CEPA kicks off its annual flagship Forum by exploring the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on regional defense and global security.
Event Overview
The first day of the 2022 CEPA Forum explores the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on regional defense and global security. From military leaders and US Senators to regional experts working to shape the future of the European security architecture, tune in to hear more.
The 2022 CEPA Forum, “Meeting the Moment: Allies at a Crossroads,” convenes leaders and experts through a dynamic series of virtual keynotes, discussions, and debates focusing on the transatlantic response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and its implications for security and democracy.
Welcome
9:30 a.m. ET
Larry Hirsch, Chairman, Board of Directors, Center for European Policy Analysis
Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis
Opening Keynote
9:37 a.m. ET
Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO; Commander, US European Command
The Future of the European Security Architecture
9:40 a.m. ET
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Former Federal Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Germany; Co-Chair, International Leadership Council, Center for European Policy Analysis
Alexander Stubb, Former Prime Minister, Republic of Finland; Director, School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
Stephen Twitty, Former Deputy Commander, US European Command; Distinguished Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis; Founder, Twitty and Associates LLC
Moderator: Kevin Baron, Executive Editor, Defense One
Black Sea Security
10:25 a.m. ET
Philip Breedlove, Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO; Distinguished Professor and CETS Senior Fellow, The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
H.E. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Prime Minister, Romania
The Importance of Snake Island
10:30 a.m. ET
Antonia Colibășanu, Senior Geopolitical Analyst, New Strategy Center
Hanna Shelest, Senior Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis
US Support for Ukraine: What Comes Next?
10:35 a.m. ET
Mark Hertling, Former Commanding General, US Army Europe; Secretary, American Battle Monuments Commission
Ben Hodges, Senior Advisor, Human Rights First
Moderator: Lara Seligman, Pentagon Reporter, POLITICO
Investing in European Security
10:50 a.m. ET
The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator for New Hampshire, US Senate
The Hon. Thom Tillis, US Senator for North Carolina, US Senate
H.E. Jiří Kozák, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic
Transatlantic Leadership Award
11:05 a.m. ET
H.E. Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister, Republic of Estonia
H.E. Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister, Republic of Latvia
H.E. Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister, Republic of Poland
H.E. Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister, Republic of Lithuania
Closing
11:25 a.m. ET
