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May 10, 2018

The Role and Responsibility of a Global Company

Atlantic Council “The Role and Responsibility of a Global Company” Introduction: Frederick Kempe,President and CEO,Atlantic Council Moderator:David Ignatius,Novelist and Columnist,The Washington Post Featuring:Howard Schultz,Executive Chairman,Starbucks Corporation Location: Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Time: 1:30 p.m. EDTDate: Thursday, May 10, 2018

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May 9, 2018

Discussion on Venezuela Sanctions with the Hon. Marshall Billingslea

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Economic Sanctions Initiative hosted a private roundtable breakfast on US sanctions towards Venezuela with the honorable Marshall Billingslea.

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May 9, 2018

Infographics on Latin America-China trade: An asymmetric tale

By Sean Miner

Over the past decade, Latin America has vastly expanded its exports to China, which are now approximately $100 billion annually. These exports are primarily focused on raw goods and unprocessed goods, mainly: soybeans, iron ore, crude oil, and copper.

China Economy & Business

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May 9, 2018

Bekele Gerba and Eskinder Nega Discuss Ethiopia

In February 2018, Eskinder Nega (left), a prominent Ethiopian journalist and blogger, and Bekele Gerba (right), the deputy chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress, an Ethiopian opposition party, were released from prison. They were jailed for years under the country’s anti-terrorism laws. During a live conversation at the Atlantic Council, Eskinder and Bekele underscored the […]

East Africa Ethiopia

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May 8, 2018

Bekele Gerba and Eskinder Nega discuss political situation in Ethiopia

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, May 8, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a roundtable with Mr. Bekele Gerba, deputy chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), and Mr. Eskinder Nega, prominent Ethiopian journalist and blogger. In February, both men were released from prison, having been jailed for years under the country’s anti-terrorism laws. Ms. Bronwyn Bruton, Africa […]

Africa East Africa

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May 4, 2018

Changing international order and shifting geopolitics: focus on Turkey

By Grady Wilson

On April 19, the Atlantic Council IN TURKEY, in partnership with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), hosted a panel titled “Changing international order and shifting geopolitics: focus on Turkey” in Istanbul. Moderated by Atlantic Council Turkey Representative Defne Sadıklar – Arslan, the panel, featuring Council of State of Spain member, former Minister of […]

Europe & Eurasia International Organizations

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May 3, 2018

The Fate of the JCPOA

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Thursday, May 3, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Economic Sanctions Initiative hosted a private breakfast on US sanctions against Iran and the fate of the JCPOA.

Iran

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May 3, 2018

Iraq ‘s Upcoming Elections: Likely Outcomes, Key Issues, and Impact on US-Iraqi Relations

On April 25, Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion of experts on the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary election, post-election dynamics, alliances to form a new government that may emerge, what political and constitutional reforms the next government needs to adopt, and how the election may impact US-Iraq elections. The panel featured Ambassador Feisal al-Istrabadi, Ambassador Rend […]

Iraq

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May 2, 2018

First-ever Global Conference on Oil and Fuel Theft Raises Awareness and Proposes Solutions

By Global Energy Center

On April 18th-19th, the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ian Ralby, a senior fellow with the Global Energy Center, and co-author Dr. David Soud, was featured at the first global conference on oil and fuel theft, Oil and Fuel Theft 2018, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Over the past two years, Dr. Ralby and his team have […]

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May 2, 2018

Mexican Presidential Candidate Series: A Conversation with Salomón Chertorivski

By Domingo Sadurní

A poll on presidential elections in Mexico conducted by polling firm BGC in early May and published on April 20 placed Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with a relatively comfortable lead garnering 42 percent of voter support. Ricardo Anaya Cortés of the Por México al Frente coalition followed in second with 33 percent of the […]

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