Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Strategy Session on the US Air Force and Cyber Operations

By Jason Harmala

On Friday, February 15, 2013, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative of the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion on the US Air Force and cyberspace operations with Lt Gen Michael Basla, the Air Force’s A6, chief of information dominance and chief information officer.

Barnier Calls for New International Finance Norms

By Rachel Weatherly

On February 15th, the Atlantic Council and The Clearing House hosted a discussion with Michel Barnier, European commissioner for the internal market and services, on the future of transatlantic financial regulatory cooperation. In his speech, Mr. Barnier emphasized the progress made and the many challenges remaining for US-EU cooperation and leadership as they work together […]

Feeding Urban World 2030: Rethinking the Food Security Equation

On Thursday, February 14, 2013 the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight initiative (SFI), of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, hosted a roundtable discussion with Dr. Robert D. Hormats, US undersecretary of state for growth, energy and the environment; Mr. Henk Ovink, Dutch director general for spatial planning and water affairs; Mr. Andras Forgacs, co-founder […]

Ambiguities Remain with War Powers Resolution on Cyberspace

By Jason Harmala

On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative held a panel discussion on the role of Congress in cyber conflict with a particular focus on the War Powers Resolution (WPR). Passed over the veto of President Nixon in 1973, the WPR requires the president to report to Congress when US forces are […]

The United States and the Gulf States: Uncertain Partners in a Changing Region

Given the continued congruence of interests between the Gulf states and the United States and the potential for some Gulf states to play an even greater regional and global role, now is the time to reexamine the partnership and de-conflict interests. On February 7, Hariri Center senior fellow and retired US career diplomat Richard LeBaron […]

India-Pakistan Track II Military-to-Military Dialogue Takes Place in Bangkok

By Jason Harmala

In January 2013, members of the India-Pakistan Track II Military-to-Military Dialogue met in Bangkok. The meeting consisted of three working groups, each of which focused on a key issue: Sir Creek, terrorism, and crisis stability control.

US and India Must Move Equally to Advance Diplomatic Relations

By Jason Harmala

On January 31, the South Asia Center held a discussion “A New Chapter in US-India Relations?” on the future of US-India relations with Ambassador Neelam Deo, director, Gateway House, Mumbai.