
Karen Donfried
@kdonfried
Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; former GMF, NSC, NIC, State Dept., CRS; europhile
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18-04-2020 14:37:50
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Looking forward to what is sure to be a terrific German Marshall Fund event tomorrow with the always brilliant Nicholas Burns ! Hope you can join us.

In one week, GMF’s annual #BrusselsForum will convene virtually for its 16th edition under the theme “Reimagining Democracy." Featured speakers include Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris, Josep Borrell Fontelles, Mike Ryan, Sviatlana Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and many more. Register now: bit.ly/2021-brussels-…



Yesterday President Biden announced his intent to nominate the wonderful Julianne Smith as his Ambassador to NATO. I am thrilled for our former German Marshall Fund colleague. President Biden could not have made a better choice! Warm congratulations to Julie -- wishing her a smooth, speedy confirmation!

.German Marshall Fund has launched “Cities Fortifying Democracy,” a first-of-its-kind cohort of American and European cities that will come together in teams to collaborate on what cities are and can be doing to strengthen the foundation of democracy. Read more: bit.ly/cities-4-democ…


Join GMF on Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a conversation with A. Kramp-Karrenbauer on Afghanistan, #NATO2030 and burden sharing, the Russia challenge and more. Register now: bit.ly/akk-nato-germa…


Strong thoughtful leadership by four nominees (all women) in hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Karen Donfried Molly Phee Paloma Adams-Allen Anne Witkowsky foreign.senate.gov/hearings/nomin…

I was honored to meet with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the White House this morning. The United States stands with the people of Belarus in their quest for democracy and universal human rights.



It was a pleasure to join President Biden' meeting with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUA. The U.S.-Ukrainian partnership is stronger than ever and we're committed to Ukraine’s bright and prosperous future. I commend Ukraine for its assistance helping evacuate those at-risk in Afghanistan.

Thanks so much to my amazing German Marshall Fund colleagues for a wonderful farewell today. I sure will miss you. Couldn't be more delighted than to have the fabulous Ian Lesser stepping in as Acting President while the Board selects my successor. Stay tuned for that exciting news!


Warm congratulations, Reta Jo Lewis ! Wishing you a smooth, speedy confirmation!




An honor to be a member of your team, Secretary Antony Blinken!

It will be a privilege, Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell!

Warm congratulations, Heather! Excited to watch German Marshall Fund flourish under your dynamic leadership.

.@secblinken met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba today and signed the updated U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Charter. See the transcript of their public remarks here: state.gov/secretary-anto…