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Nov 30, 2017

Where to Now? A Discussion on Catalonia

By Global Business & Economics Program

On November 30, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s EuroGrowth Initiative hosted an informative discussion on Catalonia’s bid for independence and upcoming elections on December 21. The session was led by the new Director of the Global Business and Economics Program, Bart Oosterveld.

Economy & Business European Union

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Nov 28, 2017

Forging a new era in US-South African relations

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, November 29, the Africa Center at the Atlantic Council launched its newest report, Forging a New Era in US-South African Relations. Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. Peter Pham welcomed guests and underscored the need for a renewed US-South Africa relationship, which he said has taken on a lower […]

Africa Economy & Business

EconoGraphics

Nov 27, 2017

Tariff on the Rising Sun

By Michael Farquharson & Ole Moehr

In April of this year, Suniva, a Chinese-owned, US-based solar manufacturer filed a rarely-used Section 201 petition with the US International Trade Commission (ITC), requesting the imposition of minimum prices for solar module imports into the United States. In May, German-based SolarWorld joined Suniva’s petition, and in September, the ITC ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, ultimately recommending up to a 35 percent tariff on imported solar modules.

Economy & Business Renewables & Advanced Energy

Video

Nov 21, 2017

Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom, Four Years Later
Ukraine

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Nov 17, 2017

Here’s What’s at Stake in the Balkans
The Balkans

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Nov 16, 2017

EU-US Cybersecurity Cooperation
Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Video

Nov 9, 2017

Iraq After the Kurdish Referendum
Iraq

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Nov 8, 2017

What’s Next for the Global Economy?

Event Recap

Nov 8, 2017

The Civilian Elements of the New US Strategy in Afghanistan

By Aditya Ramachandran

On November 8th, 2017, the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion with Mr. Javid Ahmad, Mr. Ahmad Nader Nadery, Dr. Vanda Felbab Brown and Ambassador James Cunningham on the civilian elements of the new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan, including the reform process, internal politics, economics, and how the Afghan government […]

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Nov 7, 2017

Report Launch: Aviation Cybersecurity–Finding Lift, Minimizing Drag

By Safa Shahwan

On November 7, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative launched its first-ever report on Aviation Cybersecurity—Finding Lift, Minimizing Drag, underwritten by Thales. The event featured a keynote by Jeanette Manfra, assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications at the US Department of Homeland Security.

Cybersecurity
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