We mourn the deaths and stand with the many injured in Boston. We are sure the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
For the people of Central Europe, and especially Czechs and Slovaks, Margaret Thatcher is a symbol of the end of the Cold War, and of the beginning of the new age in which the former Communist countries took their place in a democratic Europe.
MELBOURNE, March 30 (UPI) -- He sits on stage -- gaunt, pale and uncomfortable. With each question, he winces and curls his lip -- pained by the intense memories. Born in North Korea's No.
On his arrival at his first Prague Society event Boris Berezovsky stood reservedly aside from the confident circle of distinguished guests. It was some hours later, only once he felt comfortable, that the warmth of his Russian nature began to show itself.
Wesley Clark, Jiří Dienstbier and Andrés Pastrana all have shown a dedication to public service throughout their lives. Their commitment and achievements have been honored today with the Hanno R. Ellenbogen Citizenship Award.
Mission and Goals
Global Panel's greatest strength is its network. Global Panel works primarily behind the scenes in support of governments, institutions and the private sector. Global Panel has a strong track record. It has developed a reputation for mediating difficult disputes worldwide. Through its network of former ranking government, academic, and private sector personalities, Global Panel is well equipped to facilitate solutions in conflict areas around the world. Funding for Global Panel initiatives comes strictly from the private sector. Global Panel does not take funding from the governments who seek its help.
Global Panel was founded in 1989 by the entrepeneur Bas Spuybroek, with support from then Dutch foreign minister Hans van den Broek and industrialist Frans Lurvink.
Global Panel approaches initiatives with precision and generates strong synergies with business-to-business and business-to-policy contacts. Initiatives are supplemented through events such as "fireside-chats", business luncheons, dinners, receptions, etc., which are flexibly scheduled.
The list of guests is long and includes the names of many of the most important statesmen, business-leaders, and scientists of the last decades. In addition, ministers, secretaries of state, CEO's, lobbyists, scientists, and entrepreneurs have been involved with Global Panel. Such a wide variety of internationally renowned guests, meeting together, off the record, may explain why Global Panel serves as a venue where international cooperations, investments, and bilateral relations begin. Global Panel limits partcipation to 50 individuals at any one time. The average session has 25 participants.
