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Oct 1, 2015

China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a panel discussion on September 29th, 2015 entitled “China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals.” Moderated by Amb. Richard Morningstar, the panel featured Dr. Joe Lassiter of the Harvard Business School, Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs Jonathan Elkind, Chairman and CEO […]

China Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Sep 30, 2015

Afghanistan – One Year On: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead.

By Huma Haque

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, in collaboration with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, hosted a discussion with His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New York City on September 30. One year into the National Unity Government, Dr. Abdullah reflected on the progress that […]

Afghanistan

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Sep 30, 2015

The Putin Syndicate

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

On September 22, 2015, the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted Mr. Brian Whitmore, Senior Editor of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and author of Russia-watch blog The Power Vertical. Ms. Hannah Thoburn of the Hudson Institute and Dr. Ulrich Speck of the Transatlantic Academy joined the panel conversation to discuss the notion that President Vladimir Putin […]

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Sep 30, 2015

Salon Dinner Discussion with African Development Bank President

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, September 30, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an exclusive dinner discussion with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, in New York City. After a welcome by Atlantic Council Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Brian C. McK. Henderson, Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham introduced Adesina, noting that his background—coming […]

Africa Economy & Business

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Sep 28, 2015

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Beyond Refugees

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On September 18, 2015, the Atlantic Council and the United States Institute of Peace convened the third public hearing of the Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST). The event featured MEST Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley leading a high-level panel discussion on the refugee crisis in the Middle East.

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Sep 23, 2015

Renminbi Internationalization in Volatile Markets

By Global Business and Economics

On Friday, September 18, the Transatlantic Finance Initiative of the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted a high-level panel to discuss the internationalization of China’s currency (Renminbi) in today’s volatile markets and its significance for foreign, regulatory, and monetary policy both in Chinese and world markets. The event marked the conclusion of a […]

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Sep 22, 2015

China’s Growing Latin America Presence: The State of Play Ahead of President Xi’s US Visit

By Oriana Piña

In September 2015, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, will make his first official visit to Washington, D.C. As one of the most anticipated meetings between the United States and China, the agenda will surely include pertinent negotiations on solutions to bilateral and global issues, such as cybersecurity and climate change. One […]

China

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Sep 21, 2015

Discussion with Rwandan Foreign Minister

By Africa Center

On Monday, September 21, the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion with H.E. Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Republic of Rwanda. After an introduction from Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham, Mushikiwabo spoke about security in the context of ongoing regional integration, emphasizing three concerns: the overly simplified narrative of […]

Africa East Africa

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Sep 21, 2015

Protecting Civilians in Syria: Parameters of the Problem and Policy Options

By Rafik Hariri Center

On September 16, 2015 the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a panel of distinguished experts for a discussion of “Protecting Civilians in Syria: Parameters of the Problem and Policy Options.” Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof was joined by Dr. Rola Hallam, Medical Director of Hand in Hand for […]

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Sep 18, 2015

Exclusive Briefing on the State of Affairs in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Exclusive Briefing on the State of Affairs in Ukraine with Anders Åslund Senior Fellow Atlantic Council The Hon. John Herbst Director of the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Atlantic Council Adrian Karatnycky Senior Fellow Atlantic Council On the heels of the of the successful debt restructuring deal, Ukraine continues to be at a crossroads. Senior Fellow […]

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