Ukraine's Quest for Mature Nation Statehood
Roundtable VIII—Ukraine-EU Relations
October 16-17, 2007
Washington, DC
Venue: Ronald Reagan International Trade Center
Day I—Oct. 16, 2007
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM—Opening Remarks
Speakers
- Bob Schaffer (AFMC)
- John O'Keefe (Director/Library of Congress Open World Program)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM—Roundtable Focus Session I
Suggested Theme
- Ukraine-EU Relations – The Ukrainian Perspective
Chair
- Oleh Shamshur (Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States)
Featured Speaker
- Andrii Veselovsky (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine)
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM—Roundtable Plenary Session I
Has Ukraine Met the “Political Requirements” for EU Membership? [Two Panels]
(1) The “Democratic Governance” Standard
Moderator
- Orest Deychakivsky (CSCE)
Panelists
- Hryhoriy Nemyria (BUT)
- Ellen Bos (Andrassy University)
- Bohdan Futey (US Court of Federal Claims)
- Steven Nix (IRI)
Suggested Topics
- Guaranteed Personal & Political Rights
- Free and Fair Elections
- Accountable Governance
- Independent Civil Society/Independent Press
(2) The “Common Vision” Standard
Moderator
- Fred Kempe (Atlantic Council)
Panelists
- Kostyantyn Hryshchenko (RPU)
- Borys Tarasyuk (OU/IEAC)
- Rastislav Kacer (Slovak Ambassador/US)
- David Kramer (DAS/EEA/DOS)
Suggested Topics
- Sense of Shared Values
- Sense of Shared History
- Strong Ties in Trade
- Respect for Borders
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM—Working Lunch
Theme:
- Ukraine and the EU – Contemplating a Common Strategy for Energy Security
Chair
- Adrian Karatnyckyj (Orange Circle)
Discussants
- Viewpoint from Kyiv: Oleksandr Todiychuk (MOU/UA-EC)
- Viewpoint from Warsaw: Igor Chalupec (PKN-Orlen/Fmr. Pres.)
- Viewpoint from Berlin: Friedemann Muller (Inst. for Int’l & Sec. Affairs)
- Viewpoint from Washington: Keith Smith (CSIS)
- Viewpoint from Houston: Tom Spellman (Halliburton)
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM—Roundtable Focus Session II
Suggested Theme
- Ukraine-EU Relations – A Viewpoint from Eastern Europe
Chair
- John Micgiel (Columbia University)
Featured Speaker
- Janusz Reiter (Ambassador of Poland to the US)
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM—Roundtable Plenary Session II:
Has Ukraine Met the “Economic & Social Requirements” for EU Membership? [Two Panels]
(1) The “Developed Market Economy” Standard
Moderator
- Morgan Williams (US-UA Bus. Council)
Panelists
- Oleksandr Biletsky (European Movement/UA)
- Krzysztof Bobinski (EU-Polska)
- Anders Aslund (Peterson Institute)
- Ron Slimp (TD International)
Suggested Topics
- Stable Growth of Annual GDP
- Low Inflation & Limited Budget Deficit
- Steady Rise in Real Income
- Transparent Economic Activity
(2) The “Equitable Playing Field” Standard
Moderator
- Tom Dine (US-Ukraine Foundation)
Panelists
- Keith Crane (RAND)
- Volodymyr Kosterin (Green Party/UA)
- Robert Fielding (AFL-CIO/UA)
- Jan Neutze (Atlantic Council to the US)
Suggested Topics
- Access to Proper Education
- Access to Decent Health Care
- Access to Decent Housing
- Strong Measures Against Corruption
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM—Roundtable Focus Session III
Suggested Theme
- Ukraine-EU Relations – A Viewpoint from Western Europe
Chair
- Jan Bugajski (CSIS)
Keynote Speaker:
