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Jun 15, 2016

US Launch: BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2016

By Yigit Erkut

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the Atlantic Council hosted the U.S launch of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2016 with Spencer Dale, Group Chief Economist for BP. Global energy markets have entered a period of accelerating volatility. The US shale revolution has upended global oil and gas markets. Alternative energy sources are bourgeoning, […]

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas
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Jun 14, 2016

IMMEDIATE ANALYSIS: Implications of the Orlando Attack

IMMEDIATE ANALYSIS: Implications of the Orlando Attackwith Frances TownsendExecutive Vice President, Worldwide Government, Legal, and Business AffairsMacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated Michael VickersFormer Under Secretary of Defense for IntelligenceDepartment of Defense Michael WeissNonresident Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center on International SecurityAtlantic Council Moderated by:Jay SolomonForeign Affairs CorrespondentWall Street Journal

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 14, 2016

After the Vote: Implications of the UK Referendum

After the Vote: Implications of the UK Referendum Ms. Natalie NougayredeColumnist, Leader Writer, and Foreign Affairs Commentator, The Guardian Ambassador Richard MorningstarFormer US Ambassador to the European Union; Founding Director and Chairman, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council Sir Peter WestmacottFormer British Ambassador to the United States Moderated by:Ms. Claire YorkeNonresident Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center […]

European Union International Organizations

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Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security. “We face a remarkable challenge: if you are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare for such dense populations, where do you get the resources to deal with […]

Brazil France

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Jun 13, 2016

Private Briefing with Pew Research Center on Europe’s Place in the World

By Future Europe Initiative

On Monday, June 13, 2016, Dr. Richard Wike joined the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative for a private briefing on Pew Research Center’s “Europe’s Place in the World” survey. Building on research addressing the themes of isolationism and protectionism among European and US publics, the survey assessed Europeans’ international threat perception. It tested Europeans’ commitment […]

Captains of Industry Series

Jun 10, 2016

Thriving in the Evolving Space Sector: A Conversation with Richard Ambrose

By Atlantic Council

On June 8, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security’s Emerging Defense Challenges Initiative (EDC) hosted its fifteenth address in its Captains of Industry (CoI) series. The CoI series aims to provide a forum for senior executives in the aerospace and defense industry to address the various public interests their companies serve […]

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Jun 9, 2016

Russia’s Election Countdown

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

Challenging Putin at the Ballot BoxBy Mitch Hulse In a climate of repression and authoritarianism institutionalized by Russian President Vladimir Putin, opposition parties “must use every opportunity to challenge” the Kremlin even if it means participating in a “flawed and truncated election process,” according to a Russian opposition leader.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 9, 2016

A Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On June 7, 2016 the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East launched a new report, A Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia. The Atlantic Council’s Fran Burwell moderated a discussion between Amy Hawthorne of the Project on Middle East Democracy and Atlantic Council senior fellow Karim Mezran, all coauthors of the report. […]

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Jun 9, 2016

Post Iran Nuclear Deal: Policy and Trade Implications

By Grady Wilson

While not much has changed for American investors, the Iran Nuclear Deal has brought about major shifts in international trade, particularity, but not exclusively, in the oil and gas sectors. Richard Nephew joined the Atlantic Council’s Turkey office on June 9, 2016, to discuss the obstacles facing Iran as the Islamic Republic reenters the global […]

Energy & Environment Iran

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 9, 2016

Bremain Vs. Brexit: A Conference Call with Tobias Ellwood

By Future Europe Initiative

On Thursday June 9, 2016, UK Member of Parliament Tobias Ellwood joined the Atlantic Council for a public conference call on the British referendum on European Union (EU) membership on June 23. Minister Ellwood presented the case for an engaged Britain in the EU and the implications of a Brexit vote on Britain’s future role […]

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