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May 28, 2014

Winnefeld Delivers Opening Keynote at 2014 Missile Defense Conference

James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman, US Joint Chiefs of Staff began his keynote remarks at the Atlantic Council’s annual missile defense by examining two key terms: strategy and deterrence. Winnefeld stated that he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Martin Dempsey, define strategy as linking and balancing ends, ways, and means and then […]

Missile Defense Security & Defense

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May 28, 2014

Transcript: Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr. at Global Missile Defense Conference

(AS PREPARED) ADMIRAL JAMES A. WINNEFELD, JR.: Thank you Ellen for that kind introduction . . . it’s really great to see you again. And it’s a real privilege to kick off this annual global missile defense conference . . . it looks like you have a terrific range of speakers and topics . . .

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May 28, 2014

Global Trade Policy: Made in Latin America?

By Peter Rashish

The policy brief lays out nine recommendations that policymakers can take to ensure that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) contribute to a broader level of international economic cooperation and sustainable growth. It is the first publication of the Atlantic Council’s new Global Trade and the Americas initiative, which […]

Americas Economy & Business

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May 28, 2014

Transcript: Admiral James A. Winnefeld at 2014 Missile Defense Conference

Welcome and Keynote Remarks: U.S. Missile Defense Plans and Priorities WELCOME:FREDERICK KEMPE,PRESIDENT AND CEO, ATLANTIC COUNCIL ELLEN O. TAUSCHER,VICE CHAIR, BRENT SCOWCROFT CENTER ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, ATLANTIC COUNCIL KEYNOTE SPEAKER:ADMIRAL JAMES A. WINNEFELD, JR.,VICE CHAIRMAN, U.S. JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

Missile Defense Security & Defense

Article

May 27, 2014

Did Washington Lose the European Elections?

By Annette Heuser

Europe has voted, and the future European Parliament (EP) undoubtedly reflects a new political landscape across the continent. But the impact will go far beyond the western shores of Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal. The trans-Atlantic relationship is also about to embark on new challenges to its unity.

Economy & Business Elections

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May 26, 2014

Transcript: Missile Defense Agency: A Retrospective

Moderator: Ian Brzezinski, Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, Atlantic Council   Panelists: Ronald T. Kadish, Executive Vice President, Defense Group, Booz Allen Hamilton Henry A. Obering, Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton Patrick O’Reilly, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, Atlantic Council

Missile Defense Security & Defense

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May 22, 2014

Column: Can Anyone Save Libya?

By Barbara Slavin

WASHINGTON — Libya’s future looked promising after its dictator was overthrown nearly three-years-ago. But its recent history has been chaotic: a succession of weak prime ministers at the mercy of militias more loyal to regions, ideologies and individuals rather than to a central government in Tripoli.

Libya

Event Recap

May 22, 2014

A Discussion with the Angola Open Policy Initiative

The Southern African nation of Angola has made commendable economic progress since emerging from a twenty-seven-year long civil war in 2002. Rich in natural resources, it has become Africa’s second largest oil producer and has enjoyed a decade of strong GDP growth while gaining in global importance—in 2009, the United States identified Angola as one […]

South & Central Africa

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May 22, 2014

The Collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks: A Review by Amb. Michael Oren

“Israel cannot return to 1967 lines,” Ambassador-in-Residence Michael Oren cautioned on Thursday. “From a security standpoint, it’s very problematic. ’67 borders is the Western Wall, it’s central Jerusalem.”

Israel Middle East

Captains of Industry Series

May 22, 2014

The Role of Service Contractors in the United States and Around the World

Steven. F. Gaffney, chairman and CEO of DynCorp International, gave an address entitled “The Role of Service Contractors in the United States and Around the World” as part of the Atlantic Council Captains of Industry series.

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