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Famine in the Horn: Assessing the US Response

Event Recap

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

Event Recap

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

Event Recap

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

Event Recap

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.

Event Recap

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.”

Event Recap

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

Event Recap

Oct 20, 2011

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

By Adrienne Chuck

The International Security Program and the Michael S. Ansari Africa Center launched the Atlantic Council Maritime Piracy Task Force, chaired by Atlantic Council Board Director Franklin D. Miller. This was the first in what will be a series of meetings addressing the challenge of piracy and possible strategic approaches.

Maritime Security
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Oct 19, 2011

Strategy Session with General Abrial: The Run-Up to Chicago 2012—A Smart Defense Agenda

By Jason Harmala

On October 19, the Atlantic Council hosted an off-the-record strategy session with General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. The session, entitled, “Preparing for Chicago 2012 – A Smart Defense Agenda,” focused on the individual components and overall implementation of a smart defense initiative for the months leading up to the May 2012 summit.

NATO
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Oct 18, 2011

Transatlantic Missile Defense: Phase II and the Lead Up to the NATO Chicago Summit

By Jason Harmala

On October 18, the Atlantic Council held its annual conference on transatlantic missile defense. This year’s conference focused on the progress of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), the implementation of its second phase, and the future of transatlantic missile defense.

Missile Defense
Security & Defense

Transcript

Oct 18, 2011

Transcript: Transatlantic Missile Defense – Phase II and the Lead Up to the NATO Chicago Summit – Panel on European Views

Full transcript of the fourth panel at the 2011 Atlantic Council Missile Defense Conference.

Missile Defense
NATO