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Commanders Series

Nov 10, 2014

The Islamic State and beyond: US military strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

“We have been fighting extremists for over thirteen years now, and we are nowhere near finished,” CENTCOM commander says at the Atlantic Council In a September 10 address to the nation, US President Barack Obama outlined a four-pronged strategy to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) that included a […]

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Nov 7, 2014

The Islamic State and Beyond: U.S. Military Strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

The Islamic State and Beyond: U.S. Military Strategy in the Middle East Welcome: Barry Pavel, Vice President and Scowcroft Center Director, Atlantic Council Moderator: Jake Tapper, Anchor, “The Lead with Jake Tapper” CNN Speaker: General Lloyd Austin III, Commander, U.S. Central Command Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor (West Tower), Washington, D.C. Time: 11:00 […]

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Nov 7, 2014

US-China Rivalry at the Genetic Frontier

By Atlantic Council

The genome is only getting cheaper to map and we will soon be able to store our genetic data in an easily accessible cloud making personalized medicine a near term reality. In addition, we will be able to mark specific traits we want in our children and discourage the spread of hereditary diseases. This is […]

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Nov 7, 2014

Henry Kissinger’s words of wisdom

By Nicholas Burns

FOR 91-year-old Henry Kissinger, establishing a stable, balanced world order has been the overarching goal of his extraordinary life and career. “World Order” is also the title, not coincidentally, of his important new book, further affirmation of his place as one of the most distinguished foreign policy thinkers and diplomats in American history. Kissinger returns […]

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Nov 7, 2014

Column: Will US Election Results Undermine Iran Nuclear Talks?

By Barbara Slavin

Foreign policy – apart from scaremongering about Ebola and terrorism – was not a major issue in U.S. midterm elections. But the imminent Republican takeover of the Senate could impact whether the international community and Iran agree to a landmark deal in talks that are nearing a November 24 deadline.

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Nov 7, 2014

Somalia’s Slumping Fortunes

By Bronwyn Bruton

Bottom Line Up Front: • After almost eight years on the ground, African Union troops have nearly beaten the Qaeda-linked militia al-Shabab—at least militarily • Since 2011, Shabab has steadily lost territory, and on October 5 was pushed out of its last coastal stronghold, the port city of Barawe • The loss of Barawe, and […]

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Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Jill Tarter

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Keynote Address Speaker:Jill Tarter,Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research,SETI Institute Location: Knight Studio, Newseum, Washington, D.C. Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Transcript byFederal News ServiceWashington, D.C

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Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Afternoon Session

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Pathways to Collaboration Welcome and Moderator:Damon Wilson,Executive Vice President,Atlantic Council Speakers:Jeff Feige,Chairman of the Board,Space Frontier Foundation John Olson,Vice President, Space Systems,Sierra Nevada Corporation William Pomerantz,Vice President, Special Projects,Virgin Galactic Dale Skran,Deputy Chair, Policy Committee,National Space Society Closing Keynote:Bob Rogers,Founder and Chief Executive Officer,BRC Imagination Arts Location:Newseum, Washington, […]

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Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Morning Session

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Welcome: Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman (R), Chairman, Atlantic Council; Nazzic Keene, Sector President, Global Markets and Missions Sector, SAIC Presentation: Damon Wilson, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council Keynote Address: Jill Tarter, Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research, SETI Institute Panel Discussion: Sustaining Human Space Exploration Moderator: […]

Event Recap

Nov 6, 2014

Brazil’s Presidential Elections: What Will Dilma’s Next Four Years Look Like?

On October 28th, 2014, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center in partnership with the Inter-American Dialogue brought together a dynamic panel to explore Brazil’s road ahead, including John Prideaux, The Economist’s Washington correspondent and former Brazil bureau chief from 2007-2010; Andrew Gunther, managing director of infrastructure for Darby Overseas Investments; Ricardo Sennes, nonresident senior Brazil […]

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