Franco-American conference in Washington

19 May 2009 - France
The Robert Schuman Foundation and the Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University organised a conference in Washington on 19th May entitled "France, America and the World: a New Era in France-American Relations?" together with Jean François-Poncet, former French Foreign Minister, Member of the Foundation's Administrative Board. Five themes were addressed: strategic challenges; economy; the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Russia and finally Africa. This conference was enable the conclusion of work by the Franco-American group that was established by the two organisers in the summer of 2008. An initial conference was organised in Paris on 5th December 2008.
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The Robert Schuman Foundation and the Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University organised a conference in Washington on 19th May entitled "France, America and the World: a New Era in France-American Relations?" together with Jean François-Poncet, former French Foreign Minister, Member of the Foundation's Administrative Board.
Five themes were addressed: strategic challenges; economy; the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Russia and finally Africa. This conference was enable the conclusion of work by the Franco-American group that was established by the two organisers in the summer of 2008. An initial conference was organised in Paris on 5th December 2008.
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Left to right: M. Foucher, D. Hamilton and J-D Giuliani
J. François-Poncet and J. Hoagland




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