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Nov 13, 2015

Social Progress Reconsidered: What Really Is Success?

By Roberta Braga

Economic growth has improved the lives of millions worldwide, yet it has become increasingly clear that measures of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are not the sole indicators of a society’s growth and well-being. In considering social progress, it is important to account for citizens’ access to basic necessities, to knowledge, and to opportunities for growth. […]

Economy & Business
Latin America

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Nov 12, 2015

Conference Call: Inside the Trans-Pacific Partnership – Summary

By Roberta Braga

Following the US government’s release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Caroline Atkinson joined Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Jason Marczak in a public conference call to discuss the next phase of the deal. Comprising thirty chapters and more than […]

Economy & Business
Trade and tariffs

Art of Future Warfare

Nov 12, 2015

After the war: Veterans and post-conflict issues of the future

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, 2015, the Atlantic Council’s Art of Future Warfare Project hosted an event entitled “After the War: Veterans and Post-Conflict Issues of the Future.” The panel featured Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz, Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, and three acclaimed authors of publications focused on combat and what happens […]

Conflict
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Nov 10, 2015

Liberian Defense Minister Discusses Success of Security Sector Reform

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, November 10, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion on Liberian security sector reform (SSR) with the Honorable Brownie J. Samukai, Jr., Minister of National Defense for the Republic of Liberia.

Africa
North & West Africa

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Nov 10, 2015

National Security and the Cyber Threat Landscape

By Andrew Alvarado

At a talk hosted at the Atlantic Council on November 10, 2015, the Hon. John Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the US Department of Justice, discussed the current national security threat landscape and recent trends in the US government's approach to disrupting cyber threats. The discussion was moderated by Benjamin Wittes, Editor in Chief at Lawfare.

Cybersecurity
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Nov 9, 2015

Exclusive Call on China-Taiwan Presidential Meeting

By Atlantic Council

Exclusive Call on China-Taiwan Presidential Meeting with Roger Cliff Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Atlantic Council and Tiffany Ma Director of Political and Security Affairs The National Bureau of Asian Research On Monday, November 9, at 9:00 a.m. EST, a special members and press call with Dr. Roger Cliff, Nonresident Senior […]

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Nov 6, 2015

Fighting ISIS and al-Qaeda through Syrian Civil Society

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On November 6, 2015 the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted renowned media activist and civil society leader Mr. Raed Fares. Mr. Fares founded the Union of Revolutionary Bureaus, which provides services to over one million Syrians including running water and an FM radio station. He is well-known for the witty […]

Syria

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Nov 5, 2015

Climate Change, Economic Resilience, and US National Security

By Global Energy Center

On Thursday, November 5 the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a discussion on the immediate impacts of climate change on US economic and national security.

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Nov 5, 2015

What’s Next for Mexico’s Electricity Sector?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Mexico’s energy reforms will have major effects on power generation and electricity markets. Getting the electricity sector right is the key to increased manufacturing and productivity. As part of the Atlantic Council’s ongoing work tracking Mexico’s energy reform, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Global Energy Center held a conference call on Thursday, November 5, with two […]

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Nov 5, 2015

German President Joachim Gauck on “Freedom — Our Shared Bond”

Speech by Federal President Joachim Gauck at the University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, 2015, in Philadelphia “Freedom – Our Shared Bond” It was in Philadelphia, that President John F. Kennedy, in a speech to commemorate Independence Day on 4 July 1962, put forward a ground‑breaking idea. He proposed the creation of a Declaration of Interdependence to stand alongside America’s Declaration of Independence. He suggested […]

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