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Franco-American conference in Washington

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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. Link to the special page
Left to right: M. Foucher, D. Hamilton and J-D Giuliani
J. François-Poncet and J. Hoagland

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