One of the central pillars of stability over the second half of the 20th Century has been the relationship between the United States and Europe.

This Centennial Conference will examine the current status of the transatlantic relationship, offer ideas, and draw conclusions about the future.

This interdisciplinary conference will include Suffolk University scholars and host local and European scholars.

Panel 1: Divergent or Convergent Political Views

Xavier Coller, Georgetown University 
Charles Maier, Harvard University 
Paul C. Manuel, Saint Anselm College 
Chair: Judy Dushku, Suffolk University

Panel 2: Economic Challenges in Globalization

Sofia A. Perez, Boston University 
Jonathan Haughton, Suffolk University 
Andrew Martin, Harvard University 
Peter Hall, Harvard University 
Chair: Jay Rosellini, Suffolk University

Panel 3: Varying Perspectives in the Security Community

Emil Kirchner, Essex University 
Henry Nau, George Washington University 
Peter Watkins, Harvard University, UK Ministry of Defense 
Chair: Roberto Dominguez, Suffolk University

Panel 4: Looking to the Future

David Myers, Boston University 
Carlos Westendorp, Ambassador of Spain to the United States 
James Carroll, Suffolk University, The Boston Globe 
Chair: Sebastian Royo, Suffolk University

The conference is free and open to the public. It will run from 9:15 a.m.-9:15 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston.

Lunch will be served. Reception to follow.