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Amirah S. Salaam, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and legislative Institut Aspen France, founded in 1983, is a nonpartisan, The Aspen Institute Berlin is an independent nonprofit, fellow in the office of Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL), speaks with Dr. Robin Mishra, Director of the Berlin office of Rheinischer Merkur, at an nonprofit, international center for discussion and dia- nonpartisan institution dedicated to the promotion Aspen Berlin event. logue. Aspen France has two goals: to help regional, of transatlantic dialogue. Seeking to act as a bridge renewable energies must security as discussed in his lat- national, and international leaders — from the economic, between America and Europe, it convenes programs — replace fossil fuels. Bütikofer est publication, Liberty’s Best political, academic, and nonprofit sectors, unions, and Participants of the Preparatory Meeting for the International Aspen Europe- in Berlin and throughout Europe, the United States, and India Conference. concluded that economic Hope. He presented his views the media — identify the challenges they must face in the Middle East — on foreign policy, defense, and trade growth is not only imaginable on strategic independence seeking solutions to the problems of our times; and to issues. Its programs and conferences reach out to key as green growth, but also is as a stimulus for respon- facilitate informal meetings of leaders from different geo- Aspen European Dialogue chairman of BNP Paribas decision and opinion makers as well as the broader pub- the only sustainable solution sible leadership in democratic Aspen France joined Aspen and chairman of the Aspen for the future. organizations on both national graphical, cultural, and professional worlds. lic, creating a marketplace of ideas. Italia in “The EU, the US, France Board; Jean-Claude As the final installment and international levels. To these ends, Institut Aspen France, located in Lyon and Global Disorder: The Trichet, president of the Aspen Berlin’s work consists of lectures, roundtables, of Aspen Berlin’s roundtable since 1994, offers international conferences and semi- Need for a New Bretton European Central Bank in and debates. Its lectures — larger, formal events that series, the Institute, in coop- 2008 Leadership Program nars addressing the major economic, social, and political Woods” conference on April Frankfurt; and Giulio Trem- are open to the public and press — usually draw 150 to eration with the Hanns Seidel Twenty-four young leaders — issues of the day. It also hosts meetings and debates 18–19. Over 60 participants onti, vice president of the 200 participants. The roundtables are smaller, invitation- Foundation, invited Kim entrepreneurs, policymak- on regional issues. shared their opinions on Chamber of Deputies and only gatherings for about 20 select participants. The R. Homes, vice president of ers, journalists, lawyers, and topics such as “The shrink- chairman of Aspen Italia. Foreign and Defense Policy artists, ages 25–40 — from debates, which are lively and informal public sessions ing West and the rising Studies at the Heritage Foun- Lebanon, Germany, and the environment, the promotion rest”; “Europe’s order in held in cafés throughout Berlin, are designed to foster dation, on July 3 for a dinner United States convened at RECENT of a multi-polar world, peace, global disorder: asset or liabil- UPCOMING discussion on issues of transatlantic interest. and roundtable discussion. Aspen Berlin on May 18–20 HIGHLIGHTS and prosperity. The objective ity?”; “Geo-political focus: EVENTS to attend a conference on of this inaugural event is to the common challenge of RECENT “Risk and Uncertainty: Cul- Preparation for the provide a platform for ongo- the Greater Middle East”; November 20 HIGHLIGHTS tural Approaches to Risk Inaugural Europe-India ing and informal dialogue “Toward November 2008: a Gala Dinner of the Third Management.” Following Conference between leaders, entrepre- transatlantic deal for a post- Class of the Young Political Aspen Berlin Roundtable the model of previous Young In preparation for the first neurs, thinkers, and decision Western order”; and “The Leaders Program Series Leaders conferences, the aim Aspen Europe-India Confer- makers from India, Europe, hardest trade-off: human Paris In May 2008, Aspen Berlin was to build alliances among ence, which will be held in and France to create a better rights, diplomacy and inter- welcomed Federal Minister the participants through France in late 2008/early mutual understanding and a national economy.” December Dr. Thomas de Maizière panel discussions, seminars, 2009, members of Aspen fruitful cooperation between Among the event’s par- First Europe-India where he led a discussion and team activities in an France and Aspen India