Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Transcript: Debating the United States’ Role in Afghanistan After 2014

Full transcript of the July 30 event “Debating the United States’ Role in Afghanistan After 2014” hosted by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

Winding Down the War: What Roles for US and NATO Forces in Afghanistan Post 2014?

By Jason Harmala

On July 30, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and South Asia Center will host an event on the strategic imperatives facing the United States and its allies after the 2014 drawdown in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Cyber Capabilities Pose a Threat to United States

On July 29, the South Asia Center‘s Iran Task Force and the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security‘s Cyber Statecraft Initiative launched an issue brief entitled, “Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States” by Barbara Slavin and Jason Healey, and hosted a public briefing on past and possible future […]

Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States

By Jason Harmala

On July 29 the South Asia Center’s Iran Task Force and the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security‘s Cyber Statecraft Initiative will launch an issue brief entitled, “Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States” by Barbara Slavin and Jason Healey, and host a public briefing on past and possible […]

Impact of Regional Dynamics on Yemen’s Fragile Transition

Assessing the impact of regional dynamics on Yemen’s political transition, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman and German diplomat and Yemen expert Philip Holzapfel discussed the relevance of Yemen’s transition for the broader Middle East and North Africa region in a moment of uncertainty and instability in the Arab awakening countries. In closed discussion hosted […]

North America Book Launch for A Fierce Domain

By Jason Harmala

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and The George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute for the North American launched Jason Healey’s book, A Fierce Domain: Conflict in Cyberspace, 1986-2012. 

Long-Term Trends and their Implications for the Transatlantic Partnership

On Tuesday, July 16, the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative and Program on Transatlantic Relations hosted a roundtable discussion on “Long-Term Trends and their Implications for the Transatlantic Partnership.” Fred Kempe, Atlantic Council president and CEO, provided opening remarks for the event. Moderation of remarks was provided by Fran G. Burwell, vice-president and director of […]

Private Dinner with Georgian Delegation

On July 17, 2013 the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center co-hosted a private off-the-record dinner conversation with six senior figures from the Georgian government and governing coalition. The delegation, led by the Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze, included Prosecutor General Archil Kbilashvili, and members of parliament Tedo Japaridze, Tinatin Khidasheli, Davit Onoprishvili, and Irakli Chikovani.

Strategy Session with Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni

On July 16, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center held an off-the-record strategy session with Mr. Paolo Scaroni, CEO of Eni Spa. The event took place as part of the Council’s Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative.