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Nov 30, 2011

Dispatch from Port Said: An Observer’s Perspective on Egypt’s Pivotal Elections: 11/30/11 – Transcript

By Adrienne Chuck

Back to event page Atlantic Council November 30, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Operator: This is the Allison Biggs teleconference with The Atlantic Council of the U.S. for Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:00AM Central Time. Excuse me, everyone. We now have Michele Dunne, director of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East […]

Counter-Piracy Task Force: Strategic Approaches to the Piracy Challenge

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Nov 21, 2011

Counter-Piracy Task Force: Strategic Approaches to the Piracy Challenge

By Adrienne Chuck

On November 21, 2011 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.

Maritime Security Security & Defense

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – What Strategies Make Sense in Light of the Arab Awakening, Financial Crises, and Regional Political Challenges?

By Jason Harmala

This session pulls together elements from the preceding two days of discussions and brings the conversation back to key immediate and mid-term challenges facing the region and the world. How will the Arab Awakening play out in the broader Middle East, and what will be the implications for Eurasia and the world? How will European […]

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Key Regional Perspectives: Europe’s Southeast and Pan-European Values – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

Political, ethnic, religious, economic, and other problems abound in Europe’s southeast. Wars and violence have been too frequent since the collapse of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. European integration may hold out hopes of a better future, but the prospects for closer relationships with Europe and its institutions are, at best, very mixed. Where do […]

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Session I: Energy Exchanges and Markets – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

Turkey and other countries of Southeast Europe play or will play important roles in the transit of energy to other destinations, but also aspire to become resource trading hubs. Such hubs might ultimately, like Rotterdam for the oil spot market and Baumgarten for gas in Europe, become important drivers of diversification and wealth. They can […]

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Nov 18, 2011

Roundtable Discussion on US-Russia Relations with Dr. Sergey Rogov

By Jason Harmala

On November 18th, the Transatlantic Relations Program hosted a discussion with Dr. Sergey Rogov, director of the Institute for US and Canadian Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences and a delegation from the Center for US-Russia Rapprochement.

Missile Defense Russia

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Gala Dinner: Looking Ahead – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

As the Forum closes, it seems useful to step back from specific issues and consider a longer view of the how the United States and Europe see themselves and the region, and how transatlantic engagement can help to promote success there, as well as the extent to which that engagement will be relevant going forward. […]

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Session I: Nuclear Power After Fukushima – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

The Fukushima disaster has had a dramatic impact in Japan and on the prospects for nuclear power worldwide. Germany and Switzerland have joined those opting to forswear nuclear, and Japan may eventually follow. But other countries seem undeterred given their economic, energy independence, environmental/climate change and other priorities.

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Session II: Business-Led Policymaking for Regional Economic Integration – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

Trade and investment ties among Eurasian countries vary, but seldom match their potential. Some neighbors trade with one another little more than if they were on different continents. Similar economic structures and a lack of comparative advantages within the region are one factor, but so are local rigidities, the removal of which in other parts […]

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Outlook for Unconventional Gas – 11/18/111

By Jason Harmala

Shale gas is all the rage. Many talk about it, but few understand it or the policy implications, potential environmental risks and other issues that may be associated with its development. Unconventional gas may offer exciting new opportunities for generating new wealth and development.

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