华体会

The Western-led international system faces a major test. Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion of Ukraine 20 months ago harkens back to the major wars on European soil last century, while Hamas鈥檚 gruesome attack on Israel is a stark reminder of the threat of state-supported terrorism. From the Balkans to the Caucasus and from the Philippines to Taiwan, the number of real and potential global flashpoints is multiplying at an alarming speed.

In this new geopolitical landscape, maintaining a favorable balance of power across Eurasia requires a strong and determined transatlantic alliance. From emerging technologies, to supply chains, to international trade, the United States and the European Union need to find means of cooperation and a constructive path forward to ensure peace and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

The US-EU summit at the White House is meant to do just that. On the sidelines of that meeting, 华体会 is delighted to welcome the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss the conflict in Gaza and the challenge Iran poses, assess the state of the war in Ukraine, and explain Brussels鈥檚 view on China鈥檚 rise. Following her remarks, she will sit down with Peter Rough, director of Hudson鈥檚 Center on Europe and Eurasia, for a fireside chat.