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Oct 13, 2016

The illiberal turn: Reasserting democratic values in Central and Eastern Europe

By Susan Haigh, Amelie Rausing

On October 13, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative and Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted a public conference “The Illiberal Turn?: Reasserting Democratic Values in Central and Eastern Europe.” This conference was organized in partnership with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), […]

Central Europe Civil Society

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Oct 13, 2016

Discussion on American Diplomacy in the Final Days of the Liberian Civil War

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, October 12, the Africa Center hosted a panel discussion with Dante Paradiso, US Foreign Service officer and author of the just-published book The Embassy: A Story of War and Diplomacy, and Ambassador John W. Blaney, former US Ambassador to Liberia (2002 to 2005).

Africa North & West Africa

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Oct 11, 2016

#ACexplainer: Jamie Metzl on the Genetic Revolution

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Oct 6, 2016

A Conversation with President Takehiko Nakao of the Asian Development Bank (ADB): Asia’s Economic Outlook and The Role of the ADB in Asia

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On October 6, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted President Takehiko Nakao of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss Asia’s economic outlook, the role of the ADB in Asia, and its relations with China and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Mr. Nakao was introduced by the President and CEO of the […]

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Oct 6, 2016

Prosperity and Growth in Europe: Deliverables for the Next Twelve Months

By Jacqueline Lavalleye

Pierre Moscovici, EU commissioner for economic and financial affairs, taxation, and customs, visited the Atlantic Council on October 6 as part of the “Stronger With Allies: The Future of Europe After Brexit” conference cohosted by the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative and the Global Business & Economics Program, and the Slovak Presidency of the Council […]

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Oct 5, 2016

Dispute in focus: Pakistan’s perspective on Kashmir

By South Asia Center

On October 5, 2016 the South Asia Center hosted Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed from the Senate of Pakistan and Dr. Shezra Mansab Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, for a discussion on Pakistan’s perspective on the current political situation surrounding Kashmir. This conversation was moderated by the Director of the South Asia […]

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Oct 5, 2016

#ACexplainer: Cunningham on Paris Climate Agreement

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Oct 4, 2016

Roundtable with Lieutenant General Yohannes Tesfamariam, former commander of UNMISS

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, October 4, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Lieutenant General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam, former force commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), who discussed the evolving security situation in the country, the impact of international peacekeeping forces, and ways forward for UNMISS.

East Africa International Organizations

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Oct 4, 2016

Colombia Votes No to Peace: What Happens Now?

By Mae Louise Flato

On October 2, Colombian electoral officials announced the surprise victory of the ‘No’ vote in the national referendum to approve the peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

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Oct 4, 2016

A Globalized Renminbi: Will it Reshape Latin America?

By Mae Louise Flato

On October 4, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center convened financial experts from the US, Latin America, and China to discuss the next phrase of the China-Latin America relationship and the launch of the Atlantic Council’s most recent publication on this topic, “A Globalized Renminbi: will it reshape Latin America?”.

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