The European Studies Council and the MacMillan Center at Yale present:
The American Polish Advisory Council 2014 Annual Conference: “Poland’s Emerging Role in Shaping Global Security and the US–Polish Partnership”
This year’s conference, entitled “Poland’s Emerging Role in Shaping Global Security & the US - Polish Partnership,” will focus on Poland’s role in addressing new security challenges including the conflict in Ukraine as well as the strategic relationship between Poland and the US in the areas of trade, economic and military cooperation. Special attention will be paid to the role of diasporas in strengthening this partnership.
The 2014 APAC conference will feature an outstanding lineup of diplomats, elected officials and business professionals with vast expertise in US - Polish relations including the Honorable Boguslaw Winid - Poland’s Ambassador to the United Nations as keynote speaker and panelist Jaroslaw Strozyk - Poland’s Defense Attache in Washington.
The annual APAC conference is one of the most prominent events on the Polish American political calendar. It is designed to address the most pressing Polish - American political issues while fostering dialogue and relationships between the political, business and cultural communities.
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Program
12:00pm
- Welcome Remarks by Gen. Edward Rowny, President of American Polish Advisory Council
- Remarks by Krystyna Illakowicz, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Yale University
- Introduction of Keynote Speaker by William Schreiber, Secretary of American Polish Advisory Council
- Keynote Address by Artur Nowak-Far, Poland’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs
1:00pm
- PANEL1: Poland and Global Security: Poland’s emerging role in addressing today’s global security challenges.
- Panelists:
- Artur Nowak-Far
- Boguslaw Winid, Poland’s Ambassador to United Nations
- Thomas Sherlock, Professor of Political Science at West Point Military Academy
- Moderator: Darek Barcikowski, Executive Director of American Polish Advisory Council
- Followed by questions from audience.
2:15pm
- Introduction of speaker by Agnes Marczak, Board member of American Polish Advisory Council
- Address by Brig. Gen. Jaroslaw Strozyk, Poland’s Defense Attaché in Washington
2:45pm
- PANEL 2: 25 years of Democracy in Poland and the US–Polish Partnership: Military Cooperation, Trade and Common Objectives
- Panelists:
- Brig. Gen. Jaroslaw Strozyk
- Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Secretary of State (1999–2011)
- Elzbieta Matynia, Director of the Transregional Center for Democratic Studies at the New School
- Sabina Klimek, Head of Trade & Investment Section at Polish Consulate in New York
- Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, Professor of History, Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies, The Institute of World Politics
- Moderator: William Schreiber
- Followed by questions from audience.
3:45pm
- American Polish Advisory Council: Building a stronger Polonia\
- Closing Remarks by Darek Barcikowski