Brussels Forum: Day 1 // Welcome and Opening Remarks // The Beginning of a New Era

Welcome and Opening Remarks Please join GMF President Heather A. Conley to kick off the 17th annual edition of Brussels Forum. The Beginning of a New Era The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the end of the Cold War marked a major turning point in world history. The post-Cold War era has been a time of advancement that brought with it dramatic changes in world governance, security and defense, economics, and technology. Now, in 2022, Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s increasing influence on global affairs, the wide-ranging impact of technological innovation, and climate change have brought the transatlantic community and the world to the brink of a new era. On the year of its 75th anniversary, what lessons and inspiration can we take from the Marshall Plan as we face these daunting challenges? Including: H.E. Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Belgium Moderator: Ms. Heather A. Conley, President, The German Marshall Fund of the United States Stay up-to-date with GMF analysis and expertise: Follow us on Twitter:   / gmfus   Find us on Facebook:   / gmfus   Check out Instagram:   / german_marshall_fund   Connect with LinkedIn:   / german-marshall-fund-of-the-united-states   #BrusselsForum #ColdWar #Russia #Ukraine #MarshallPlan