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Oct 5, 2015

A Private Briefing with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

By South Asia Center

On October 5, the Atlantic Council, in partnership with The Iran Project and New America Foundation, hosted the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ambassador Javad Zarif in New York. On the heels of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, Minster Zarif shared insight on Iran’s plans for implementing the JCPOA […]

Iran

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Oct 5, 2015

Sizing up Colombia’s Transformations Ahead of Regional Elections

By Oriana Piña

Just days after the Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a dramatic breakthrough in the country’s Peace Process, The Adrienne Arhst Latin American Center hosted an event featuring an expert panel to discuss the future of Colombia. Ending the 50 year conflict between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is met […]

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Oct 5, 2015

Iran’s Regional Role After the Nuclear Deal

By South Asia Center

Atlantic Council Iran’s Regional Role After the Nuclear Deal Speakers: Nasser Hadian, Professor, University of Tehran Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Fellow, Middle East Peace and Security Initiative, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, Atlantic Council Moderator: Barbara Slavin, Nonresident Senior Fellow, South Asia Center, Atlantic Council Introduction: Huma Haque, Associate Director, South Asia Center, Atlantic […]

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Oct 5, 2015

What to expect from the US-China dyber deal?

By Atlantic Council

What to Expect from the US-China Cyber Deal? with Jason Healey Senior Fellow, Cyber Statecraft Initiative, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Atlantic Council James Mulvenon Deputy Director of Advanced Analysis DGI’s Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis Adam Segal Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy […]

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Oct 4, 2015

Speech by Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene Czolij

By Atlantic Council

Russia Ukraine

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Oct 1, 2015

China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals

By Global Energy Center

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a panel discussion on September 29th, 2015 entitled “China: The Role of Nuclear in Meeting Energy Demand and Climate Goals.” Moderated by Amb. Richard Morningstar, the panel featured Dr. Joe Lassiter of the Harvard Business School, Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs Jonathan Elkind, Chairman and CEO […]

China Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Sep 30, 2015

Afghanistan – One Year On: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead.

By Huma Haque

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, in collaboration with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, hosted a discussion with His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New York City on September 30. One year into the National Unity Government, Dr. Abdullah reflected on the progress that […]

Afghanistan

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Sep 30, 2015

The Putin Syndicate

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

On September 22, 2015, the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted Mr. Brian Whitmore, Senior Editor of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and author of Russia-watch blog The Power Vertical. Ms. Hannah Thoburn of the Hudson Institute and Dr. Ulrich Speck of the Transatlantic Academy joined the panel conversation to discuss the notion that President Vladimir Putin […]

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Sep 30, 2015

Salon Dinner Discussion with African Development Bank President

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, September 30, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an exclusive dinner discussion with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, in New York City. After a welcome by Atlantic Council Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Brian C. McK. Henderson, Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham introduced Adesina, noting that his background—coming […]

Africa Economy & Business

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Sep 28, 2015

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Beyond Refugees

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On September 18, 2015, the Atlantic Council and the United States Institute of Peace convened the third public hearing of the Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST). The event featured MEST Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley leading a high-level panel discussion on the refugee crisis in the Middle East.