Russia and Europe in the Obama Era

Who: Anne Applebaum, Columnist for The Washington Post and Slate

Event: Having received a warm welcome from European counterparts during his recent visits to the continent, President Obama appears to be rebuilding America’s ties with its traditional allies. How will this new thrust of diplomatic engagement affect the dynamics of US-European relations? How are perceptions of the US changing within Europe? Could Obama’s trip to Moscow signal a new beginning for ties with Russia? Anne Applebaum joins the Council to discuss the development of America’s relationship with Russia and Europe under the Obama administration. Applebaum is a journalist, Pulitzer Prize winning author and expert on Central and Eastern European affairs.

When: Wednesday, July 22; Check-in: 5:30PM, Program: 6:00PM

Where: World Affairs Council, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco

Admission Costs: Council members: FREE; Students: $5; Non-members: $15

Info: 415.293.4600; info [at] wacsf.org;