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Apr 9, 2012

International Engagement on Cyber Pre-Conference Dinner

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 9, 2012, Georgetown University’s Institute for Law, Science, and Global Security and the Atlantic Council co-hosted a VIP dinner for speakers and sponsors of “International Engagement in Cyberspace 2012: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security,” the second annual day-long conference to promote a dialogue between policymakers, key industry stakeholders, and academics regarding the issues, problems, and opportunities in the global commons that is cyberspace.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Apr 9, 2012

The Austere Life: The Changing Nature of Europe’s Politics and Societies

By Jason Harmala

On April 9, the Global Business & Economics Program hosted a conference call with Kostas Bakoyannis and Alexis Papahelas to discuss the Greek political system and daily life under the country’s heavy austerity measures.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Apr 9, 2012

The Future of the United States Air Force: Prospects for Partnerships and International Cooperation

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 9, the Atlantic Council held a public address and conversation with Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Norton Schwartz.

United States and Canada

Europe After The Vote

Apr 9, 2012

Greece Conference Call: 4/09/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Back to event page The Atlantic Council of the United States Conference Call: The Austere Life: The Changing Nature of Europe’s Politics and Societies Speakers: Kostas Bakoyannis, Mayor of Karpenisi, Greece; Alexis Papahelas, Managing Editor, Kathimerini Location: Washington, D.C. Date: Monday, April 9, 2012  Transcript by Federal News Service Washington, D.C. OPERATOR: This recording is […]

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Apr 9, 2012

The Future of the United States Air Force: 4/09/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

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Apr 6, 2012

2011 Transatlantic Dialogues on International Law Summary

By Jason Harmala

On April 6, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program, in cooperation with Chatham House (Royal Institute for International Affairs), released a summary of two workshops held in late 2011 that looked at the challenges of ensuring the observation of international human rights law in light of shifts in global power and the increasing importance of […]

Briefing and Discussion on Somali Piracy and Militancy with Stig Jarle Hansen

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Apr 6, 2012

Briefing and Discussion on Somali Piracy and Militancy with Stig Jarle Hansen

By Adrienne Chuck

The Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a breakfast briefing and discussion today on Somali piracy and militancy with noted expert Stig Jarle Hansen, Head of the International Relations Program at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) in Ås.

Maritime Security Security & Defense
Counter-Piracy Task Force: Lessons Learned From Naval Counter-Piracy Operations

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Apr 4, 2012

Counter-Piracy Task Force: Lessons Learned From Naval Counter-Piracy Operations

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 4, the International Security Program and the Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a meeting of the Atlantic Council Maritime Piracy Task Force, chaired by Atlantic Council Board Director Franklin D. Miller. This is the fourth meeting in a series of discussions looking into the challenge of piracy and possible strategic approaches.

Maritime Security Security & Defense

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Apr 3, 2012

Luncheon Colloquium on Africa Strategy with Lieutenant-General Jean-Paul Perruche

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 3, the Michael S. Ansari Africa Center organized a luncheon colloquium today for Lieutenant-General (ret.) Jean-Paul Perruche, research director for Euro-Atlantic security at the French Ministry of Defense’s Institute for Strategic Research-École Militaire (IRSEM) and a member of Atlantic Council’s Strategic Advisors Group, and Maya Kandel, research fellow at IRSEM.

Africa France

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Apr 3, 2012

Brent Scowcroft on Renewing the Transatlantic Community Through Global Partnerships

By Jason Harmala

On April 3, the fifth annual Christopher J. Makins Lecture featured a unique and forward looking conversation with Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, who has served, in both official and unofficial capacities, as a national security advisor to every US president since Richard Nixon.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy
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