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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 30, 2016

Europe After Brexit

By Kane Borders and Susan Haigh

On Thursday, June 30, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative launched a workshop series, aimed at galvanizing close colleagues and friends around a Europe strategy following the historic June 23 Brexit vote, through sustained and structured discussions among transatlantic partners. Executive Vice President for Programs and Strategy, Damon Wilson, and Nonresident Senior Fellow, Erwan […]

Europe & Eurasia

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Jun 29, 2016

America’s Role in the World: How Others View Us

By Alexandra Di Cocco

On June 29 the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a discussion on international views of America’s Role in the World in collaboration with Pew Research Center, featuring the launch of Pew Research Center’s annual report on the global image of the United States.

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Jun 29, 2016

Talking TTIP with European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

By Nathaniel Rome

On June 29, European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström addressed the prospects of TTIP, with emphasis on the impacts of the June 23 Brexit vote. Following her remarks, she participated in a panel discussion with Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO and Laura Lane, president of global public affairs at UPS. The panel was moderated […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Jun 28, 2016

The Other Brazil Story: New Trade & Commercial Opportunities

By Juan Felipe Celia

Brazil currently finds itself in the midst of a deep economic and political plight, but that is not the only story. The economic downfall in the country has also meant better global trade results and a new strength to Brazilian exports, injecting new life into the private sector. On June 28, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne […]

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Jun 27, 2016

Depoliticizing the US-Mexico Relationship: Why It’s Important

By Alejandra Rodriguez

“There is not a day, a rally, or an event when Mexico does not seem to come up and yet there is still an enormous amount of misinformation and a lack of understanding.” –Mary Jordan

Transcript

Jun 27, 2016

Taking US-India Trade to the Next Level

The Atlantic Council U.S.-India Trade Initiative WorkshopRemarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma (As prepared for delivery) Good morning everyone.  It is a sincere pleasure to be with you all here today for the inaugural U.S.-India Trade Initiative Workshop.  Thank you, Governor Huntsman, for that warm welcome.  Governor Huntsman began his career in public service as […]

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Jun 24, 2016

Shape, Steer, and Sustain: A US Strategy for the New Global Economic Order

By Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

On Friday, June 24, 2016 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. the Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security released its fourth Atlantic Council Strategy Paper, “Shape, Steer, and Sustain: A US Strategy for the New Global Economic Order.”

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Jun 24, 2016

A Foundational Proposal for the Next Administration

By Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

On Friday, June 24, 2016, the Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security released their National Security Council Reform project’s report, “A Foundational Proposal for the Next Administration” featuring introductions by former National Security Advisors Stephen Hadley and James Jones.

In the News

Jun 23, 2016

Brzezinski Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee on NATO

By Ian Brzezinski

Read his testimony here

NATO Security & Defense

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Jun 22, 2016

A Low Carbon Future: Clean Energy Cooperation in East Asia

By Global Energy Center

On Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016, the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable event on clean energy cooperation in East Asia. Given the shift of energy demand growth from the OECD to non-OECD countries and the global commitment for emissions reductions set forth in the historic COP21 agreement, East Asia has emerged as a critical region in […]

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