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Sep 17, 2014

Art & Science: An Exhibition of Arctic Climate Change

By The Atlantic Council

On September 10, the Atlantic Council’s Young Atlanticist Program hosted the first of a series of Arctic events developed by the ELEEP Network’s Arctic Climate Change Emerging Leaders (ACCEL) Fellows. Examining the role art plays in communicating the science of climate change to the public, artists Diane Burko and Mia Feuer presented their Arctic inspired […]

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Commanders Series

Sep 17, 2014

Breedlove: NATO Has Begun Shaping Rapid Response Force

Alliance’s Commander Says New Force Will Include US Troops NATO has begun shaping the strengthened presence in Eastern Europe that the Alliance’s leaders approved ten days ago at their summit conference in Wales, its military commander, US Air Force General Philip Breedlove, said. US troops will be part of the new rapid-response force to be […]

NATO Russia

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Sep 12, 2014

Despite Detours and Reservations, Egypt Navigating Transition Reasonably Well

By The Atlantic Council

Despite political detours and reservations, Egypt is moving forward and navigating its transition reasonably well, said Ahmed Galal, former Minister of Finance for Egypt and managing director of the Economic Research Forum. Galal was speaking at a Hariri Center public discussion, “Tackling Egypt’s Economic Dilemma” on September 10, 2014. Atlantic Council Vice President and Hariri […]

North Africa

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Sep 10, 2014

Iran Negotiations Update: Verification vs. Breakout Capacity

By The Atlantic Council

A tradeoff does not exist between Iran’s enrichment capacity and more intense verification measures placed on Iran’s nuclear program. Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, and Michael Singh, managing director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, agreed that each are significant to a final agreement independently. Iranians have argued that […]

Iran

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Sep 10, 2014

Transition Seminar for Incoming Head of African Union Mission in Somalia

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a transition seminar for H.E. Maman Sidikou, incoming African Union (AU) special representative for Somalia and head of the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), on Tuesday, September 9.

Somalia

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Sep 8, 2014

NATO’s Summit: Transformation for the Future, ‘Serious Failure’ in the Moment

By James Rupert

Alliance Leaders Shape a ‘NATO 4.0’ But Fail to Focus on Moscow’s Challenge to Europe After more than a decade dominated by its work in Afghanistan, the NATO alliance re-shaped itself last week into a new, “4.0” version to address rising challenges both in Europe and worldwide, Atlantic Council analysts say. But as it revitalized […]

NATO Security & Defense

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Sep 5, 2014

Mexico’s Telecoms Reform: Its Impact Has Been Underestimated, Experts Say

By The Atlantic Council

Government, Business, Academic Leaders Speak at Atlantic Council Forum in Mexico City Six weeks after President Enrique Pena Nieto signed Mexico’s telecommunications reform law, hundreds of government, business, and academic leaders met in Mexico City to discuss its likely impact at the International Forum on Telecommunications Reform, organized by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin […]

Mexico

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Sep 4, 2014

Challenges to India’s Nuclear Doctrine

By The Atlantic Council

In a discussion with the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, Vijay Shankar, a retired vice admiral of the Indian Navy, defended India’s “No First Use” doctrine calling it a pillar of India’s nuclear policy. In his remarks, Vice Admiral argued that India’s nuclear program was designed as a political tool and remains a deterrent to […]

India Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Sep 4, 2014

In Wake of US Drone Strike, Atlantic Council Hosts Discussion with Senior Somali Counterterror Adviser

By The Atlantic Council

On Monday, the United States launched a military strike in southern Somalia against Ahmed Abdi Godane, head of the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab group, and other leaders. While details of the operation are still emerging, it is evidence of continued US interest neutralizing the threat posed by al-Shabaab within Somalia as well as to neighboring countries.

Africa Somalia

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Sep 2, 2014

After the European Elections: EU Leadership and Priorities in a Transatlantic Context

By The Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, August 27th, the Transatlantic Relations program hosted an off-the-record discussion with Klaus Welle, secretary general of the European Parliament, and Anthony Teasdale, director-general of the European Parliamentary Research Service. The conversation was moderated by Fran Burwell, vice president and director of transatlantic relations at the Council.

Elections European Union
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