con- India and Europe. ticipants were M. Pebereau, International Conference on globalization, climate informal atmosphere. The vened to discuss the topics Lyon and Paris change, and security. He goal was also to understand to be addressed at this meet- spoke at length about China Reinhard Bütikofer, federal chairman of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen political the Middle East’s civil soci- ing. These topics tentatively TBD and India as upcoming eco- party, and Charles King Mallory IV, director of Aspen Berlin, participate in ety, particularly in the case include the commonalities International Conference nomic global players and Aspen Berlin’s June conference on green growth. of Lebanon, and explore the between India and Europe, About “Marketing on the stressed the importance lin hosted the president This event brought together topic of risk and uncertainty, notably the diversity of their Metropolis” and positive outcome of of Alliance 90/The Greens German politicians, members which provided an opening populations, their religious the G8-summit in Heiligen- Reinhard Bütikofer. At this of the media, senior experts, for political and philosophi- affiliations, their multilin- damm concerning climate event, Bütikofer delivered and distinguished colleagues cal discussions. gualism, and their deep change. De Maizière argued a speech on green growth from German companies and attachment to traditions and Institut Aspen France that a durable partnership where he emphasized the organizations interested in Aspen Institute Berlin cultural affiliations. As both 119, rue Pierre Corneille between the US and “Old free market economy’s need furthering transatlantic coop- Inselstr. 10 regional and global powers, 69003 Lyon Europe” can produce and for a new strategy that inte- eration. Holmes addressed 14129 Berlin France and India must deal France sustain viable solutions for grates social, political, and major themes such as advanc- Germany Michel Pebereau, chairman of BNP Paribas and chairman of the Aspen with growing and similar France Board, in conversation with Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the Tel. + 33 4 72 41 93 12 diverse global issues. ecological aspects. By the ing American leadership and Tel. + 49 (0) 30 80 48 90-0 responsibilities regarding the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. www.aspenfrance.org In June 2008, Aspen Ber- end of the 21st century, improving global and national www.aspenberlin.org
78 The Aspen Idea WINTER 2008/2009 WINTER 2008/2009 The Aspen Idea 79 international Aspen Aspen Aspen Institute Institute India Italia The Aspen Institute India (AII) is a nonprofit organization Ambassador Richard Holbrooke addresses Aspen India on “The Elections Aspen Institute Italia has established itself as a leader in dedicated to in-depth discussion of global issues, devel- On March 7–9, Aspen Italia hosted its Aspen Seminar in Como. and American Foreign Policy” on March 28. On the dais are L. Brooks promoting enlightened dialogue in Europe and across opment of values-based leadership, and a high-level Entwistle, trustee of Aspen India and managing director & CEO of Goldman for small and medium-sized by a handful of veterans of Sachs India Pvt. Ltd., and Tarun Das, president of Aspen India. the Atlantic through conferences, seminars, and studies exchange of opinions, information, and values. Its mis- enterprises, and the Junior Aspen programs in Germany, on a variety of international issues. It has significantly sion is to bring a new perspective to the most important sions revolved around issues is where the fundamental Fellows launched a “breakfast Romania, and India; veterans increased its membership over the past several years and issues of the day and represent the forum of choice for including US-India bilateral difference lies between the series,” with speakers such as will get another chance to has broadened its outreach through its quarterly journal, convening and developing leaders in India. Focusing relations, energy security, Republican and Democratic Kerry Kennedy of the RFK participate, with two alumni Pakistan, the defense rela- presidential candidates in the Aspenia, which is sold at bookstores throughout Italy. Foundation. seminars planned for 2009. on India’s challenges, business community, and society, tionship, and new directions upcoming election. Then Aspen Italia’s policy programs concentrate primarily it invites top industrial, economic, financial, political, in India’s foreign policy. in April, Ambassador Rich- on Euro-American issues, including the reorganization Parla Aspen? Aspenia social, and cultural leaders to discuss these issues in set- In April 2008, Aspen India ard Haass, president of the Translating a signature Insti- The Institute’s prestigious of a 25-member European Union, economic global tings that encourage candid and open debate. and