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Mar 27, 2019

Mali’s prime minister and foreign minister discuss security sector

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, March 27, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga, prime minister, and H.E. Kamissa Camara, minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, of the Republic of Mali, for a discussion on the security situation in Mali and the Sahel region. Maïga presented his country’s efforts to improve security at both […]

Africa Democratic Transitions

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Mar 27, 2019

The Future of Renewable Energy and the Role of the Free Market

By Global Energy Center

On March 27th, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, K&L Gates, and the Embassy of Denmark hosted a discussion on the future of renewable energy and the role of the free market in efficiently and effectively advancing the energy transition. Julia Pyper, senior editor of Greentech Media, moderated a panel consisting of David Livingston, deputy […]

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Mar 25, 2019

Climate Change & National Security: Protecting Integrity of Threat Assessments

By Global Energy Center

On March 25th, 2019, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, the American Security Project, and the Center for Climate and Security hosted a conversation on climate change as a national security threat and the need for objective science to inform decision making. The White House’s announcement of a National Security Council (NSC) panel to reassess […]

Cyber 9/12 Project

Mar 21, 2019

7th Annual DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

By Jared Zimmerman

On March 21-22, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted its seventh annual DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge. United States Air Force Academy’s team, “Delogrand,” winning first place in the Student Track and National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace’s team, “NDU Team 3,” winning first place in the Professional Track. Grand prize for […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Mar 20, 2019

Perspectives on Elections in Thailand: A Discussion with Umesh Pandey

By Sahir Amlani

On Tuesday March 19, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted Umesh Pandey, founding member of the Moving Forward for Democracy Movement, to discuss the upcoming election in Thailand.

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Mar 14, 2019

Plan País: Building the new Venezuela – A roadmap for reconstruction

By Angela Chavez

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center convened distinguished experts and international leaders to discuss the crisis in Venezuela, as well as next steps in rebuilding the country’s economy, infrastructure, and institutions. The event served as the official unveiling of Plan País—the Venezuelan National Assembly’s detailed plan for reconstruction—on […]

Latin America Venezuela

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Mar 7, 2019

Atlantic Council Luncheon with OPEC Secretary General H.E. Mohammad Barkindo

By Global Energy Center

On Thursday, March 7, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a luncheon with H.E. Mohammad Barkindo, secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In his remarks, Secretary General Barkindo emphasized the symbiotic relationship between the United States and OPEC; as oil producers, both benefit from stability in the market. He […]

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Mar 4, 2019

Zimbabwe’s finance minister discusses reform agenda

By Africa Center

On Monday, March 4, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a discussion with H.E. Dr. Mthuli Ncube, minister of finance and economic development of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Focusing on Zimbabwe’s short-term stabilization plan, Ncube presented the progress made on key economic reforms since he was appointed to the finance ministry by President Emmerson Mnangagwa […]

Africa Economic Sanctions

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Mar 1, 2019

Building a Capable State: Ukraine Reforms Architecture

By GLOBAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

On March 1st, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program’s EuroGrowth Initiative, together with the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center co-hosted a discussion on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) efforts to promote ambitious reforms of the Ukrainian economy.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Feb 28, 2019

Open for business: A new chapter for US-Brazil relations?

By Santiago Herdoiza

Previewing President Bolsonaro’s first official visit to the United States, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted the public event “Open for Business: A New Chapter for US-Brazil Relations?” on February 28. Roberta Braga, associate director at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, moderated the discussion between Murillo de Aragão, founder and CEO […]

Brazil Economy & Business
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