington DC); Ulrike Guérot (Senior Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund, Berlin); Thierry Legendre (Policy Planning Unit, Private Office of the NATO Secretary-General, Brussels); Alexander Moens (Professor of International Relations, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver); Marieke Monroy-Winter (Senior Policy Adviser, Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague); John van Oudenaren (Chief, European Division, Library of Congress, Washington DC); Sebastian Reyn (Senior Policy Adviser, Ministry of Defence, The Hague); Henning Riecke (Resident Fellow, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik, Berlin); Michael Rühle (Head, Policy Planning and Speech Writing Section, Political Affairs Division, NATO, Brussels); Julianne Smith (Fellow and Deputy Director, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC); Doron Zimmerman (Senior Researcher, Centre for Security Studies, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich)
Chairmen: Bram Boxhoorn (Director, Netherlands Atlantic Association); Bert Koenders (Member of Parliament; Deputy Chairman, Netherlands Atlantic Association); Ton Nijhuis (Academic Director, Duitsland Instituut, Amsterdam); Julianne Smith (Fellow and Deputy Director, International Security Program, CSIS, Washington DC)
In cooperation with: Duitsland Instituut, Amsterdam
Location: University of Amsterdam
Participants: 35 national and international experts in the field of transatlantic relations |
| 16-10-2005 |
Journalists' Trip
|
Moscow |
|
t/m 19-10-2005 |
Date: 16-19 October 2005
Speakers: Denis Ignatiev (Media Relations Directorate, Gazprom); Sergej Lavrov (Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs); Maria Lipman, (Editor-in-chief Pro en Contra Journal, Carnegie Moscow Center); Michail Margelov (Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, Federation Council); Alexander Medvedev (Vice-Chairman, Management Committee, Gazprom); Andrej Sjaronov (Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade); Vladimir Vasiljev (Chairman, Security Committee, Duma)
In cooperation with: Russian News and Information Agency Ria Novosti
Location: Moscow
Participants: 9 Dutch journalists |
| 14-10-2005 |
Symposium of Political Youth Organisations
|
Amsterdam |
|
|
Date: 14 October 2005
Subject: Future NATO. NATO's role in the Transatlantic Relationship
Speakers: Rob Bertholee (Director of Operations, Dutch Ministry of Defence); Wim van Eekelen (former Secretary-General of the WEU); Duco Hellema (Professor of History of International Relations, Utrecht University)
At the initiative of: Youth Organisation Freedom and Democracy (JOVD)
Location: Congress Centre 'Aristo', Amsterdam
Participants: 40 members of political youth organisations |
| 12-10-2005 |
Programme for American GMF Fellows
|
Netherlands |
|
t/m 17-10-2005 |
Date: 12-17 October 2005
In cooperation with: German Marshall Fund (Washington DC), Dutch companies and government institutions
Locations: Amsterdam, The Hague, Flevoland
Participants: 7 American fellows of the German Marshall Fund |
| 28-09-2005 |
51st ATA Assembly
|
Tallinn |
|
t/m 30-09-2005 |
Date: 28-30 September 2005
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Participants: 75-80 representatives of national Atlantic Associations. On behalf of the Netherlands Atlantic Association: Bram Boxhoorn (Director), Frank van den Heuvel (Secretary) and Sonja Vetter-Samuels (Chairperson, Atlantic Education Committee) |
| 26-09-2005 |
Public Meeting Shea-Elshout
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 26 September 2005
Subject: Toward a More Political NATO
Speakers: Arie Elshout (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, De Volkskrant); Jamie Shea (Director of Policy Planning, NATO)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 100 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 15-09-2005 |
Public Meeting Wallace
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 15 September 2005
Subject: The European Union after the Referenda
Speaker: William Wallace (Lord Wallace of Saltaire) (Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics; Member of the House of Lords for the Liberal Democrats)
Location: Leiden University, The Hague Campus
Participants: 60 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 12-09-2005 |
Public Meeting Transatlantic Trends
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 12 September 2005
Subject: Transatlantic Trends 2005
