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Nov 27, 2012

Luncheon with European Parliament President Martin Schulz

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, November 27, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations hosted His Excellency Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, for an off-the-record luncheon discussion.

Europe & Eurasia

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Nov 27, 2012

Transcript: Perspectives on National Security Challenges in the 21st Century

By Jason Harmala

LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT (RET.): Good evening. It’s nice to welcome you all here for this important session featuring Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our subject today is one of the top priorities of the current administration: to execute a defense strategy that maximizes the limited resources available […]

Event Recap

Nov 27, 2012

Perspectives on National Security Challenges in the 21st Century

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on November 27 hosted a discussion with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral James A. (Sandy) Winnefeld, Jr.

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Looking Forward: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Looking Forward: Building a More Prosperous Future in a Dynamic Region Welcome and Moderator: Robert Abernethy, President, American Standard Development Company Speakers: H.E. Delyan Dobrev, Minister of Economy and Energy, Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Finance, Republic of Turkey M. […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Gala Dinner: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Reception and Closing Gala Dinner Moderator: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, The Atlantic Council Speakers The Honorable Stephen Hadley, Principal, RiceHadleyGates and former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, Counselor and Trustee, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former US National […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – World Energy Outlook: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Breakfast Briefing: World Energy Outlook Moderator: Orhan Taner,  Director, Energy & Economic Summit, Atlantic Council Speakers: Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA) Christof Rühl, Chief Economist, BP Location: Fuji Ballroom II Swissôtel, The Bosphorus Istanbul, Turkey Time: 7:30 – 8:50 a.m. […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – The Arab Awakening: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Session 2: The Arab Awakening Moderator: Michele Dunne, Director, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, the Atlantic Council Speakers: Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Columnist, Milliyet Rami Nakhla Program Specialist U.S. Institute of Peace Hani Shukrallah Managing Editor, Al-Ahram Online Location: Lausanne Room Swissôtel, The […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – The Debate About Unconventional Gas: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Session 2: The Debate About Unconventional Gas Moderator: John Lyman, Director, Energy and Environment Program, Atlantic Council Speakers: Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA) Melanie Kenderdine, Executive Director, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) Ian MacDonald, Vice President, Europe, Eurasia, […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Transit, Trade, and Reviving the Silk Road: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Session 1: Transit, Trade, and Reviving the Silk Road Moderator: Ambassador Pierre Morel, Former European Union Special Representative, Council of the European Union Speakers: Yahya Bas, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Republic of Turkey His Excellency Sham Bathija, Senior Economic Adviser and […]

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Nov 16, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Eastern Mediterannean and Black Sea Gas and Transit: 11/16/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Session 2: Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea Gas and Transit Introduction: David Koranyi, Deputy Director, Atlantic Council Moderator: Jennifer Coolidge, Executive Director, CMX Caspian and Gulf Consultants Speakers: Amit Mor, CEO, Eco Energy Hugh Pope, Project Director for Turkey and Cyprus, International Crisis […]