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Jun 20, 2014

Conference Call: Debrief on Obama’s Trip to Europe and the NATO Defense Ministerial 6/11

Given Russia’s continuing destabilization of Ukraine, President Obama began the month of June in Europe reaching out to reassure America’s European allies of the United States and NATO’s resolute commitment to the defense and security of Europe. The President’s trip to Poland, Belgium, and France culminated in the announcement of the European Reassurance Initiative. This […]

NATO
Security & Defense

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Jun 20, 2014

A Conversation with Nigerien Prime Minister Brigi Rafini

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Brigi Rafini. Also in attendance was H.E. Maman Sidikou, ambassador of the Republic of Niger to the United States. Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham moderated the not-for-attribution session, which focused on economic, security, and development priorities […]

Economy & Business
Sahel

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Jun 20, 2014

Challenges and Opportunities in Africa: A Discussion with African Military Officers

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a seminar for senior military officers from nine African countries, organized in partnership with the National Defense University’s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA). Titled “Challenges and Opportunities: Africa,” the seminar featured presentations by Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham and Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton, followed […]

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Jun 20, 2014

Iraq on the Brink: US Policy Options

The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS) continues to capture more territory and resources, effectively building a state within a state. To discuss the latest developments and their implications for Iraq, the region, and transatlantic security, as well as possible US responses, the Atlantic Council hosted a conference call with former US Ambassador Zalmay […]

Iraq

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Jun 19, 2014

Germany to Rethink Arms Sales to Russia; Defense Minister Says “Indifference is Not an Option”

WASHINGTON – Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen affirmed today that Germany is committed to helping solve the challenges in Europe’s East and beyond alongside its transatlantic partners and the country will “rethink” its arms sales to Russia.

Germany

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Jun 19, 2014

The Colombian Conundrum: Predictions for the Presidential Runoff

On June 13, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center held an event to discuss the Colombian presidential elections in partnership with the Inter-American Dialogue. The event featured expert analysis from Miguel Silva, international political consultant and former chief of staff to President César Gaviria, and Peter Schechter, director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center […]

Colombia

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Jun 17, 2014

Estonian Chief of Defense Private Strategy Session

Since the inception of the Ukraine crisis, Estonia has played a critical role in enhancing security on NATO’s eastern border, including hosting a large-scale NATO exercise, STEADFAST JAVELIN 1, which tested allied forces on their ability to work together as well as maintaining NATO’s readiness and combat effectiveness.

Northern Europe

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Jun 17, 2014

Emerging Technologies and the Future of Global Security

Emerging and disruptive technologies are going to have extensive effects on national and international security in the future. Despite the challenge in determining the scale of these impacts on international power, governments must prepare effective security strategies now that incorporate a vision of technology’s impact on the future. In an effort to address the challenges […]

National Security
Security & Defense

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Jun 17, 2014

The Role of Industry in Air Force Acquisition

What is the future of American Air Force acquisition? In the face of increasingly austere fiscal environments, how will the US continue to acquire cutting edge technology and maintain decisiveness on the battlefield? Dr. William LaPlante, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, gave an address entitled “The Role of Industry in Air Force […]

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Jun 16, 2014

How to Unwind Iran Nuclear-Related Sanctions

By South Asia Center

On June 16, 2014, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force hosted the report launch of two papers outlining options for unwinding nuclear-related sanctions against Iran —a key element of any long-term agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear program.

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