Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Private Discussion on Brexit with Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling MP

By Susan Haigh

The Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative held a private discussion with Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling MP, to examine the consequences of a possible British exit from the European Union (EU). Mr. Grayling was eager to exchange views on the United Kingdom’s referendum […]

The Changing Face of Kremlin Propaganda

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

On May 23, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, along with IREX and the Free Russia Foundation, hosted a paneled event discussing the nature of modern Russian propaganda.

The Application of Sustainability Principles to Energy Transition

By Chris Brown

On Wednesday, May 25, the Global Energy Center hosted a discussion with Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, founder of The Sustainability Laboratory and author of the widely acclaimed “Sustainability: The Five Core Principles: A New Framework.” Pressure is rapidly mounting to transition towards a cleaner global energy system. Achieving the necessary structural changes will require wide-reaching innovation […]

Corman Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Committee on Examining Cybersecurity Responsibilities at HHS

By Joshua Corman

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Tackling Unemployment: A New Skills Strategy for Europe with Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labor Mobility, May 12

By Benjamin Knudsen

European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labor Mobility Marianne Thyssen   On May 12, Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills, and Labor Mobility, joined the Atlantic Council for a private breakfast roundtable conversation. Ms. Thyssen addressed the challenges that the European Union is currently facing with regards to unemployment and outdated […]

A Conversation on the Economic Sanctions on Russia

On May 23, 2016, the Atlantic Council Global Business & Economics Program in partnership with Baker & McKenzie hosted a conversation with the Honorable Daniel Fried, Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State; Caroline Vicini, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to the United States; and a representative of the private sector, Nicholas […]

A Conversation on the Economic Sanctions on Russia – Featuring The Hon. Daniel Fried

By Global Business and Economics

On May 23, the Atlantic Council Global Business & Economics Program in partnership with Baker & McKenzie hosted a conversation with the Honorable Daniel Fried, Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State, Caroline Vicini, Deputy Head of the European Union(EU) Delegation to the US, and many leaders in the private sector. Additionally, an […]