Post-Brussels Forum musings and #B7 in the news

As a reminder, all video from the Brussels Forum is available on the website (http://brussels.gmfus.org/)  and You Tube, including the following clip which shows me towards the end ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQBvQsi-pg&feature=player_embedded

As I think back over the Brussels Forum panels and events, the top issue seemed to be the situation in Syria, followed by developments in Afghanistan and Iran.  The Transatlantic relationship is often defined by events and conflicts in what Catherine Ashton would describe as "the neighborhood" -- and determing who will be taking action.  Turkey is an important player as are, of course, Russia and China.  This event gave me greater insight into the variables that are influencing top decision makers in the U.S. and Europe as well as the pressure being brought to bear by civil society.  Below are some reactions by the media to the panels:

Kuwait News Agency picks up on Rasmussen's comments at the Brussels Forum:  http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2229306&language=en
as well as other sources: http://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/1700/nato-not-in-crisis-but-stronger-than-ever-says-fogh-rasmussen

A perspective from AllthingsD:  http://allthingsd.com/20120324/allthingsd-sprouts-up-at-the-brussels-forum-rubbing-elbows-and-talking-tech/?mod=googlenews

A Wall Street Journal Blog focuses on China and Sanctions on Iran: http://blogs.wsj.com/brussels/2012/03/24/china-scored-over-iran-sanctions/?mod=google_news_blog

and a side interview looked at Euro zone challenges: http://blogs.wsj.com/brussels/2012/03/24/hormats-on-euro-zone-challenges/