Speaker: Ron Asmus (Director, Transatlantic Center of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, Brussels)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 90 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 01-07-2005 |
Visit to NATO Headquarters
|
Brussels |
|
|
Date: 1 July 2005
Speakers: Representatives from the International Staff and members of the various delegations of member states and partner countries
In cooperation with: NATO's Public Diplomacy Division
Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels
Participants: 14 university lecturers and researchers |
| 30-06-2005 |
Public Meeting Germany
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 30 June 2005
Subject: Sternstunde for Germany Is Near
Speakers: Ton Nijhuis (Academic Director, Duitsland Instituut Amsterdam); Jan van der Tas (former Dutch ambassador to Germany)
In cooperation with: Netherlands Society of International Affairs (NGIZ)
Location: Clingendael Institute, The Hague
Participants: 40 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 28-06-2005 |
Public Meeting Andréani
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 28 June 2005
Subject: A French Perspective on Recent Developments in Transatlantic Relations
Speaker: Gilles Andréani (Professor, Université de Paris II; Former Director, Centre d'Analyse et de Prévision, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 50 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 08-06-2005 |
Programme for American GMF Fellows
|
Netherlands |
|
t/m 12-06-2005 |
Date: 8-12 June 2005
In cooperation with: German Marshall Fund (Washington DC), Dutch companies and government institutions
Locations: Amsterdam, The Hague, Flevoland
Participants: 6 American fellows of the German Marshall Fund |
| 27-05-2005 |
Visit to NATO Headquarters
|
Brussels |
|
|
Date: 27 May 2005
Speakers: Representatives from the International Staff and members of the various delegations of member states and partner countries
In cooperation with: NATO's Public Diplomacy Division
Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels
Participants: 9 journalists |
| 18-05-2005 |
ATA Council Meeting
|
Brussels |
|
t/m 20-05-2005 |
Date: 18-20 May 2005
Location: Brussels
Participants: 30-40 national delegations of Atlantic Associations, including Bram Boxhoorn (Director) on behalf of the Netherlands Atlantic Association |
| 02-05-2005 |
Public Meeting Draskovic
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 2 May 2005
Subject: The European Potential of Serbia and Montenegro
Speaker: Vuk Draskovic (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia-Montenegro)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 80 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 26-04-2005 |
Public Meeting US-European Relations
|
Amsterdam |
|
|
Date: 26 April 2005
Subject: The Future of US-European Relations
Speakers: Rob Kroes (Professor of American Studies, University of Amsterdam); Eric Terzuolo (former American diplomat; Guest Lecturer in International Relations, University of Amsterdam)
In cooperation with: Amsterdam chapter, Netherlands Society for International Affairs (NGIZ)
Location: 'Nieuwe Kafé' on the Dam, Amsterdam
Participants: 30 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 18-04-2005 |
Public Meeting Bot
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 18 April 2005
Subject: Managing Global Change: Transatlantic Ties in the Twenty-First Century
Speaker: Ben Bot (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands)
In cooperation with: Netherlands Society of International Affairs (NGIZ); European Movement in the Netherlands (EBN)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 250 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 07-04-2005 |
Education Seminar
|
Breda |
|
|
Date: 7 April 2005
Subject: Peace and Security, Here and There
Speakers: Kees Homan (Research Department, Clingendael Institute); Sjo Soeters (Head, Knowledge and Research Centre, Royal Military Academy; Professor of Organisational Studies, Tilburg University); Desiree Verweij (Senior Lecturer Philosophy and Ethics, Royal Military Academy); Joop Voetelink (Lecturer in Law, Royal Military Academy); Ad Vogelaar (Professor of Military Social and Behavioural Sciences, Royal Military Academy)
In cooperation with: Royal Military Academy (KMA)
Location: KMA, Breda
Participants: 60 secondary school teachers and students of history, economics, social studies and geography |
| 06-04-2005 |
Public Meeting Schuwirth
