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Mar 19, 2015

The Future of the Power Industry in an Era of New Technologies

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted Thomas Fanning on March 10th, 2015 for a discussion on how innovation and new energy technologies will affect electric utilities.

Energy & Environment

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Mar 19, 2015

Cyber risk Wednesday: Rewards and risks of the healthcare Internet of Things

By Cyber Statecraft Initiative

In order to examine the balance of the security challenges and societal opportunities of networked healthcare devices, on March 18, 2015 the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative gathered a group of experts for a panel discussion and an accompanied report release. Jason Healey, Director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, moderated the discussion between Pat Calhoun, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Network Safety at McAfee, Suzanne B. Schwartz, Director of Emergency Preparedness, Operations, and Medical Countermeasures at US Food and Drug Administration, and Joshua Corman, Chief Technology Officer at Sonatype.

Cybersecurity Internet

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Mar 18, 2015

Nigeria on the Eve of the 2015 Elections

By Africa Center

In February, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections, citing the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The presidential polls were rescheduled to March 28; in the interim, the Nigerian military—with the aid of its neighbors—has launched a military offensive against Boko Haram.

Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 18, 2015

EuroGrowth Conversation Series: TTIP and SMEs

By Global Business and Economics Program

On March 4, 2015, the Global Business and Economics Program hosted a EuroGrowth Conversation Series event focusing on the TTIP: Big Opportunities for Small Business report that the Atlantic Council released last year. The small, off-the-record roundtable brought together representatives from the largest business associations in each European country, known as EUROCHAMBRES.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 18, 2015

Atlantic Council Exclusive: Electoral Commission Chairman Discusses Readiness for Nigeria’s 2015 Elections

By Africa Center

Nigeria made waves last month when its Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced just one week before the scheduled date for general elections that polls would be delayed by six weeks. The decision, taken on the advice with Nigeria’s top security officials, came as terrorist group Boko Haram continued to attack and occupy a large […]

Nigeria Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 17, 2015

The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Sudan: A Conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Feldstein

By Africa Center

In his remarks in October at the Atlantic Council, US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth affirmed the US government’s willingness to engage with Khartoum in talks, effectively extending an olive branch to the Sudanese government. Still, obstacles to improved US-Sudan relations remain, including a stalled national dialogue process; continuing conflict in […]

Africa Sudan

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Mar 16, 2015

Atlantic Council Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative Launch: America’s Role in the World

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On March 13, the Atlantic Council formally launched its new Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative through the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The Council is undertaking efforts to help the United States work with its closest allies and partners to lead in an increasingly complex and turbulent world. These projects will address strategic issues […]

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Mar 16, 2015

Private Breakfast Discussion-Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative Launch

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On March 13, the Atlantic Council launched its Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative, supported by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The event began with a private breakfast to kick off the America’s Role in the World effort, hosted by Jon Huntsman, Chairman of the Atlantic Council, and Fred Kempe, President and CEO of […]

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Mar 16, 2015

A Nuclear Deal, Iran’s Regional Role and US Relations with the Gulf

By South Asia Center

On March 16, the Iran Task Force hosted a discussion on the impact of a possible Iran nuclear deal on Iran’s regional role and US relations with the Arab states across the Gulf. Speakers included Richard LeBaron, Alireza Nader, and Ilan Goldenberg. Barbara Slavin moderated the panel.  

Iran

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Mar 13, 2015

Will Ukraine Muddle Through or Face Financial Meltdown?

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center & Global Business and Economics Program

Economic reforms implemented by the government of Ukraine are a sign of unity among the political elite in that country in the face of a looming economic crisis, according to Anders Åslund, a prominent economist and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Ukraine
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