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Mar 31, 2016

A Regional Approach for Nordic-Baltic Defense Cooperation

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On March 31, the Atlantic Council hosted a private workshop aimed at building a regional approach for Nordic-Baltic defense cooperation. The event convened a range of Nordic and Baltic experts, embassy representatives, and US government officials to develop new and actionable policy proposals to strengthen regional security and stability. Panel discussions focused on assessing Russian […]

NATO Russia

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Mar 31, 2016

Breakfast Roundtable in Honor of The President of the Gabonese Republic

By Africa Center

On Thursday, March 31, the Africa Center hosted a breakfast in honor of His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic.

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Mar 29, 2016

Briefing on post-election Niger

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, March 29, the Africa Center hosted a briefing with Her Excellency Hassana Alidou, Ambassador to the United States of the Republic of Niger, who provided an update on the country’s recent presidential election. Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham welcomed attendees and introduced Alidou. In her remarks, Alidou identified several successes relating to […]

Africa Elections

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Mar 28, 2016

Post-COP21 Fossil Fuel Industry Outlook

By Global Energy Center

On March 28, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a private, off-the-record roundtable discussion on the impact of the COP21 agreement on the global fossil fuel industry. Participating as panelists were David Mohler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Clean Coal and Carbon Management at the US Department of Energy; Granville Martin, Managing Director of Sustainable […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Mar 24, 2016

Saudi Energy Changes: The End of the Rentier State?

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a roundtable with Dr. Jean-François Seznec to discuss his new report, Saudi Energy Changes: The End of the Rentier State? The effects of a low-price global oil market have the potential to reshape the fundamental governance systems of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Seznec, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the […]

Saudi Arabia

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Mar 24, 2016

Energy Market Shifts and Geopolitical Considerations

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a roundtable discussion with The Honorable Carlos Pascual, IHS Senior Vice President for Global Energy, Atlantic Council Board Director, and former Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs at the US Department of State.

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Mar 24, 2016

A Threat to National Security

By Eurasia Center

“People in Russia Prefer not to talk about Kadyrov,” said Ilya Yashin, Deputy Chairman People’s Freedom Party (PARNAS), at the Atlantic Council on March 24, 2016. Mr. Yashin is seeking to break that taboo with his new report, “A Threat to National Security.” The report paints a terrifying portrait of the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Mar 23, 2016

Latin America’s Infrastructure Potential: A Missing Key to Improving Trade

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

On June 26, 2016, Panama will formally inaugurate an expanded canal that promises to reduce congestion and double its shipping capacity. Panama is not alone in such efforts: in order to bolster competitiveness, more countries across Latin America are pursuing infrastructure projects to expand their trade capacities. While some institutions like Colombia’s Port of Cartagena […]

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Mar 23, 2016

Roundtable Discussion with the Foreign Minister of Somalia

By Africa Center

 On Wednesday, March 23, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with His Excellency Dr. Abdusalam H. Omer, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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Mar 23, 2016

Attack on Brussels: Greater Implications

By Atlantic Council

IMMEDIATE ANALYSIS Attack on Brussels: Greater Implications Wednesday, March 23, 2015 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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