Approximately 170 security officials and Marshall Center alumni gathered at the Military Circle on 8 May to hear discussions on “European and Euro-Atlantic Romanian Foreign Policy: Realities and Prospects." Guest speakers included Senator Mircea Geoană, President, Foreign Affairs Committee and Marshall Center Associate Dean (GE), Dr. Detlef Puhl.

Dr. Puhl took the opportunity to discuss the challenges and threats that face Europe at the moment and emphasized the role that Romania plays as part of a strong alliance and a strong European Union. Senator Geoană addressed the role Romania should play in the EU and NATO, highlighting the most immediate challenges for Southeast European security and Romanian foreign policy.

Attendees included approximately 50 alumni, US Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation and German Embassy representatives as well as the President of the Moldovan Alumni Association who was invited as part of the continuing effort of the Romanian Alumni Association to build partnerships with other associations.

Click to enlarge Dr. Doru Frunzulica (EP 1995-1), President Romanian Alumni Association, opens the ‘Dialogues’ forum.	Click to enlarge Associate Dean (GE) Dr. Detlef Puhl begins the program with his presentation.	Click to enlarge Senator Mircea Geoana addresses the group.
Click to enlarge The audience of alumni and invited guests listen attentively.	Click to enlarge COL (ret.) Andrei Covrig, President, Moldovan Alumni Association, poses a question.	Click to enlarge Dr. Detlef Puhl (right) takes time out to chat with US Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation Chief, Col. John Ingham, and Ms. Anca Ionescu, Program Assistant.