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Feb 16, 2016

Future of Iraq Launch

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On February 16, 2016, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a public launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq, comprising twenty-five members chaired by Ambassador Ryan Crocker. The aim of the Task Force is to present a coherent, long-term Iraq policy to the incoming US administration that tackles the […]

New Atlanticist

Feb 16, 2016

Raising the Price for Putin

By Evelyn Farkas

Russia poses a geostrategic threat to the United States and our interests. Indeed, earlier this month Defense Secretary Ash Carter listed it first among the threats faced by our nation.  It is unfortunate that in the twenty-first century Russia and the United States remain opposed to one another on most foreign policy issues. The reality […]

National Security Russia

Commanders Series

Feb 12, 2016

Commanders Series with General Robert Neller, Commandant of the Marines Corps

By Brent Scowcroft Center

General Neller discussed the current state and the future of the US Marine Corps, given a rapidly changing and turbulent global security environment. Called an “innovative strategist” by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, General Neller outlined his priorities for the Marine Corps and discussed how the service can help the United States achieve its strategic […]

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Feb 12, 2016

Inside the Sieges: The Scope and Implications of Besieged Syria

By Rafik Hariri Center

On February 10, 2016 the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a panel of distinguished experts for a discussion on “Inside the Sieges: The Scope and Implications of Besieged Syria.” Hariri Center Senior Fellow Faysal Itani was joined by Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Protection Officer Dr. Mohamed Katoub, The Syria […]

Syria

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Feb 11, 2016

How U.S. LNG Exports Will Benefit European and Global Gas Supply

By Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative

Atlantic Council How U.S. LNG Exports Will Benefit European and Global Gas Supply Speakers: Bud Coote, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council Paula Gant, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs, Department of Energy Christopher Goncalves, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group Leslie Palti-Guzman, Director of Global Gas, Rapidan Group Fabrice Vareille, Head of Transport, Energy and the […]

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Feb 10, 2016

Discussion with Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister-Delegate H.E. Mbarka Bouaida

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, February 10, the Africa Center hosted a breakfast roundtable with H.E. Mbarka Bouaida, Minister-Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who provided an update on political and security developments in North and West Africa.  

Morocco

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Feb 10, 2016

Report Launch: Developing a Western Energy Strategy for the Black Sea Region and Beyond

Atlantic Council Report Launch: Developing a Western Energy Strategy for the Black Sea Region and Beyond Introduction: John Herbst Speaker: Ariel Cohen, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center & Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council Panelists: Steve Nicandros, CEO, Frontera Resources Agnia Grigas, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador […]

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Feb 10, 2016

A Strategic Update on the Republic of Congo

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, February 10, the Africa Center hosted a strategic update on the Republic of the Congo. The event was originally planned featuring H.E. Pierre Oba, Minister of Mines and Geology. When the minister’s travel was disrupted, Ambassador Obinna Adim, Representative of the Republic of Congo, stepped in to deliver the minister’s prepared remarks and […]

Africa

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Feb 10, 2016

Surging LNG Trade: How US Exports Will Benefit European and Global Gas Supply, Diversity, Competition, and Security

By Global Energy Center

On February 8, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative launched the report Surging Liquefied Natural Gas Trade: How US Exports Will Benefit European and Global Gas Supply, Diversity, Competition, and Security with a panel of experts discussing the report more in-depth and from different aspects.

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Feb 9, 2016

Unveiling the Iran Petroleum Contract: Investment Impact, Sanctions Concerns, and Production Outlook

By Global Energy Center

On Tuesday, February 9, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a panel discussion on the upcoming unveiling of the new Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC) model and its implications for the post-sanctions Iranian energy sector.

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