The 30 years of democratic change in Central Europe represent a tremendous success story for democracy and for the idea of Europe whole and free and at peace. Civil society has been one of the driving forces behind the transformation from a space defined by authoritarian occupation to one comprised of sovereign democracies. And U.S. foundations, importantly, played a crucial role in fostering the development of this robust civil society in the region. Following the accession of countries in the region to the EU and NATO, the mission was deemed accomplished. History, however, does not develop in a linear fashion. Emboldened authoritarian pressures coming from the outside and doubts from within stirred by incomplete economic and institutional transformation threaten to undo the region’s democratic achievements. Central Europe could become the first victim of a broader crisis of democracy, the growth of populism, and the rise of authoritarianism. Propelled by disinformation campaigns, anti-Americanism is growing and trust in Western institutions is decreasing to dangerously low levels. The need to bolster civil society and democratic forces in the region is stronger than ever, but to succeed, we need civil society 2.0 – an up-to-date version that is adjusted to and restructured in light of contemporary internal and external challenges. As before, it can only be done in cooperation with U.S. partners – institutions, foundations, public and private donors. How can we support civil society 2.0 in Central and Eastern Europe? How can we construct the Transatlantic coalition to withstand the backsliding of democracy? What is the best way for American actors and donors to re-engage in the region?