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Sep 14, 2017

America’s Role in the World – Global Threats, Global Perspectives

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

On September 14, the Atlantic Council and the Pew Research Center hosted a conversation with a panel of experts to discuss Pew’s latest survey analyzing global perspectives and the greatest risks and threats facing the world today. The report focuses on global perspectives on the greatest risks facing the world today, from national security concerns […]

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Sep 13, 2017

Report Launch – Transforming the Power Sector in Developing Countries: Indonesia’s Diversification Challenge

By Elise Emil

On Wednesday, September 13, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Brent Scowcroft Center’s Asia Security Initiative hosted expert panelists for a discussion on Dr. Ichord’s new report on the power diversification strategy in Indonesia given current political and economic obstacles confronting the country and region. The discussion was moderated by Benjamin Soloway, assistant editor […]

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Sep 8, 2017

Former Deputy Director of the CIA on Russia, Venezuela and North Korea Sanctions

By Global Business & Economics Program

On September 11, the Atlantic Council’s Economic Sanctions Initiative and the Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) at Georgetown Law hosted David S. Cohen, Former Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to discuss Russia, Venezuela and North Korea sanctions in an interview with IIEL Faculty Director Chris Brummer.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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Sep 8, 2017

Science Exchanges with Iran: Mutually Beneficial but Uncertain Future

By Masoud Mostajabi

The United States’ cultural diplomacy programs and science exchanges with the Islamic Republic of Iran have brought benefits to both countries and to people around the world. Over the past two decades, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, in conjunction with several US universities, have identified key areas of mutual benefit, including seismic […]

Congressional Relations

Sep 7, 2017

NAFTA and North American Energy: What Comes Next?

By Nicole M. Wadley

Special Remarks The Hon. Michael McCaulCongressman (R-TX 10th District)US House of Representatives A conversation with David L. GoldwynChairman of the Advisory Group, Global Energy Center; Nonresident Senior Energy Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterAtlantic Council Jeffrey J. SchottSenior FellowPeterson Institute for International Economics Chris DavyDirector, Office of Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Energy ResourcesUS Department of […]

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Sep 7, 2017

Double issue brief launch: consumers and competition

By Africa Center

On September 7, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center launched two new issue briefs that tackle the complexities of investing in Africa. The first, titled Escaping China’s Shadow: Finding America’s Competitive Edge in Africa, was written by senior fellow Aubrey Hruby, and the second, Capturing the African Consumer Market: Truths, Trends, and Strategies for the […]

Africa Economy & Business

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Sep 7, 2017

Towards a Prosperous Europe? A public discussion in collaboration with the Institut Montaigne

By Global Business & Economics Program

On September 7, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s EuroGrowth Initiative participated in a debate on how to stimulate economic growth in Europe, in collaboration with the Institut Montaigne. The event took place in Paris, France.

Economy & Business European Union

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Sep 7, 2017

Spotlight: How Can NAFTA Revolutionize North American Energy?

By David L. Goldwyn

NAFTA renegotiations have the potential to further transform North America’s energy sector into a global competitor. From the US shale revolution, to Mexico’s revitalized energy sector and Canada’s vast reserves, how can a modernized NAFTA expand US energy markets and revitalize North American energy? In our latest Spotlight publication, David Goldwyn, chairman of the Atlantic […]

Energy & Environment Latin America

Congressional Relations

Sep 6, 2017

Launch: State Department Reform Report

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

Keynote Speaker The Honorable Ed RoyceChairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee A Conversation with Amb. Thomas PickeringVice PresidentHills and Company Amb. Chester CrockerJames R. Schlesinger Professor of Strategic StudiesGeorgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Amb. David MillerBrent Scowcroft Senior FellowAtlantic Council Rand BeersFormer Deputy Assistant to the Presidentfor Homeland SecurityUS National Security Council […]

9/11 - Twenty years on

Sep 5, 2017

Smarter Faster: The power of resilience after 9/11
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