Salve Regina University
Project Title
As a final grant in support of the Rochambeau Dialogue
Date
Jun. 04, 2020
Duration
33 months
Description
The Rochambeau Dialogue fulfills a vital role in in the preservation and strengthening of the Franco-American alliance. Through a series of convenings, the Dialogue focuses on identifying common areas of shared interests, building a core network of policy experts, enhancing mutual understanding and increased defense cooperation at a time of severe transatlantic turmoil. With Carnegie Corporation support, the Dialogue will continue to provide Track 1.5 conversations that are substantive and comprehensive; building a bipartisan group of conference attendees, supplemented by younger, gender-balanced cohort of future experts while working to “bridge the gap” between academics and policymakers; and foster a greater public awareness of the enduring importance of the Franco-American Alliance, which dates back to our country’s founding.
Project Title
In support of the Rochambeau Dialogue
Date
Sep. 07, 2017
Duration
24 months
Description
The Rochambeau Dialogue will serve to strengthen Franco-American defense cooperation through a Track 2 forum with senior level Track 1 participation. The Dialogue will focus on identifying common areas of shared interests, building a core network of policy experts; and to raise awareness of U.S. and French relations and cooperation. In the mid-1990s, relations between the U.S. and France had waned with negative rhetoric coming from both sides during the Iraq War. However, over the past decade, relations once again warmed with mutual Franco-U.S. cooperation politically and militarily. Policy experts fear that relations may again deteriorate due to leadership changes in both countries, changes in immigration policies, and the U.S. withdrawal of the Paris Agreement. With Corporation support, the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University will organized two annual dialogues in Newport, RI which will include panel discussions, and networking events. The Dialogue is named after General Rochambeau who had joined forces with George Washington and the Continental Army in the Siege of Yorktown and the Battle of the Chesapeake, ultimately forcing Cornwallis to surrender.