- Klaus Scharioth (Ambassador of Germany to the US)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM—Conference Reception
- Hosted by the UA Embassy to the United States
Host:
- Ambassador Oleh Shamshur
Day II—Oct. 17, 2007
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM—Roundtable Focus Session IV
Suggested Theme
- Ukraine-EU Relations – From the Vantage Point of the EU Presidency
Chair
- William Pomeranz (Kennan Institute)
Keynote Speaker:
- Joao De Vallera (Ambassador of Portugal to the United States)
9:30 AM – 11: 45 AM—Roundtable Plenary Session III:
How Might Ukraine Fare as a Member of the EU? [Two Panels]
(1) Pondering the Pluses & Minuses of UA Membership in the EU for UA
Moderator
- Jan Pieklo (PAUCI)
Panelists
- Yuri Sergeyev (UA Ambassador/UN)
- Audrius Brugza (Lithuanian Amb./US)
- Steve Pifer (CSIS)
Suggested Topics
- Substantial Rewards
- Few Rewards
- Few Burdens
- Substantial Burdens
(2) Pondering the Pluses & Minuses of UA Membership in the EU for the EU
Moderator
- Nico Lange (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung)
Panelists
- Roman Shpek (UA Delegation to EU)
- Michael Gahler (FRC/Euro-Parliament)
- Ariel Cohen (Heritage Foundation)
Suggested Topics
- Substantial Rewards
- Few Rewards
- Few Burdens
- Substantial Burdens
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM—Roundtable Focus Session IV
Suggested Theme
- Ukraine-EU Relations – A Viewpoint from the United States
Chair
- Herman Pirchner (AFPC)
Keynote Speaker:
- Zbigniew Brzezinski (Senior Counselor/CSIS)
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM—Working Lunch
Theme:
- Ukraine and the EU – Contemplating Cooperation on Matters of Regional Concern
Chair
- Robert Bensh (Cardinal Resources)
Discussants
- General Overview: F. Steven Larrabee (RAND)
- Baltic Vector [Belarus]: Oleksandr Sushko (CPCFPU)
- Black Sea Vector [Transdnistria]: Volodymyr Dubovyk (CIS/ONU)
- Adriatic Vector [Kosovo]: Yuri Scherbak (Kyiv Mohylian University)
- Caspian Vector [Abkhazia]: Hryhoriy Perepylytysa (Dipl. Acad./UA)
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM—Roundtable Focus Session VI
Suggested Theme
- The EU – Ukraine Action Plan and the New Enhanced Agreement: Instruments for Reform
Chair
- Viktor Nikitiuk (Deputy Head of Mission/UA Embassy to the US)
Featured Speaker
- Angelos Pangratis (Dep. Head of the EC Delegation/US)
2:15 PM – 4:30 PM—Roundtable Plenary Session IV:
What Alternative Relationships Might the EU Offer Ukraine? [Two Panels]
(1) Contemplating the Status of “EU Privileged Partner” for Ukraine
Moderator
- Lewis Madanick (Open World Program/LOC)
Panelists
- Bohdan Sokolovski (State Secretariat)
- Steven Sestanovich (Columbia University)
- Taras Kuzio (George Washington University)
Suggested Topics
- Diplomatic Benefits
- Political Benefits
- Economic Benefits
- Social Benefits
(2) Contemplating the Status of “EU Neighbor” for Ukraine
Moderator
- William Courtney (CSC/Dyncorp)
Panelists
- Yevhen Kaminsky (IWE/NASU)
- James Sherr (UK Defence Academy)
- Celeste Wallander (Georgetown University)
Suggested Topics
- Diplomatic Benefits
- Political Benefits
- Economic Benefits
- Social Benefits
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM—Concluding Remarks
Speakers
- William Miller (WWIC)
- Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM—Patrons’ Reception
- Hosted by the UA Quest RT Series Steering Comm.
Host:
- Peter Borisow (Hollywood Trident Foundation/CUSUR)