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The Finance Crisis: Lessons Learned from Canada and the Way Forward

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Nov 16, 2011

The Finance Crisis: Lessons Learned from Canada and the Way Forward

By Adrienne Chuck

On November 16, the Atlantic Council, Thomson Reuters, the Rotman School of Management, and The Embassy of Canada hosted a conference on the future of global finance and economic growth. Featured confirmed speakers include Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes, former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, former Secretary of the US […]

Economy & Business United States and Canada
Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections: Expectations and Challenges

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Nov 15, 2011

Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections: Expectations and Challenges

By Adrienne Chuck

The Hariri Center co-hosted a panel discussion with the Wilson Center and the Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) previewing Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections and announcing the launch of EgyptSource, a new blog featuring Egyptian perspectives on the transition, on November 14.

North Africa

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Nov 15, 2011

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Launches New Egypt Resources

By Jason Harmala

November 15 marked the launch of EgyptSource, the new blog by the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East which follows Egypt’s transition and provides a platform for Egyptian perspectives on the major issues—economic, political, legal, religious and human rights—that are at stake in the post-Mubarak era.

North Africa

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Nov 14, 2011

Rethinking Indian Policies Towards Pakistan

By Jason Harmala

On November 14, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University hosted a discussion with Bharat Karnad, senior fellow for National Security Studies at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, and author of India’s Rise: Why it is not a Great Power (Yet)

India Pakistan
The Changing Significance of Geography: from Cyber Space to Outer Space, and the Spaces in Between

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Nov 14, 2011

The Changing Significance of Geography: from Cyber Space to Outer Space, and the Spaces in Between

By Adrienne Chuck

On Monday November 14th, the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative and the US National Intelligence Council hosted an all-day roundtable workshop entitled “The Changing Significance of Geography: from Cyber Space to Outer Space, and the Spaces in Between”.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Nov 10, 2011

Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions

By Adrienne Chuck

On November 10, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force held a public briefing on Iran trade relations. This briefing marks the release of the Council’s fifth issue brief, entitled “Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions,” by senior fellow Barbara Slavin.

China Germany

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Nov 10, 2011

Energy Water Nexus Primary Fuels for Power and Transportation in the US

By Adrienne Chuck

 The Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program has undertaken a series of workshops to investigate the intersection between water and energy. The “energy-water nexus” examines water availability, or more accurately water scarcity, as a key energy-related issue. With this series of conferences, the Council built upon its work to better inform Congress, the American public, […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
Discussion of Egyptian Economy with Magda Kandil

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Nov 10, 2011

Discussion of Egyptian Economy with Magda Kandil

By Adrienne Chuck

The Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a discussion with Egyptian economist Magda Kandil, US government officials, and experts from international financial institutions and think tanks on November 10.

Economy & Business North Africa

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Nov 9, 2011

The US-Turkey Missile Defense Agreement

On November 9, the Atlantic Council hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Defense Policy Frank Rose.

Missile Defense Security & Defense

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Nov 9, 2011

Ripples across the sands: The impact of the fall of Gaddafi on security in the Maghreb and Sahel

By Africa Center

The Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a panel discussion, “Ripples Across the Sands: The Impact of the Fall of Gaddafi on Security in the Maghreb and Sahel,” featuring remarks by Geoff D. Porter, President, North Africa Risk Consulting, Inc.; Fadel Lamen, President, American Libyan Council; Roger J. Peña, Senior Legislative Assistant for Defense and […]

Libya Sahel
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