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Apr 29, 2014

Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry at the Atlantic Council’s Toward a Europe Whole and Free Conference

By Federal News Service

Location: The Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Time: 1:42 p.m. EDT, Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 (Applause.) SECRETARY JOHN KERRY: So after that, I thought I’d just stand up and say, I accept the nomination. (Laughter.) Fred, thank you very, very much. Very, very generous comments. Thank you all for the privilege of sharing some thoughts […]

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Apr 29, 2014

Transcript: The Role of the United States: A European Power

Toward a Europe Whole and FreeThe Role of the United States: A European Power Welcome and Moderator: Jim Sciutto, Chief National Security Correspondent, CNN Speakers: Senator John McCain (R-AZ)Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

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Apr 29, 2014

Zbigniew Brzezinski: Obama Has Failed to Communicate Ukraine Crisis to Americans

Former National Security Advisor Speaks on ‘The Eastern Edge of a Europe Whole and Free’ President Barack Obama has moved wisely with his administration’s progressive travel and financial sanctions against Russia’s ruling elite over Russia’a assault on Ukraine, but has failed to seriously begin building a domestic understanding that support for Ukrainians is vital to […]

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Apr 29, 2014

Transcript: The Eastern Edge of a Europe Whole and Free

Toward a Europe Whole and Free Keynote Conversation: The Eastern Edge of a Europe Whole and Free Moderator: Edward Luce, Washington Columnist and Commentator, The Financial TimesSpeaker: Zbigniew Brzezinski,  Counselor and Trustee,  CSIS; Former National Security Adviser

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Apr 29, 2014

History Relived: Europe’s Story

By Cassandra Lewis

Opening Panel of Toward a Europe Whole and Free As the world stands by watching how the crisis in Ukraine will unfold, leading historians discuss the lessons gleaned from the past hundred years of Europe’s history that defined the contours of today’s European security landscape. This panel discussion featured Dr. Robert Kagan of Brookings, H.E. […]

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Apr 29, 2014

Transcript: History Relived

Toward a Europe Whole and FreeHistory Relived Speakers:Robert Kagan, Senior Fellow, Project on International Order and Strategy, BrookingsFrederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic CouncilAlexandr Vondra, Former Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Co-founder of the Civic ForumModerator: David Ensor, Director, Voice of America

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Apr 29, 2014

Arsht Center Launches Social Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative

An emerging class of “social entrepreneurs” in Latin America are driving innovation, growth, and poverty alleviation all at the same time. These innovators are finding creative solutions to social and development challenges and have already improved the lives of millions. The results have been fascinating: community-strengthening, economic development, and re-positioning countries such as Colombia, Brazil, […]

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Apr 29, 2014

Transcript: Opening & Outlining the Challenge

Toward a Europe Whole and Free, April 29, 2014 Opening & Outlining the Challenge Welcome: Jon Huntsman, Chairman, Atlantic Council Speakers:H.E. Tomáš Valášek, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to NATO, NATODamon Wilson, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council

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Apr 29, 2014

Opening Toward a Europe Whole and Free

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon Huntsman kicked off the conference Toward a Europe Whole and Free to a packed house at Atlantic Council headquarters. Immediately following his welcome, Tomáš Valášek, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to NATO, and Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson made a joint presentation outlining the challenge of a Europe whole […]

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Apr 28, 2014

Spotlight Urbanization

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

How can Latin American cities achieve inclusive development? In April, a record 22,000 people attended the seventh World Urban Forum, convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), in Medellín, Colombia. This nearly doubled attendance from four years ago. Growing interest in urban development highlights how cities are increasingly transcending boundaries to shape national […]

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