The Center for Transatlantic Relations
 at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, EU Center of Excellence Washington DC, invites you to a discussion with H.E. João Cravinho, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal on "Challenges of Contemporary Portuguese Foreign Policy".
 
Amb. Kurt Volker, Moderator, Senior Fellow and Managing Director, Center for Transatlantic Relations
When: Monday, March 14, 2011

Time: 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Where: Room 500, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington DC
RSVP by emailing transatlanticrsvp@jhu.edu with "March 14 Portugal" in the subject line
 
A world power in the 1600's, actively engaged from South America to Africa, India and East Asia, modern Portugal has inherited a global outlook and an identity which is both European and Atlanticist. It is a founding member of NATO, a member of the European Union, an active partner of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), a member of the Ibero-American Community and a close neighbor and partner in promoting reform in North Africa and the Middle East.  Portugal currently holds a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. At present, Portugal faces major challenges - both at the European level, and as a close ally of the United States in facing today's numerous global challenges. Hear Portuguese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Joao Cravinho address these challenges and more at the Center for Transatlantic Relations on March 14, 2011.