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Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security. “We face a remarkable challenge: if you are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare for such dense populations, where do you get the resources to deal with […]

Brazil
France

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Jun 13, 2016

Private Briefing with Pew Research Center on Europe’s Place in the World

By Future Europe Initiative

On Monday, June 13, 2016, Dr. Richard Wike joined the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative for a private briefing on Pew Research Center’s “Europe’s Place in the World” survey. Building on research addressing the themes of isolationism and protectionism among European and US publics, the survey assessed Europeans’ international threat perception. It tested Europeans’ commitment […]

Captains of Industry Series

Jun 10, 2016

Thriving in the Evolving Space Sector: A Conversation with Richard Ambrose

By Atlantic Council

On June 8, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security’s Emerging Defense Challenges Initiative (EDC) hosted its fifteenth address in its Captains of Industry (CoI) series. The CoI series aims to provide a forum for senior executives in the aerospace and defense industry to address the various public interests their companies serve […]

Article

Jun 10, 2016

Resilient Megacities: Strategy, Security, and Sustainability

By Bharath Gopalaswamy and Ben Polsky

Read the Publication (PDF) On June 10, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center released a white paper entitled “Resilient Megacities: Strategy, Security, and Sustainability” that details findings and policy prescriptions from the Megacity Security Conference held in Mumbai, India, in November of 2015. The launch of the paper featured a public discussion with Governor Jon […]

Article

Jun 10, 2016

A Globalized Renminbi: Will it Reshape Latin America?

By André Luiz Soares De Oliveira

This could be a unique opportunity for Latin America to further diversify its trade and investment partners. But policymakers should recognize the pitfalls that come with a currency around which many questions swirls in global financial markets.

China
Latin America

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Jun 9, 2016

Russia’s Election Countdown

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

Challenging Putin at the Ballot BoxBy Mitch Hulse In a climate of repression and authoritarianism institutionalized by Russian President Vladimir Putin, opposition parties “must use every opportunity to challenge” the Kremlin even if it means participating in a “flawed and truncated election process,” according to a Russian opposition leader.

Elections
Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 9, 2016

A Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On June 7, 2016 the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East launched a new report, A Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia. The Atlantic Council’s Fran Burwell moderated a discussion between Amy Hawthorne of the Project on Middle East Democracy and Atlantic Council senior fellow Karim Mezran, all coauthors of the report. […]

North Africa

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Jun 9, 2016

Post Iran Nuclear Deal: Policy and Trade Implications

By Grady Wilson

While not much has changed for American investors, the Iran Nuclear Deal has brought about major shifts in international trade, particularity, but not exclusively, in the oil and gas sectors. Richard Nephew joined the Atlantic Council’s Turkey office on June 9, 2016, to discuss the obstacles facing Iran as the Islamic Republic reenters the global […]

Energy & Environment
Iran

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 9, 2016

Bremain Vs. Brexit: A Conference Call with Tobias Ellwood

By Future Europe Initiative

On Thursday June 9, 2016, UK Member of Parliament Tobias Ellwood joined the Atlantic Council for a public conference call on the British referendum on European Union (EU) membership on June 23. Minister Ellwood presented the case for an engaged Britain in the EU and the implications of a Brexit vote on Britain’s future role […]

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Jun 6, 2016

Defending the Baltic Sea Region

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

On May 9, the Atlantic Council hosted a scenario-based decision game centered on collective deterrence and defense in the Baltic Sea Region. The tabletop exercise gathered thought leaders, regional experts, policymakers, and current and former officials to explore defense challenges in the region. Conducted in close partnership with the Swedish Ministry of Defense, this game […]

NATO
Security & Defense
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