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Smart Partnerships Series

Mar 14, 2020

Europe’s third way

By Julian Mueller-Kaler

The Atlantic Council's endeavor to evaluate the implications of modern technologies for society and politics continued in Brussels, where the event was co-hosted by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS).

Americas China

Smart Partnerships Series

Mar 14, 2020

Tech cooperation at a precarious junction

By Julian Mueller-Kaler

The first roundtable of the series was held in Paris and brought together high-level delegations from the United States, China, and Europe for a wide-ranging discussion on emerging technologies.

Americas China

Turkey News Roundup

Mar 13, 2020

Turkey news roundup – Coronavirus Edition – Mar. 13, 2020

By Atlantic Council in Turkey

With the world now facing the WHO-designated pandemic of COVID-19, we have prepared a special news roundup focusing on the latest developments of the novel coronavirus in Turkey and Turkey’s response. Coronavirus On March 13, Turkey announced its second confirmed case of COVID-19, three days after the first case announced case. According to Turkey’s Health […]

Turkey

EnergySource

Mar 12, 2020

Oil market meltdown?

By John Soughan

Over the weekend of March 7–8, the breakdown of the previous oil production agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia led to the broader collapse of the arrangement between OPEC and OPEC+. What will the rift will mean for the global oil market?

Coronavirus Energy Markets & Governance

Cyber 9/12 Project

Mar 11, 2020

2020 DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

The Cyber Statecraft Initiative will hold the first-ever entirely virtual Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge next week – on March 20th and 21st. In lieu of our in-person challenge at the American University Washington College of Law we will host the entire event over the Zoom platform. The agenda and format will look very similar to past Cyber 9/12 Challenges, […]

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#AlertaVenezuela

Mar 10, 2020

#AlertaVenezuela: March 10, 2020

By Atlantic Council's DFRLab

Nicolás Maduro and his Vice President Delcy Rodríguez promoted the hashtag #LasSancionesSonUnCrimen (“Sanctions are a crime”) on March 6, 2020, when it also reached the trending topics of the country on Twitter. The hashtag was part of a broader campaign launched by the regime that same day to protest U.S. sanctions imposed on Venezuela.

Disinformation Venezuela

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Ahead of Brazil’s municipal elections, novel legal requirements can elevate women’s participation in politics

By Valentina Sader

As the country prepares to hold municipal elections in October 2020, Brazil should aim to increase women’s political participation and learn from its fellow Latin American countries.

Brazil Elections

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Bello in WATHI: Femmes du Sahel, femmes d’Afrique, femmes Atlas

Africa Economy & Business

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Venezuela’s democratization: Leading with women to achieve peace

By Cristina Guevara

In order for Venezuela to transition to a more democratic, inclusive, and peaceful society, the interim government must strengthen women's political participation and decision-making power.

Democratic Transitions Venezuela

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Colombia ¿Cómo vamos?: Women’s political and economic empowerment

By Camila Hernandez

Closing gender gaps in economic and political empowerment will move Colombia forward in its path toward sustainable development. Greater female participation in the economy and in politics will not only boost the country’s economy (by increasing productivity, diversifying the economy, reducing income inequality, increasing organizational effectiveness, among others), but will also contribute to more inclusive, democratic, and sustainable policies.

Colombia Women