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Nov 20, 2008

NIC Chairman Thomas Fingar Presents “Global Trends 2025”

By Peter Cassata

Dr. Thomas Fingar, the Chairman of the National Intelligence Council (NIC), discussed the new report “Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World.”  The report analyzes the global situation 15 to 20 years in the future, touching on international security, political and social trends, globalization, and other transnational issues. 

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Nov 19, 2008

Transcript: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Talks to Council

By Peter Cassata

Full transcript of the November 19, 2008 event featuring Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski.

Missile Defense Poland

Commanders Series

Nov 19, 2008

Transcript: General David McKiernan Speaks at Council’s Commanders Series

By Peter Cassata

Transcript by Federal News Service, Washington, D.C. FREDERICK KEMPE:  Well, General, it looks as though we have a full house for you here. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.  I’m Fred Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council, and let me welcome you all to the Atlantic Council and this installment of our commander series, […]

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Nov 19, 2008

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Talks to Council

By Peter Cassata

His Excellency Radoslaw Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, spoke today at the Atlantic Council as part of the Council’s Global Leadership Series.  He praised continuing U.S.-Polish cooperation and solidarity, noting Poland’s “traditional affinity” for the U.S.

Missile Defense NATO

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Nov 14, 2008

CIA Director Hayden – State of al Qaeda Today – Transcript

By James Joyner

  ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES: GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE FORUM – STATE OF AL QAEDA   WELCOME: LT GEN BRENT SCOWCROFT, FORMER U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR   INTRODUCTION:  MAJGEN ARNOLD PUNARO, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION   MODERATOR:  FRED KEMPE,PRESIDENT, ACUS   SPEAKER:  GENERAL MICHAEL HAYDEN, DIRECTOR, U.S. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY   THURSDAY, […]

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Oct 31, 2008

Transcript: West Stronger From Financial Crisis?

By Peter Cassata

OPERATOR:   This is a recording of the Michael Safianik Teleconference with The Atlantic Council of the U.S. scheduled for Wednesday October 29, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Excuse me everyone, we now have The Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kemp, and Financial Times Chief Economic Commenter, Columnist and Associate Publisher Martin Wolf in conference. […]

Economy & Business

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Sep 24, 2008

Transcript: Ukraine President Victor Yushchenko

On September 24, 2008, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Atlantic Council in New York.

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Sep 23, 2008

Council Hosts Ukrainian President Yushchenko

In a luncheon hosted by the Atlantic Council at the offices of Chadbourne & Parke LLP in New York, President Viktor Yushchenko spoke about the challenges facing Ukraine in the wake of the Georgian crisis. Along with fellow dignitaries and guests, Mr. Yushchenko also spoke about Ukrainian-Russian relations and the domestic political situation facing Ukraine. […]

Ukraine

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Sep 5, 2008

Transcript: A Look at Russia’s Business Climate

By Peter Cassata

Transcript by Federal News Service, Washington, D.C. FRED KEMPE:  Thank you very much.  I’m Fred Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council of the United States. We will use this new teleconference forum to bring together decision-makers from both sides of the Atlantic, business leaders, policy experts, military leaders, and others around a virtual […]

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Apr 21, 2008

2008 Leadership Awards: Blair, Murdoch, Mullen and Kissin

The Atlantic Council of the United States celebrated its 2008 Awards Dinner, honoring former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch, and Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Distinguished International, Business, and Military Leadership respectively, on Monday, April 21st, at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, […]