Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Armenia-NATO Relations: Challenges and Prospects

On May 7, 2013, the Atlantic Council hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with senior experts on NATO and the South Caucasus. The event was organized jointly with Policy Forum Armenia, a virtual think tank with interest in Armenia’s development and national security.

Major General Rossi Strategy Session on Army Quadrennial Defense Review

On May 3, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted Major General John G. Rossi for a strategy session. As the director of the US Army Quadrennial Defense Review office, Major General Rossi came to the Council to garner feedback to inform the Army’s contribution to this important defense review at a critical time.

Roundtable on Best Practices for International Financial Regulation

By Jason Harmala

On May 2, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable of financial regulators, experienced attorneys, and leading academics on international financial reform with the first vice president of the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella. As the European Parliament’s point person on Europe’s banking union efforts, Dr. Pittella was traveling to Washington […]

Transcript: 2013 Distinguished Leadership Awards

Full transcript of the 2013 Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards.

Taiwanese Deputy Minister of Defense Yang Assesses Asia-Pacific Security Environment

On April 30, the Atlantic Council hosted Mr. Andrew Yang, deputy minister of national defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan), for a discussion on the Asia-Pacific security environment and the Republic of China’s defense transformation.

Meeting with Azerbaijani Diplomats and Think Tank Experts

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted members of Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Academy, scholars from the Center for Strategic Studies, and the Council’s Eurasia Center experts. The discussion focused on US foreign policy towards the South Caucasus. Bordering Russia, Turkey, and Iran, the region’s geostrategic position makes it an area of political and military importance.

Private Dinner with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, for a private dinner.