Aspen France launched Council on Foreign Relations tute offering, and working journal on international the Aspen Europe-India Dia- and former policy advisor governance, and the political and economic evolution of with the Seminars Depart- affairs, Aspenia, came out RECENT The adjustment will have to logue. The objective of this to former Secretary of State Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Aspen ment and veteran Aspen with issues in Italian on “The HIGHLIGHTS be formidable and will have meeting was to harness a Colin Powell, spoke to a joint Italia conferences and roundtables bring together high- moderators, Aspen Italia China Games” and “Religion major psychological, political, mutual understanding and session of the Confederation level international leaders from business, politics, hosted its own version of the and Politics,” and in English Focusing on China and economic implications a productive cooperation of Indian Industry and Aspen finance, and academia in off-the-record settings, often Aspen Seminar in Como on “Global Powers.” To read As a part of its series on China, for China, India, and the rest between India and Europe. India about the issues that and Frascati on March 7–9 excerpts and order copies, with an in-depth focus on a single topic. Aspen India hosted “Revalu- of the world. The two-day conference cov- the next US president will and 14–16, 2008, focusing please see the Aspenia page by ation of Chinese Currency ered a range of issues includ- face with respect to US-India The Aspen Seminars for Leaders represent an innova- on human nature, tensions visiting www.aspeninstitute.it. and its Implications for India” Strategic Dialogues ing globalization, environ- relations, climate change, and tive, enriching, and distinctly European interpretation of in and differences across with Daniel Rosen, principal The 11th session of the US- ment, and poverty. terrorism. the Aspen Executive Seminar. Open to top managers of societies, the limits of rule, at China Strategic Advisory in India Strategic Dialogue enterprises, organizations, and associations (including non- and leadership and the civil UPCOMING New York and adjunct profes- was held March 30–April Henry Crown Fellows members), these discussions have recently included themes society. Excerpts from the EVENTS sor at Columbia University’s 2 in New Delhi in col- Visit India classic Aspen Seminar cur- UPCOMING such as infrastructure and transportation; the postmodern school of International and laboration with the Aspen Aspen India was fortunate to EVENTS riculum — Sophocles, Plato, December Public Affairs. At the session, Strategy Group. This dia- host Henry Crown fellows society; information, democracy, and communications; and Aristotle, Hobbes, Machia- Sixth Edition of the Rosen stated that after years of logue has helped both sides David McCormick, under December 18–20 the challenge of a global market for southern Italy. velli (in Italian and English “Transatlantic Dialogue” success using “gradualism” as in bringing bilateral issues secretary for International Ideas India 2008 versions), and Martin Luther Washington, DC a mantra, Beijing is just about and challenges to the fore- Affairs at the US Department New Delhi Recent have focused on EU-US rela- King, Jr. — were paired out of options for turning its front and has also helped of the Treasury, and James Highlights tions, building a privileged with more recent additions, February current growth model around develop a roadmap for future Lambright, chairman of the January 3–7, 2009 partnership with Israel, Italy’s including selections from Meeting on the G8 with only minor adjustments. cooperation. The discus- Export-Import Bank of the Aspen Seminar National and International relationship with Afghanistan James Watson, Paul Rus- Rome United States. McCormick Reach of Aspen Italia and NATO, and the Ameri- esabagina, E.O. Wilson, Her- spoke to Aspen India about February 14–16, 2009 Since last June, Aspen Italia can economy. nando de Soto, and Edward April the state of global markets ICT Roundtable has organized five interna- Said. Time outside the semi- Annual Aspen while Lambright met with tional and nine national Leadership Conferences nar room went to tours of European Dialogue the Fellows of the India Lead- Aspen Institute India meetings. Domestically, the In Palermo in late October, Como and the Monastery Berlin ership Initiative. Mr. Tarun Das Institute has hosted several the 26th edition of the Aspen of St. Mary at Grottaferrata, President conferences with topics of dis- Seminars for Leaders took near Frascati, as well as lec- Discussions on the US Aspen Institute India cussion ranging from Italy’s place, with four seminars in tures by noted academics and Aspen Institute Italia Presidential Election 2P Sector 31 cultural identity, the issue Italian and one in English; senior members of Aspen Ita- Piazza dei Santi In March, Aspen India hosted Gurgaon, 122 001 of energy security, revamp- all were held simultaneously. lia. The Italian participants, Apostoli, 49 Professor M. S. Krishnan; Professor C. K. 