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Mar 27, 2015

US-German Next Generation Project Launched

By Brent Scowcroft Center

The US-German Next Generation Project, a project the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security launched in February 2015 to strengthen the transatlantic partnership through stronger US-German ties, hosted an opening reception on March 25. The event provided an opportunity to introduce the twelve young American and German Next Generation Fellows, who will be at the […]

Europe & Eurasia Germany

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Mar 27, 2015

US-Africa Enhanced Commercial Cooperation: Keeping the Momentum in 2015

By Africa Center

In an era of globalization and expanding commercial ties, Africa offers countries and private industry considerable opportunities for trade and investment. Last August, the White House hosted the inaugural US-Africa Leaders Summit, a gathering of heads of state and government from across the continent. The purpose of the summit was to strengthen and broaden economic […]

Africa

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Mar 25, 2015

A conversation with H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani

By South Asia Center

On March 25, the Atlantic Council and the United States Institute of Peace co-hosted Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani for a conversation on the future of Afghanistan and US engagement in the country. President Ghani provided an optimistic outlook, highlighting the prospects of peace with the Taliban and improved regional connectivity. President Ghani visited DC […]

Afghanistan

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Mar 20, 2015

Cross-Straits Series: Implications of The Emerging Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2/AD) Capabilities in the Asia-Pacific

By Asia Security Initiative

On March 17, Atlantic Council’s Asia Security Initiative in the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a Cross-Straits Series event on the implications of the emerging anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Asia-Pacific. This event featured Ms. Christel Fonzo-Eberhard, Manager of Monitor 360; Ms. Yuki Tatsumi, Senior Associate of the East Asia […]

Art of Future Warfare

Mar 20, 2015

How the Next Great War Begins

By Brent Scowcroft Center

The Art of Future Warfare, an initiative of the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, hosted an event titled “How the Next Great War Begins” on March 17. The event served as a conclusion to the initiative’s recent essay contest that explored the same question. With a distinguished panel that included Admiral James […]

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Mar 19, 2015

Morocco: A Steady Path to Reform?

By Rafik Hariri Center

On Thursday, March 12, 2015, the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East released “Morocco’s Gradual Political and Economic Transition,” its latest publication by Senior Fellow Karim Mezran and Nonresident Senior Fellow Mohsin Khan. The report explores how Morocco managed to avoid political and economic instability in the midst of the Arab Spring […]

Morocco

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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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