On behalf of the University of Kent, Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS), the Brussels Negotiation and Mediation Forum has the great pleasure of inviting you to a Roundtable Discussion on “The European Union’s Role & Responsibility in International Mediation”, scheduled to take place on Monday, May 27th, 2013 at the European Parliament.
We present to you a student-led roundtable that will address topics such as EU mediation processes, external intervention, security, EU foreign policy, regional cooperation, and ethics. Panelists will explore the EU as an international mediator involved in present day global peacemaking initiatives and its aspiration to move forward in the field of international mediation on the global stage.
The current conflict in Syria will act as a case study to discuss the EU’s practical approach to international mediation. The following question will lead the topic of discussion: In the context of the intensifying conflict in Syria should the role of the EU, in light of the recent recognition from the Nobel Peace Prize, assume a greater responsibility in international mediation?
The European Union’s Role & Responsibility in International Mediation
Monday, May 27, 2013
19:00 to 21:00
European Parliament
Altiero Spinelli Building
Room ASP 1H1
Brussels
Hosted by Franziska Brantner,
Member of the European Parliament
ROUNDTABLE AGENDA
18:30 – 19:00 Registration and refreshments/appetizers
19:00 – 19:10 Welcome and opening remarks by Olivier Loose, MA International Conflict & Security, Candidate (BSIS), and Dr. Juan Diaz, Berlin Representative of mediatEUr
PANEL 1: “Normative Power of the EU”
19:10 – 19:30 Brendan McAllister – mediatEUr Senior Associate
Dr. Tom Casier – BSIS Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Jean Monnet Chair
19:30 – 20:00 Q&A session
PANEL 2: “Case Study of Syria”
20:00 – 20:20 Dr. Jamie Shea – Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges (NATO)
Dr. Laura Davis – Consultant, EEAS and BSIS Visiting Lecturer
20:20 – 20:50 Q&A session
20:50 – 21:00 Repertoire by Sabrina Böhmer, MA International Conflict & Security, Candidate (BSIS) and final conclusions by Dr. Juan Diaz, Berlin Representative of mediatEUr
The event is hosted by Franziska Brantner, MEP and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament. Juan Diaz, Berlin Representative of mediatEUr, will moderate the discussion.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the event for registration at the European Parliament, using the entrance to the Altiero Spinelli Building facing Place du Luxembourg. Please bring your ID card, passport or European Parliament access badge with you.
Please register here and submit your information online no later than May 19th, 2013. For any questions feel free to contact nmconferences@gmail.com
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Information is also available on the BSIS pages at http://www.kent.ac.uk/brussels/nmconference.html?tab=venue-and-registration
We look forward to welcoming you to a lively conversation on the EU’s central role in international mediation.