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Oct 8, 2015

Israel and the Iran Deal: A Conversation with Dr. Assaf Sharon

By Nazia Khan

The nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 represents a “landmark of western engagement in the region,” said Dr. Assaf Sharon, Co-Founder of Israeli think tank Molad. Speaking at a closed-door session hosted by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, Sharon touched on the perceptions of the nuclear agreement in Israel, but focused squarely on […]

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Oct 6, 2015

Discussion on Status of South Sudan’s Peace Agreement with Dr. Riek Machar

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, October 6, the Africa Center hosted a luncheon roundtable with Dr. Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon, Former Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham welcomed guests and gave a short introduction.

East Africa

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Oct 5, 2015

Somalia Security and Political Briefing

By Africa Center

On Monday, October 5, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Maman Sambo Sidikou, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for an update on AMISOM’s operations in Somalia as well as recent security and political developments in the country. […]

Africa Somalia

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Oct 5, 2015

Navigating the American Elections: A Roundtable with African Ambassadors

By Africa Center

On Monday, October 5, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable on the US elections for ambassadors and other chiefs of mission representing African countries in Washington. The discussion featured presentations by Lanny Davis, former Special Counsel to President Bill Clinton, twelve-year veteran of the Democratic National Committee, and Executive Vice President of LEVICK, and the […]

Africa

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Oct 5, 2015

A Private Briefing with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

By South Asia Center

On October 5, the Atlantic Council, in partnership with The Iran Project and New America Foundation, hosted the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ambassador Javad Zarif in New York. On the heels of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, Minster Zarif shared insight on Iran’s plans for implementing the JCPOA […]

Iran

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Oct 5, 2015

Sizing up Colombia’s Transformations Ahead of Regional Elections

By Oriana Piña

Just days after the Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a dramatic breakthrough in the country’s Peace Process, The Adrienne Arhst Latin American Center hosted an event featuring an expert panel to discuss the future of Colombia. Ending the 50 year conflict between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is met […]

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Oct 5, 2015

What to expect from the US-China dyber deal?

By Atlantic Council

What to Expect from the US-China Cyber Deal? with Jason Healey Senior Fellow, Cyber Statecraft Initiative, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Atlantic Council James Mulvenon Deputy Director of Advanced Analysis DGI’s Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis Adam Segal Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy […]

Cybersecurity

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Oct 1, 2015

China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a panel discussion on September 29th, 2015 entitled “China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals.” Moderated by Amb. Richard Morningstar, the panel featured Dr. Joe Lassiter of the Harvard Business School, Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs Jonathan Elkind, Chairman and CEO […]

China Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Sep 30, 2015

Afghanistan – One Year On: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead.

By Huma Haque

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, in collaboration with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, hosted a discussion with His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New York City on September 30. One year into the National Unity Government, Dr. Abdullah reflected on the progress that […]

Afghanistan

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Sep 30, 2015

The Putin Syndicate

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

On September 22, 2015, the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted Mr. Brian Whitmore, Senior Editor of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and author of Russia-watch blog The Power Vertical. Ms. Hannah Thoburn of the Hudson Institute and Dr. Ulrich Speck of the Transatlantic Academy joined the panel conversation to discuss the notion that President Vladimir Putin […]

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