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Oct 3, 2021

AC Selects: German elections and peace in Afghanistan

Week of October 3, 2021 In this week’s episode, hear from Georgina Wright, Head of Europe Program, Institut Montaigne, Young-kwan Yoon, Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University, and Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Vice Chair, Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security, Atlantic Council on Peace in Afghanistan and the German Elections. Related events

Elections Human Rights

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Sep 26, 2021

AC Selects: UNGA 76, climate ambitions, and EU cooperation

Week of September 26, 2021 In this week’s episode, hear from Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, Irish Minister Simon Coveney, and the European Commission’s Frans Timmermans on international climate goals and cooperation with the European Union. Related events

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

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Sep 19, 2021

AC Selects: Renewable energy, humanitarian aid, and national security

Week of September 19, 2021 In this week’s episode, hear from experts of diverse backgrounds cover topics ranging from renewable energy, how to approach humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, Turkish-Afghan relations, and how outdated AUMFs( Authorization for Use of Military Force) prevent conversations at the Congressional level. Related events

Energy & Environment Human Rights

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Sep 12, 2021

AC Selects: Afghanistan, counterterrorism, and the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Week of September 12, 2021 This this week’s episode, Congressman Gregory Meeks and US national security experts discuss more on the US withdrawal in Afghanistan, counterterrorism strategies, and the impact of 9/11 twenty years on. Related events

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Sep 5, 2021

AC Selects: German elections and mining sustainability

Week of September 5, 2021 This week, highlights from the Europe Center’s Superwahljahr Series exploring the upcoming German elections and the Global Energy Center’s virtual fireside chat with TechMet Founder and CEO Brian Menell on sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Related events

Economy & Business Elections

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Aug 29, 2021

AC Selects: The withdrawal deadline and the G-7 meeting

Week of August 29, 2021 In this week’s episode, more on the situation in Afghanistan. Our security experts discussed the implications of the recent G-7 summit, the upcoming US withdrawal deadline, and what it all means for Afghans looking to flee their country. Related events

Human Rights Resilience & Society

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Aug 22, 2021

AC Selects: Fast Thinking highlights: Afghanistan

Week of August 22, 2021 This week, hear from Afghanistan experts on current US policy towards the region, the role of women’s rights in counterterrorism and regional stability, and President Biden’s “over-the-horizon” campaign. Related events

Human Rights Resilience & Society

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Aug 15, 2021

AC Selects: Oceanic data gaps

Week of August 15, 2021 In this week’s episode, explore the ocean’s potential solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems such as climate change and food security, and as an emergent strategic geopolitical battleground. Related events

Maritime Security Politics & Diplomacy

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Aug 8, 2021

AC Selects: The future of energy: challenges and transitions

Week of August 8, 2021 This week, hear from US Senators Chris Coons and Mike Braun on opportunities for bipartisan climate cooperation, and watch highlights from the 2021 Veterans Advanced Energy Week. Related events

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Aug 1, 2021

AC Selects: Addressing China: Xinjiang and Taiwan

Week of August 1, 2021 This week, two award-winning journalists cover the atrocities in Xinjiang against the Uyghur population, and security experts provide insights on enhancing deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and the threat of cross-strait Chinese military action. Related events

Human Rights Resilience & Society
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