Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Acting Assistant Secretary Robert A. Bradtke, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.

During his recent trip to Europe, President Bush discussed the importance of a strong U.S.-European alliance: "Today, America and Europe face a moment of consequence and opportunity. Together we can once again set history on a hopeful course -- away from poverty and despair, and toward development and the dignity of self-rule; away from resentment and violence, and toward justice and the peaceful settlement of differences. Seizing this moment requires idealism: We must see in every person the right and the capacity to live in freedom. Seizing this moment requires realism: We must act wisely and deliberately in the face of complex challenges. And seizing this moment also requires cooperation, because when Europe and America stand together, no problem can stand against us." [more from the President's trip] White House photo

In her first major speech as Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice discussed goals to strengthen U.S.-European relations: "I am here in Europe so that we can talk about how America and Europe can use the power of our partnership to advance our ideals worldwide....[President Bush] is determined to strengthen transatlantic ties. As the President said in his recent Inaugural Address: "All that we seek to achieve in the world requires that America and Europe remain close partners." [more from the Secretary's trip] AP/Wide World Photo