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Nov 4, 2011

After The Arab Spring: The Uphill Struggle for Democracy

By Jason Harmala

On November 4, Freedom House and the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted the release of the 2011 edition of Countries at the Crossroads, a new report from Freedom House, with an expert discussion that, among other things, examined what reform success should look like in these countries a year after the onset […]

Libya Middle East

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Nov 4, 2011

An Irreplaceable Alliance: The Impact of the Libya Mission on NATO

By James Joyner

On Monday, November 7, the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion with the US Ambassador to NATO, Ivo H. Daalder.

Libya NATO

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Nov 4, 2011

After the Arab Spring: 11/4/11 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Back to event page  The Atlantic Council of the United States After the Arab Spring: The Uphill Struggle for Democracy Welcome and Moderator: Michele Dunne, Director, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, The Atlantic Council Speakers: William B. Taylor, Special Coordinator, Office of Middle East Transitions, U.S. Department of State David J. Kramer, President, […]

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Oct 28, 2011

Roundtable with Governor Jihad Al-Wazir on the Palestinian Statehood Project and Economic Prospects

By Jason Harmala

On October 28, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted the Governor and Chairman of the Palestinian Monetary Authority, Jihad al-Wazir, to discuss the state of the Palestinian economy, the impact of the statehood initiative, and the role of the Palestinian Monetary Authority in navigating the unique challenges facing the West Bank and […]

Economy & Business Middle East
Famine in the Horn: Assessing the US Response

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Oct 27, 2011

Famine in the Horn: Assessing the US Response

By Adrienne Chuck

On October 27, the Michael S. Ansari Africa Center hosted a discussion on the US response to the devastating famine in the Horn of Africa, featuring remarks by Nancy Lindborg, assistant administrator for democracy, conflict, and humanitarian assistance at the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

East Africa

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Oct 27, 2011

Peace, Security, and Roma in Europe

By Adrienne Chuck

As part of UN month, on October 27th, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program partnered with the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area to host an event to raise awareness about the Roma’s ongoing struggle for equal rights and opportunities throughout Europe.

Europe & Eurasia

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Oct 27, 2011

Roundtable Discussion with Pierre Vimont on the European External Action Service

By Jason Harmala

On Thursday October 27, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted Pierre Vimont, Executive Secretary General of the EU’s European External Action Service (EEAS), for an off-the-record discussion of the development of the EEAS, and its current strategic goals and regional priorities.

European Union International Organizations

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Oct 24, 2011

Transatlantic Challenges in International Law: Dinner with Legal Adviser Koh

By Jason Harmala

On October 24th, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program held an off-the-record dinner and discussion with Harold Koh, Legal Adviser to the Secretary of State, who addressed the persistent differences across the Atlantic in attitudes and approaches to international law.

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Oct 24, 2011

Rising Powers and International Law: A Transatlantic Challenge

By Jason Harmala

On October 24th and 25th, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program, in partnership with the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), hosted the workshop, “Rising Powers and International Human Rights Law – A Transatlantic Challenge.”

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Oct 21, 2011

European Banking at the Crossroads

By Jason Harmala

On October 21, the Atlantic Council hosted a conference call discussion with Michael Lafferty, a globally recognized expert on banking and finance, who provided an insider’s perspective on Europe’s banking crisis in advance of this weekend’s critical European Council summit. “European banking really is at a crossroads – the likes of which we have not […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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