Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Repercussions of developments in Nigeria for US interests and regional stability

By Africa Center

On January 11, 2012, the Atlantic Council organized a conference call briefing with J. Peter Pham, director of the Africa Center, to discuss the extremist militant sect Boko Haram and rising security challenge it poses to Nigeria. Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson moderated discussion. As the most populous country in Africa, the fourth […]

US-Greece Relations in 2012: Roundtable with Ambassador Daniel B. Smith

By Jason Harmala

On Friday January 6, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted Ambassador Daniel B. Smith, US Ambassador to Greece, for an off-the-record discussion of the state of US-Greek relations in light of the ongoing financial crisis and upcoming Greek elections.

Transcript: NATO – The Case for Collective Defense in the 21st Century

Full transcript of a NATO Forum public event with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of Defense Philip Hammond.

NATO: The Case for Collective Defense in the 21st Century

On January 5, the Atlantic Council hosted the United Kingdom’s Secretary of Defense Philip Hammond for his first public remarks in the United States.

US-Azerbaijan Relations and Outlook for the South Caucasus: Transcript – 12/22/11

By Jason Harmala

Back to event page The Atlantic Council of the United States U.S.-Azerbaijan Relations and Outlook for the South Caucasus Welcome and Moderator: Ross Wilson, Director, Patriciu Eurasia Center Speaker: Araz Azimov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Azerbaijan Location: Washington, D.C. Time: 9:00 a.m. EST Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011  Transcript by Federal News […]

US-Azerbaijan Relations and Outlook for the South Caucasus

By Jason Harmala

On December 22, the Atlantic Council held a Eurasia Leadership Series discussion with Ambassador Araz Azimov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Patriciu Eurasia Center director Ross Wilson moderated the discussion.

Peering Over the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Economy in 2012

By Adrienne Chuck

On December 16, World Bank President Robert Zoellick joined Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kempe at the Four Seasons Hotel In Washington for a dialogue on the many forces shaping the global economy today.

Peering Over the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Economy in 2012: Transcript – 12/16/11

By Jason Harmala

Back to event page The Atlantic Council of the United States Peering Over the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Economy in 2012 Welcome: Frank Kelly, Managing Director and Head, Public Affairs and Communications – Americas, Deutsche Bank Moderator: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, The Atlantic Council Speaker: Robert Zoellick, President, World Bank Group […]