Join this student-led conference for an in-depth discussion on critical issues concerning Europe. The panel of this two-day conference will be virtual and in-person. Please refer to the information for each panel for Zoom registration details as well as location at Harvard University and Tufts University.
Anxiety of a Russian invasion of a NATO member state has never been higher. In the face of total war in Europe, how will NATO balance its priorities and ensure that Russia is deterred from invading a NATO member state?
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Room: Cabot 703, Fletcher School / Registration & Zoom link
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has thrown into sharp focus the need for a clear, unified, and forward-thinking European foreign policy. The cornerstones of the European response to this crisis will inevitably be the security policy of the European Union, as well as the state of transatlantic relations between the United States and European partners. In this keynote, Ambassador Kristjan Prikk will discuss the European Union’s present and future priorities in these fields, drawing on his experience in both the security sector and transatlantic diplomatic relations.
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Europe’s response to Covid has arguably been strong and hailed by some as its “Hamiltonian” moment. However, the EU must now face another moment of truth as war in Ukraine threatens its economic recovery. This panel will explore economic challenges facing Europe post-Covid, including how to fund its Ukraine response, whether it should cut off Russian energy supplies, and how to seize opportunities presented by the crisis to move forward on the green transition.
Moderator: Maria de Paz, Student at Harvard Kennedy School
The year 2021 saw record levels of funding for European tech companies, with dozens of new unicorns on the continent in exciting new fields and industries. Is there a European way in succeeding in tech? What's next for the future of tech in Europe? The panel will discuss how Europe managed to become a global tech player, and what's next for the continent.
Moderator: TBC
Room: Malkin Penthouse, Littauer Building, 4th Floor, Harvard Kennedy School
Note: This is an in-person event and limited to Harvard ID holders. To attend, please register in advance here.
Chair: Menelaos Alexandrakis, Student at Harvard Kennedy School
