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Mar 12, 2013

State of Internet and Cybersecurity Governance

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative of the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable strategy session on the “State of Internet and Cybersecurity Governance” to encourage collaboration among key stakeholders from partner nations, US government officials, and the private sector.

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Mar 11, 2013

European Unconventional Gas Developments: Science, Technology, and Best Practices

By Jason Harmala

From March 11-12, the Atlantic Council and the World Energy Council hosted a workshop which focused on individual countries in East Central Europe to review the progress being made in refining best practices and in addressing environmental concerns and regulatory requirements within Europe.

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 7, 2013

Setting Priorities for American Leadership: A New National Security Strategy for the United States

On March 7, 2013, the Atlantic Council hosted the Project for a United and Strong America for the launch of their new report, A New National Security Strategy for the United States.

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Mar 5, 2013

The European Union’s External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine

On March 5, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy and Environment Program  held an off-the-record discussion on “The European Union’s External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine.”

European Union
International Organizations

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Mar 1, 2013

Czech Energy Strategy: National Priorities in the European Energy Policy Context

On March 1 the Eurasian Energy Futures Inititative will host the Minister of Industry and Trade for the Czech Republic, Martin Kuba, for a speech on the evolution of the country’s energy strategy to be followed by a moderated discussion with the audience.

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Feb 28, 2013

Kwasniewski and Jones Speak at 3rd Annual Geremek Lecture

By Rachel Weatherly

On February 28 the Atlantic Council hosted its Third Annual Bronislaw Geremek Lecture, delivered by former President Aleksander Kwasniewski and former National Security Advisor General Jim Jones.

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Feb 27, 2013

United States Army’s Net Zero Program: Evolution and Outlook

On February 27, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program hosted an event with a presentation by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment Katherine Hammack and a discussion with key staff members.

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

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Feb 27, 2013

Rehman: Sustainable US-Pakistan Relationship Must Focus on Trade and Economic Ties

By Jason Harmala

Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Pakistan ambassador the United States, visited the South Asia Center on February 26 to discuss moving forward in the US-Pakistan relationship.

Pakistan

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Feb 26, 2013

NATO Defense Ministerial Debrief

By Jason Harmala

On February 26, the Atlantic Council hosted James J. Townsend, Jr., deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO Policy, for a roundtable discussion on the outcomes of the NATO Defense Ministerial Meetings which took place February 21-22, 2013 in Brussels.

NATO
Security & Defense

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Feb 20, 2013

Setting a Defense-Industrial Policy Agenda for the Second Term

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council welcomed Brett Lambert, deputy assistant secretary of defense for manufacturing and industrial base policy at the US Department of Defense, and William Greenwalt, vice president of acquisition policy at Aerospace Industries Association on Wednesday, February 20 at the Army-Navy Club to discuss an effective defense-industrial policy for the second Obama administration.