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 6 April 2005
Subject: Military Developments in NATO
Speaker: General Rainer Schuwirth (Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe)
Location: 'Sociëteit De Witte', The Hague
Participants: 90 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 04-04-2005 |
International Conference
|
Prague |
|
t/m 05-04-2005 |
Date: 4-5 April 2005
Subject: Legal Aspects of Counter-Terrorism
Speakers: Peter Gorissen (former member of the Dutch Permanent Representation to the OSCE); Hans-Peter Gasser (former employee of the International Red Cross); Harald Scheu (Law Faculty, Charles University, Prague); Alex P. Schmid (UN Terrorism Prevention Branch); Doron Zimmerman (Senior Researcher, Centre for Security Studies, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich); among others
In cooperation with: European Information Centre of Charles University, Prague; Information Centre for Questions of the Fight Against Terrorism; Law Faculty of Charles University; New York University in Prague
Location: Charles University, Prague (Karolinum)
Participants: 75 specialists in the fields of terrorism and international law, including Bram Boxhoorn (Director) on behalf of the Netherlands Atlantic Association |
| 01-04-2005 |
Visit to NATO Headquarters
|
Brussels |
|
|
Date: 1 April 2005
Speakers: Representatives from the International Staff and members of the various delegations of member states and partner countries
In cooperation with: NATO's Public Diplomacy Division
Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels
Participants: 9 parliamentary staff members and assistants to members of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament |
| 30-03-2005 |
Public Meeting Moens
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 30 March 2005
Subject: 'The Foreign Policy of George W. Bush: Values, Strategy and Loyalty
Speaker: Alexander Moens (Professor of International Relations, Simon Fraser University, Canada)
Location: 'Pulchri Studio', The Hague
Participants: 75 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 14-03-2005 |
Public Meeting Dutch Security Policy
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 14 March 2005
Subject: Political Priorities in Dutch Security Policy
Speakers: Hans van Baalen (Member of Parliament, Liberal Party, VVD); Theo Brinkel (Member of Parliament, Christian Democratic Party, CDA); Bert Koenders (Member of Parliament, Social Democratic Party, PvdA); Kees van der Staaij (Member of Parliament, Reformed Political Party, SGP); Arie van der Vlis (KVBK)
In cooperation with: Royal Netherlands Society for Military Art and Science (KVBK)
Location: 'Sociëteit De Witte', The Hague
Participants: 100 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 04-03-2005 |
Visit to NATO Headquarters
|
Brussels |
|
|
Date: 4 March 2005
Speakers: Representatives from the International Staff and members of the various delegations of member states and partner countries
In cooperation with: NATO's Public Diplomacy Division
Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels
Participants: 12 representatives of political youth organisations and the research and political education institutes of political parties |
| 28-02-2005 |
Public Meeting Sobel
|
The Hague |
|
|
Date: 28 February 2005
Subject: The United States and Europe: A Global Partnership for a Global Agenda
Speaker: Clifford M. Sobel (Ambassador of the United States to the Netherlands)
Location: Press Centre 'Nieuwspoort', The Hague
Participants: 180 patrons, university lecturers, journalists, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, representatives of the Netherlands' Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence, and others |
| 27-01-2005 |
Atlantic Education Conference
|
Utrecht |
|
|
Date: 27 January 2005
Subject: Vietnam-Iraq: The (Lack of) Power of America. Making the World Safer for Democracy?
Speakers: Jan Donkers (literary writer and producer of music programmes and travel and foreign reports for VPRO radio); Henk Hofland (journalist and columnist for NRC Handelsblad and the Groene Amsterdammer and author of various books and collections); Rob Kroes (Professor of American Studies, University of Amsterdam); Ton van Naerssen (Associate Professor of Development Geography, Radboud University, Nijmegen)
Location: 'Muziekcentrum Vredenburg', Utrecht
Participants: 230 secondary school teachers of geography, history, economics and social studies, students and others |
