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May 11, 2018

Is Latin America on target for COP24?

By Global Energy Center

In a new report, Atlantic Council Energy Advisory Group Chairman and Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Senior Fellow David Goldwyn and co-author Andrea Clabough examine the progress Latin American countries, including the Southern Cone countries, Central America, and the Caribbean, have made in working toward their climate goals, with a focus on modernization and improved sustainability […]

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

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May 11, 2018

2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards

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May 11, 2018

Presentation of the 2018 Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award to Gloria Estefan

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award Presentation

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May 11, 2018

Presentation of the 2018 Distinguished Business Leadership Award to Howard Schultz

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards Distinguished Business Leadership Award Presentation

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May 11, 2018

Presentation of 2018 Distinguished Military Leadership Award to General Curtis M. Scaparrotti

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards Distinguished Military Leadership Award Presentation

NATO Security & Defense

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May 10, 2018

Former US President George W. Bush: “People in the United States Cannot Escape World Responsibility”

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2018 Distinguished Leadership Awards Distinguished International Leadership Award Presentation

NATO Security & Defense

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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 […]

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