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May 5, 2014

Libya’s Faustian Bargains: Breaking the Appeasement Cycle

Many Libya observers cite the Qaddafi-era legacy of weak institutions and the conduct of the 2011 revolutionary war as key obstacles to the country’s democratic transition. The new Libyan authorities’ policy of appeasement, however, is just as much a factor in undermining political progress. On Monday, May 5, 2014, the Rafik Hariri Center for the […]

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May 1, 2014

Council Recognizes Distinguished Leadership and Honors Europe at Annual Awards Dinner

The Atlantic Council presented its 2014 Distinguished Leadership Awards April 30 before an audience of more than 900 US and international foreign policy and business leaders. The annual awards celebrate people and institutions that make extraordinary contributions to building transatlantic relations. Opening the ceremony for the first time, following his appointment in January, was the […]

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May 1, 2014

2014 Distinguished International Leadership: Chuck Hagel, US Secretary of Defense

Chuck Hagel, US Secretary of Defense, delivers remarks at the 2014 Distinguished Leadership Awards

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May 1, 2014

Gen. Brent Scowcroft Introducing US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel

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May 1, 2014

2014 Distinguished Military Leadership: Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. USMC

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May 1, 2014

Remarks by Gen. James Jones & Gen. Philip Breedlove

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Apr 30, 2014

2014 Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award: Ruslana Lyzhychko

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Apr 30, 2014

Prime Minister Straujuma Introducing Ruslana

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Apr 30, 2014

2014 Distinguished Business Leadership: Thomas Enders, CEO, Airbus Group

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Apr 30, 2014

Bob Riley Introducing Thomas Enders, CEO Airbus Group