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Jun 7, 2017

Regional perspectives on US strategy in Afghanistan

By South Asia Center

On June 7, 2017, the South Asia Center hosted a discussion on the regional perspectives of the United States strategy in Afghanistan. Former Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, India’s Former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari, and the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at […]

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Energy Diplomacy Initiative

Jun 7, 2017

Energy Security in Central & Eastern Europe: New Challenges and Opportunities Conference

By Energy Diplomacy Initiative

On June 7th, the Energy Diplomacy Initiative within the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center held a half-day conference on Energy Security in Central & Eastern Europe: New Challenges and Opportunities, which brought together government officials, business leaders, and experts to discuss the implications of the changing global LNG market, progression of the European Energy Union […]

Europe & Eurasia

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jun 2, 2017

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Dreams Should Not Come True

By Cyber Statecraft Initiative

On May 12, 2017, the world was shaken by a ransomware cyberattack called Wanna Crypt (also known as WannaCry) that spread like a network worm. The attack impacted over 45 National Health System (NHS) organizations across England and Scotland, forcing hospitals to cancel appointments and loose critical patient records, as well as the German S-Bahn.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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May 31, 2017

The Transatlantic Trade Relationship in Challenging Times – The Case of Belgium in the Heart of Europe

By Global Business & Economics Program

On May 31st, the Atlantic Council’s Eurogrowth Initiative and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Pieter De Crem, Belgium’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade and former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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May 25, 2017

Why Africa matters to US national security

By Africa Center

On May 25, 2017, on the occasion of the fifty-fourth celebration of Africa Day, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center launched its newest report, “Why Africa Matters to US National Security.” The author, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council Grant Harris, argues that a re-assessment […]

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May 24, 2017

2017 Global Commerce Forum – Mexico’s Role in the World: North America and Beyond

By Roberta Braga

Ahead of NAFTA renegotiations and amid a changing geopolitical environment, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Baker McKenzie hosted the 2017 Global Commerce Forum – Mexico’s Role in the World: North America and Beyond on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Mexico City. The second iteration of the global commerce forum, this year’s […]

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May 23, 2017

Roundtable with Somaliland foreign minister

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, May 23, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Dr. Saad Ali Shire, minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland. In his remarks, Shire emphasized Somaliland’s continued status as an island of peace and stability in the troubled Horn of Africa region, its consolidation of security and governance gains, […]

Africa East Africa

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May 18, 2017

Roundtable with Angolan defense minister

By Africa Center

On Thursday, May 18, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with H.E. João Lourenço, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Angola.  Lourenço traveled to Washington this week on behalf of President José Eduardo dos Santos to sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, represented by US Secretary […]

Africa Angola

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May 17, 2017

A New Era for US Infrastructure? Event and Reception

By Global Business & Economics Program

On May 17th, the Atlantic Council Global Business & Economics Program, together with Thomson Reuters and the CFA Institute, hosted a public discussion and reception on the President Trump's infrastructure plans, which envisage a $1 trillion increase in spending over ten years.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force

May 17, 2017

Colombia Peace and Prosperity Report Launch: A Dinner with President Juan Manuel Santos

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

After almost twelve months of consultations and deliberations, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launched on May 17 the Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force report: A Roadmap for US Engagement with Colombia. It was the culmination of the work of a notable group co-chaired by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin […]

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