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Oct 17, 2012

Combating the Global IED Threat

By Jason Harmala

On October 17, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a discussion entitled, “Combating the Global Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat,” with Lieutenant General Michael D. Barbero, director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO).

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Oct 17, 2012

Transcript: Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Full transcript of a October 17, 2012 Patriciu Eurasia Center event titled “Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections: A Pivotal Moment for Democracy?“

Ukraine

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Oct 17, 2012

Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections: A Pivotal Moment for Democracy?

On October 17, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center held a panel discussion about Ukraine’s upcoming October 28 parliamentary (Verkhovna Rada) elections.

Ukraine

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Oct 16, 2012

Ansari Africa Center Hosts Visit by Sierra Leonean Delegation

By Adrienne Chuck

The Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a visit today by a delegation from the Office of the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, led by Professor V.E. Strasser-King, director of the Strategy and Policy Unit, and Caroline King, coordinator of policy benchmarking.

North & West Africa

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Oct 16, 2012

Philanthropy in Pakistan

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center held a discussion on philanthropy in Pakistan with Robin Raphel, senior adviser on Pakistan, Office of Special Representative for Af-Pak, US Department of State; Qaisar Shareef, executive volunteer and USA representative, I-Care Fund America; and Farrokh K. Captain, chairman, i-Care Foundation and director, Shell Pakistan, Limited. South Asia Center […]

Pakistan

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Oct 15, 2012

Cyber Offense Strategies: The Private Sector and Legal Implications

By Jason Harmala

On October 15, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted an off-the-record workshop discussing whether and how the private sector might use active cyber defenses to counter the continued intrusions faced by companies.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Oct 12, 2012

The Human Cost of Military Strikes Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

By Jason Harmala

On October 12, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force and the Middle East Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center hosted a discussion about the consequences for the Iranian people of threatened attacks on Iran’s nuclear installations.

Iran

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Oct 11, 2012

Mitigating Cyber Threat to Innovate the Nuclear Power Market

By Jason Harmala

On October 11, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) hosted a roundtable to explore the use of market-based tools to promote security culture and voluntary cyber mitigation measures in the private nuclear industry.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Oct 10, 2012

Shah Deniz II and the Southern Gas Corridor: The Endgame

By Jason Harmala

On October 10 the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center held a small, off-the-record discussion with BP Azerbaijan Vice President Al Cook on Shah Deniz and progress toward realization of the Southern Gas Corridor from Baku on the Caspian Sea to Turkey and other European markets beyond it. Mr. Cook provided an update on the status on […]

Energy & Environment

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Oct 9, 2012

Georgia’s Parliamentary Election Results: 10/9/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council of the United States Georgia’s Parliamentary Election Results and Their Significance

The Caucasus
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