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Sep 8, 2016

USAID Briefing on Southern African Drought

By Africa Center

On Thursday, August 8, the Africa Center hosted a briefing with the Honorable R. David Harden, assistant administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and Dina Esposito, director of the USAID’s Office of Food for Peace, who briefed participants on the El Niño-induced drought […]

South & Central Africa

In the News

Sep 8, 2016

Miller Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee on Reforming the National Security Council

By David Miller

Read the full testimony here.

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Sep 8, 2016

Transition Seminar for Rose Gottemoeller, NATO’s Next Deputy Secretary General

By Marija Vaicekauskaite

On September 8, the Atlantic Council hosted a transition seminar for Rose Gottemoeller, NATO’s Next Deputy Secretary General and current Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the US Department of State. After more than a decade of distinguished public service, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will assume her new position at a critical time […]

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

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Sep 7, 2016

The Hamouns and the Water Crisis in Iran

By Mehran Haghirian

The Hamoun wetlands have been subjected to the negative effects of climate change, drought, and mismanagement on both the governments of Iran and Afghanistan with severe consequences for the people living in the Hamoun basin. Mohammad Ehsani’s documentary entitled “Once Hamoun,” illustrates the complex web of geopolitical and environmental issues at play over the Hamouns.

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Sep 6, 2016

Shoddy Asian Cybersecurity Gives Hackers Easy Targets

By Jack Detsch, Passcode

Suspected Chinese hackers have spent years sifting through other Asian countries’ computer networks, which often don’t have basic protections against cyberattacks.

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Sep 1, 2016

Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Frans Cronjé

By Africa Center

On Thursday, September 1, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with Dr. Frans Cronjé, CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), for a discussion on the future of the African National Congress (ANC) political party.

South Africa

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Sep 1, 2016

Writing the Future: Harnessing the Power of Youth in the Middle East and North Africa

By Clementine G. Starling

On Thursday, September 1, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on the importance of harnessing the power of youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), welcoming HE Shamma Al Mazrui, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, for her first public speaking appearance in […]

Economy & Business
Middle East

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Aug 31, 2016

A Conversation with the Ethiopian Political Opposition

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, August 31, the Africa Center hosted a breakfast roundtable with Dr. Merera Gudina, chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress, and Eng. Yilkal Getnet, chairman of the Semayawi (Blue) Party, to discuss the state of political affairs in Ethiopia in light of recent and unprecedented mass protests in the Oromia and Amhara Regions. 

Africa
Ethiopia

Article

Aug 26, 2016

Spotlight: Colombia’s Choice: Key Questions Ahead of the Plebiscite

By Andrea Saldarriaga Jiménez

Colombia is at the brink of a historical moment. With the conclusion of peace negotiations in Havana on August 24, the country is on the verge of signing an accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). While these achievements are a huge breakthrough, the biggest challenge — the plebiscite — lies ahead. Recent […]

The Three Seas Initiative

Aug 25, 2016

Remarks by General James L. Jones, Jr. at the Dubrovnik Three Seas Initiative Presidential Roundtable

By Atlantic Council

Madam President, on behalf of the Atlantic Council and its entire leadership team and board of directors, I would like to thank you for hosting the Dubrovnik Forum and leading the Three Seas Initiative. I applaud the leadership you have shown in organizing this summit in Dubrovnik for the second straight year. Madam President, you […]

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