As part of the Natolin Transatlantic Partnership Forum, the College of Europe in Natolin was pleased to host a Special Lecture titled: "NATO and Its Enlargement Process, from successes and plans, to retreat and doubts" delivered by Mr Daniel FRIED, former US Ambassador to Poland and Assistant Secretary of State for Europe.
Mr FRIED discussed the possibilities of NATO enlargement and potential tracks for its future development, providing a comprehensive analysis of its historical milestones, strategic challenges and evolving role in global security challenges. This insightful lecture offered a unique perspective on NATO's impact and its implications for member states and beyond.
The lecture was moderated by Dr Sławomir DĘBSKI, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Natolin.
About the speaker:
Mr Daniel FRIED is the former US Ambassador to Poland Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. Currently he is a Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council.
He played a key role in designing and implementing American policy in Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union. As Special Assistant and NSC Senior Director for Presidents Clinton and Bush, Ambassador to Poland, and Assistant Secretary of State for Europe (2005-09), Ambassador Daniel FRIED helped craft the policy of NATO enlargement to Central European nations and, in parallel, NATO-Russia relations, thus advancing the goal of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. More information about him can be found here.
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