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In Japan, the Aspen method of dialogue has been adapted to incorporate Eastern — especially Japa- nese — ideas. Aspen Institute Japan offers the Nippon Aspen Executive Seminar (NAES) three or four times each year. Based on the traditional Aspen Executive Seminar, NAES features many of the original’s essential characteristics: extensive reading and intensive discus- sion; an emphasis on self-teaching, not training; and diversity as a priority at the discussion table. As much as the seminars have in common, the readings from NAES diverge from those of the original. Compiled by two Japanese scholars who have taken the Aspen Executive Seminar, the readings have been adapted to include both Western and non-Western — in particular Japanese — values, history, traditions, and philosophy so that they may better fit Japanese leaders. Ken Akiyama, professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, speaks on The Let Amy Doherty Put Her Experience to Work For You! Each seminar focuses on five themes: Japan and the Tale of Genji as part of Aspen Japan’s contribution to the novel’s millennial World, Nature and Life, Cognition, Beauty, and Faith, celebration. • Graduate of Williams College and Columbia University Business School Humanity, and Democracy. Readings from Western • Former Investment Banker with Credit Suisse sources include Dante’s Divine Comedy; the Dialogues tive Seminar alumni on the November 28–December • Extensive Knowledge of the Aspen market 3, 2009 of Plato; Immanuel Kant’s Perpetual Peace; John Locke’s contemporary and universal significance of The Tale of NAES • Network of satisfi ed clients Concerning Civil Government; Alexis de Tocqueville’s Genji. Ken Akiyama, profes- • Donates 10% of all commissions to cancer research Democracy in America; Charles Darwin’s Origin of sor emeritus of the Univer- January 9–11, 2009 Price Reduced Price Reduced Species; and Francis Bacon’s Advancement of Learn- sity of Tokyo and a leading Tenth Young Executive ing. The non-Western readings include The Ideals of the scholar on The Tale of Genji, Seminar East, by Tenshin Okakura; The Analects, by Confucius; led a lecture on the author’s January 22–25, 2009 Flow and Stagnation: Fragments of Philosophy, by superb plotting, characteriza- tion, and deep insight into Eleventh Young Executive Shozo Omori; and An Encouragement of Learning, by the depths of humanity. Fur- Seminar Yukichi Fukuzawa. thermore, Akiyama discussed Brush Creek Privacy Moon Run Ranch Sophistication in Lazy O Ranch Located on 2.37 acres, the 3,487 sq ft house has 3 is 70 acre premier horse property is just minutes to the is stunning remodeled home sits on 3.56 acres other aspects of the novel bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an attached 1 bedroom/1 bath Campground ski lift at Snowmass. Enjoy private access overlooking the 1,400 acre Lazy O Ranch, and just 14 that have attracted worldwide guest house, state of the art integrated media system, to Snowmass Creek, two large ponds for great fi shing, as miles to the roundabout. Features include 6 bedrooms, 6 automated lighting/HVAC system, gourmet kitchen and well as senior water rights. Two barns, two riding arenas, full baths, 2 half-baths, 9,307 square feet, brand new top RECENT saki Shikibu and a series readership. chef’s pantry, fl oor to ceiling windows with automated general store, trading post, and caretaker apartments of the line fi nishes, dramatic log features, billiards room, of millennium celebration shades, master suite with separate his & her dressing currently exist on the property, as well as a 3 bedroom, 2 wine room, theater, air conditioning, privacy, views, HIGHLIGHTS rooms, 720 sq ft heated garage & workshop, and 1250 sq bath, 2513 sq ft cabin with wood-burning fi replace. pond/water feature, common horse pasture and barn, The year 2008 marks the events took place in Japan ft of deck space. Impeccable views complete the package! $8,750,000 Partially Furnished ranch manager on site 24/7, and mature landscaping. 1,000th year since The Tale in honor of the world’s first UPCOMING Aspen Institute Japan $3,400,000 $7,450,000 Furnished of Genji, the world’s oldest romance novel. On May 31, EVENTS 1-1 Roppongi, 3-chome novel and a masterpiece of Aspen Japan joined these Minato-ku AMY DOHERTY Japanese classical literature. millennium celebrations by November 21–23 Tokyo 106-0032 970-930-5733 Cell The tale was written by a offering a special lecture for Ninth Young Executive Japan 970-429-1083 Offi ce court lady known as Mura- the Nippon Aspen Execu- Seminar Tel. + 81-3-5574-1801 [email protected] MORRISANDFYRWALD.COM AmyAspen.com Aspen: 415 East Hyman Avenue 970-925-6060 Basalt: 711 E a s t V a l l e y R o a d 9 7 0 - 9 2 7 - 2 0 9 0
