Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Experts Project Bleak Picture of Human Rights and Rule of Law in Egypt’s Young Democracy

By Jason Harmala

 For several months, Egypt has struggled with civil unrest, deteriorating security, and claims of abuse by security officials. The Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East discussed these important developments on March 18 during an event featuring Heba Morayef, Egypt director of Human Rights Watch, and well-known blogger and Egyptian political activist, Mahmoud Salem, with […]

Obama Administration Must Embrace Dignity Agenda and Engage Further in the Middle East

As President Obama prepares for his upcoming trip to the Middle East amid concerns over Egypt’s struggling economy, a stalled peace process, and growing fears of a nuclear armed Iran, he should embrace the dignity agenda and change the course of US disengagement from the region. On Wednesday the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion to […]

Roundtable on Argentina with Buenos Aires Cabinet Chief

On Friday, March 15, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with Buenos Aires Cabinet Chief Horacio Rodriguez Larreta. The event was part of the Atlantic Council’s new initiative to explore Latin America’s role in the transatlantic relationship alongside Europe and the United States.

Education, Police Reform, and Personal Responsibility Necessary to Stop Sectarian Violence in Pakistan

Hassan Abbas, professor of international security studies at National Defense University; and Knox Thames, director of policy and research at the US Commission on International Religious Freedom visited the South Asia Center on March 13, 2013 to discuss ethnic and sectarian violence in Pakistan.

Transcript: The United States and Global Missile Defense

Full transcript of the 2013 Atlantic Council Missile Defense Conference.

The United States and Global Missile Defense

On March 13, 2013 the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted its annual conference on missile defense. The conference maintained its traditional focus on transatlantic missile defense, while also addressing other regions of critical importance such as Asia and the Middle East.

State of Internet and Cybersecurity Governance

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative of the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable strategy session on the “State of Internet and Cybersecurity Governance” to encourage collaboration among key stakeholders from partner nations, US government officials, and the private sector.

European Unconventional Gas Developments: Science, Technology, and Best Practices

By Jason Harmala

From March 11-12, the Atlantic Council and the World Energy Council hosted a workshop which focused on individual countries in East Central Europe to review the progress being made in refining best practices and in addressing environmental concerns and regulatory requirements within Europe.

Setting Priorities for American Leadership: A New National Security Strategy for the United States

On March 7, 2013, the Atlantic Council hosted the Project for a United and Strong America for the launch of their new report, A New National Security Strategy for the United States.