CEE in a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership
Watch the final panel of the Freedom and Growth Summit 2025, exploring the evolving dynamics between Central and Eastern Europe and its key Western allies. Central and Eastern Europe is entering a new era of opportunity and responsibility within the transatlantic community.
With shifting geopolitical momentum, countries such as Poland find themselves at a strategic crossroads. This session examines how revitalized ties with both the United States and the United Kingdom are essential to reinforcing deterrence, resilience, and shared strategic objectives across the Euro-Atlantic space.
Distinguished Panelists:
- Marek Magierowski – Former Ambassador of Poland to the US and Israel, Director of the “Strategy for Poland” programme at Instytut Wolności
- Aaron Korewa – Director of the Atlantic Council Warsaw Office
- Anna Richards – Lawyer and International Relations Expert
- Moderator: George Philip Byczynski – President of the Transatlantic Alliance Foundation
Key Themes Explored:
- Proactive Contribution: How CEE countries can move from being security consumers to proactive contributors within the transatlantic alliance.
- U.S. Engagement: Analyzing the new opportunities arising from renewed U.S. focus on European security and innovation.
- Deterrence & Resilience: The critical role of partnerships with the U.S. and the UK in countering regional threats and disinformation.
- Future Leadership: The growing role of the CEE region in shaping the long-term vision of the Euro-Atlantic community.
Funding & Support The Freedom and Growth Summit was financed by the National Institute of Freedom – Centre for the Development of Civil Society as part of the Government Programme for Civil Initiatives Fund NEWCIF for 2021-2030 and the Government Programme for Civil Society Organizations Development CSODev for 2018-2030.
