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NATO Headquarters, Brussels Flags

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Jul 18, 2012

NATO Global Partnerships Task Force

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program hosted the first workshop of the task force on NATO Global Partnerships. The task force will assess ways that the Alliance can strengthen relations with appropriate partners who want to be associated with the Alliance, offer meaningful contributions, and help to address its global security agenda.

NATO NATO Partnerships
Moncef Marzouki receives Atlantic Council freedom award

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Jul 18, 2012

Task Force on Security Cooperation with the Transitioning Arab Democracies Trip to Egypt and Tunisia

On July 6-13, the Atlantic Council’s Task Force on US Security Cooperation with the Transitioning Arab Democracies, co-chaired by Congressman Jim Kolbe and General George Casey, launched a study tour in Cairo and Tunis.

North Africa

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Jul 17, 2012

Next Steps in US-China Relations: A Conversation with Hank Paulson and Steve Hadley

On July 17, 2012 the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program hosted a conversation with Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and Former National Security Advisor Steve Hadley on the way forward for US-China relations.

China

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Jul 17, 2012

Briefing on Somalia by UN Monitoring Group

By Adrienne Chuck

The Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a breakfast briefing and discussion today on the political and security situation in Somalia and the Greater Horn of Africa by the United Nations Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.

Somalia

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Jul 11, 2012

Strategy Sesssion with General Phillip Breedlove, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe

On Tuesday, July 11, the Atlantic Council hosted General Philip M. Breedlove, nominated to become the next commander of US Air Forces in Europe, for an off-the-record strategy session to discuss the challenges and opportunities he will face as commander. Participants advised General Breedlove on a variety of topics, from regional partnerships to budgetary constraints, […]

Europe & Eurasia United States and Canada

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Jul 11, 2012

Libya’s First Elections: A Preliminary Look at Results and Outlook

On July 11, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council hosted a panel of experts to discuss the preliminary election results and the political outlook for the Libya.

Libya

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Jul 10, 2012

Addressing Cyber Instability

On July 10, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the Cyber Conflict Studies Association (CCSA) held a launch event and discussion of CCSA’s new capstone report, Addressing Cyber Instability, which previewed the CCSA’s forthcoming monograph on instability in cyber conflict.

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Jul 10, 2012

The Role of Renewables in the US and World Energy Mix

On July 10th, the Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program hosted a discussion with BP Alternative Energy CEO Katrina Landis. John Lyman, director of the Energy and Environment Program, moderated the discsussion.

US-EU progress report

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Jun 28, 2012

Arab Awakening: Are the US and EU Missing the Challenge?

By Jason Harmala

Despite the desire to help Arab countries in the midst of political transitions, the United States and European Union have yet to seize upon opportunities to help generate economic growth and promote the growth of democratic institutions in these countries, according to a new report by Danya Greenfield, deputy director of the Rafik Hariri Center […]

European Union International Organizations

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Jun 26, 2012

Roundtable with US Ambassador to Bahrain

By Jason Harmala

The Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a briefing on June 26 by US Ambassador to Bahrain Thomas Krajeski with prominent representatives from non-governmental and human rights organizations in the United States.

The Gulf