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Aspen Romania President Mircea Institutul Geoana, HRH Prince Radu of Romania, and European Policy Aspen Advisor to the EC Beate Winkler par- Romania ticipate in the Aspen Romania Workshop on The new Institutul Aspen Romania, founded in Decem- Multiculturalism. ber 2006, is a politically and ideologically neutral orga- nization. Its membership represents a broad range of opinion from the corporate, academic, political, and on May 25 for a private UPCOMING other sectors in the country; its focus is on develop- conversation on the upcom- EVENTS ment of leadership networks and the promotion of ing US election, foreign policy challenges from Iran November democratic values and principles, the rule of law, and to Kosovo, and the future of Roundtable on Energy economic efficiency. Europe. Efficiency Aspen Romania, governed by an Executive Board of Bucharest eight members elected annually by a General Assem- Workshop on bly of founding and associate members, is supported Multiculturalism December financially through the payment of membership fees, In Cluj on July 17–19, Aspen First Young Leaders Alumni Romania held a workshop on Gala Dinner corporate sponsorship, and participation fees for Aspen multiculturalism as a follow- Bucharest Romania programs. It hosts Executive Seminars, policy up to last year’s Workshop programs, and a Young Leadership Program. on National Identity. The January 2009 workshop offered a combi- Third Roundtable on RECENT and national and interna- nation of musical entertain- Romania in the EU HIGHLIGHTS tional environmental NGOs ment and a debate between Bucharest discussed ideas about how several prominent Romanian Focusing on the to strengthen collaboration and foreign speakers includ- March 2009 Environment on environmental issues and ing HRH Prince Radu of Aspen Seminar On May 2–4, Aspen Romania how to encourage greater use Romania. Some of the issues Susai hosted a weekend Workshop of renewable and alternative covered were the nature of Let Your Voice Be Heard on Environmental Protection sources of energy to increase multiculturalism, the atti- April 21–26, 2009 Join the Aspen Institute and National Geographic at the second annual Aspen and Responsibility in the Dan- energy efficiency. tude of the majority to “the Young Leaders Programme ube Delta. Romanian Min- other,” the risk of too much Module 1 Environment Forum—a powerful event examining the future of the environment and ister of Environment, Attila Meeting with Former political correctness as a bar what we can do about it as citizens, corporations, and countries. Korodi, and the Chairman US Secretary of State to genuine understanding, July 6–12, 2009 of the Parliamentary Com- Madeleine Albright and measures to counter Young Leaders Programme The 2009 Forum, themed “Powering the Planet: Energy for the Long Run,” will include mission on Industry, Iulian A full house of some 40 discrimination. Module II discussions on climate change, energy extraction and use, innovation and technology, Iancu, were guest speakers Aspen Romania members, along with Matteo Codazzi, Young Leaders, and a limited 2008 Young Leaders September 2009 efficiency, conservation, and related topics. CEO of Enel Romania and number of invited guests wel- Programme Aspen International member of Aspen Romania. comed former US Secretary The 2008 Young Leaders Committee Meeting The Aspen Environment Forum—part convocation, part roundtable, and part local town Bucharest and Sinaia Participants from business of State Madeleine Albright Programme concluded their meeting—is open to the public and all are welcome. This is your chance to hear from seminar phase after a week- Romanian Environment long excursion in the Delta energy experts, government officials, business leaders, writers, photographers, and other Minister Attila Korodi, Aspen Romania in June where they covered knowledgeable and committed voices in the field. President Mircea leadership skills and styles. Institutul Aspen Romania Geoana, and NGO For the remainder of the year 1, Herastrau Street Greener Director A wide range of programming includes large plenary sessions, intimate break-out Dragos Bucurenci speak the Young Leaders will work Floor 3, Ap. 7, District 1 at Aspen Romania’s on their community service 011981 Bucharest, sessions, panel discussions, one-on-one interviews, photography exhibits, screenings, May Workshop project proposals before pre- Romania luncheons, book signings, dinner events, evening exchanges, and more. on Environmental Protection and senting these to the Execu- Tel. + 40 311 024 128 Responsibility. tive Board in December. www.aspeninstitute.ro To register or learn more, go to aspenenvironment.org. 84 The Aspen Idea WINTER 2008/2009