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Apr 30, 2013

Taiwanese Deputy Minister of Defense Yang Assesses Asia-Pacific Security Environment

On April 30, the Atlantic Council hosted Mr. Andrew Yang, deputy minister of national defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan), for a discussion on the Asia-Pacific security environment and the Republic of China’s defense transformation.

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Apr 29, 2013

Meeting with Azerbaijani Diplomats and Think Tank Experts

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted members of Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Academy, scholars from the Center for Strategic Studies, and the Council’s Eurasia Center experts. The discussion focused on US foreign policy towards the South Caucasus. Bordering Russia, Turkey, and Iran, the region’s geostrategic position makes it an area of political and military importance.

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Apr 29, 2013

Private Dinner with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, for a private dinner.

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Apr 26, 2013

Roundtable on Egypt’s Changing Political Scene

The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a roundtable discussion with former MP Dr. Amr Hamzawy and Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies Director Mr. Bahey el Din Hassan on the emerging politics and the unsettling human rights environment in Egypt.

North Africa

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Apr 25, 2013

Video Conference with NATO’s James Appathurai

On April 25, the Atlantic Council held an off-the-record video conference with James Appathurai, NATO deputy assistant secretary general for political affairs and security policy (PASP) and the secretary general’s special representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, on NATO’s major priorities in the aftermath of the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting, which took place in […]

NATO Security & Defense

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Apr 25, 2013

Briefing on Somalia by Former Coordinator of the UN Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea

The Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted Matt Bryden, director of Sahan Research and former coordinator of the United Nations Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea for a briefing on the current situation in Somalia.

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Apr 25, 2013

After the Foreign Minister Meeting: Assessing NATO’s Priorities

By Jason Harmala

On April 25, the Atlantic Council held an off-the-record video conference with James Appathurai, NATO deputy assistant secretary general for political affairs and security policy (PASP) and the secretary general’s special representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, on NATO’s major priorities in the aftermath of the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting, which took place in […]

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Apr 25, 2013

Roundtable on Urbanization and the Global Future

On Thursday, April 25 the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight initiative (SFI), of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, hosted a roundtable discussion with Dr. Tim Campbell, chairman of the board at the Urban Age Institute, Mr. William Cobbett, manager of Cities Alliance, Ms. Reta Jo Lewis, special representative for global intergovernmental affairs, US Department […]

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Apr 24, 2013

Discussion on Bosnia’s NATO Ambitions with Deputy Foreign Minister Trisic-Babic

On Wednesday, April 24, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted Ana Trišić-Babić, deputy foreign minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina for an off-the-record discussion on Bosnia’s NATO ambitions in light of a changing regional context.

The Balkans

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Apr 23, 2013

Private Meeting with Istanbul Stock Exchange Chairman and CEO M. Ibrahim Turhan

The Atlantic Council and Herrick, Feinstein LLP held an off-the-record breakfast meeting with Dr. M. Ibrahim Turhan, chairman and CEO of Borsa Istanbul, on Tuesday, April 23 in New York City. The Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB) and the Istanbul Gold Exchange have merged to become Borsa Istanbul, which will create new investment opportunities and dramatically […]

Turkey
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