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Defense Industrialist

Feb 21, 2015

Architecting Poland’s New Tank Project

By James Hasik

Every morning’s news from Ukraine reminds us of the continued relevance of heavy armor on modern battlefields. Russian T-72s aren’t the most modern tanks, but they’re effective enough against an underprepared enemy. What’s more alarming is what’s under development to the east—Uralvagonzavod’s T-14 Armata project. In response, Poland’s Ministry of Defense is aiming to replace […]

Defense Industry
NATO

Europe After The Vote

Feb 20, 2015

Montanino on Greece

By Andrea Montanino

Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino joins Radio Rai1 to discuss Greece:

Greece

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Feb 20, 2015

Cyber Risk Wednesday: Breaking the info-sharing logjam

By Brent Scowcroft Center

At the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Risk Wednesday, White House cybersecurity czar Michael Daniel said effective cybersecurity information sharing hinges on new relationships between Washington and the private sector. On the heels of President Obama’s executive order to promote information sharing between federal agencies and businesses worried about hackers, the White House cybersecurity czar said the […]

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk

Feb 18, 2015

Breaking the Cyber-Sharing Logjam

By Brent Scowcroft Center

The Internet makes everyone neighbors in cyberspace, connected by a digital infrastructure that serves as the bedrock of their communities. But despite pockets of excellence, the neighborhood-watch system is broken. Not all kinds of sharing are equal, as many organizations involved in cyber defense are net consumers—not suppliers—of shareable cybersecurity information.

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Next Generation Project

Feb 12, 2015

Next Generation Project – Fact Sheet

By Atlantic Council

Fact Sheet   GOAL: A strategy that identifies practical ways to strengthen the US-German relationship from a “next generation” perspective.   PRODUCT: “Through a New Prism: A Next Generation Strategy for the US-German Relationship,” a thirteen-page, illustrated report published on June 9th, 2015 in Washington, DC and Berlin. The Atlantic Council published a German version of […]

Europe & Eurasia
Germany

Defense Industrialist

Feb 11, 2015

Rescuing Pilots, Selling Airplanes

By James Hasik

The UAE’s demand for rescue V-22s is a marketing triumph that recalls a procurement failure.   The United Arab Emirates were in, bombing northern Iraq and western Syria with their widely praised Air Force, and allowing Major Mariam al Mansouri to strike a small blow for Arab women’s rights along the way. But then the Emirates were out, after […]

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Next Generation Project

Feb 9, 2015

Guidelines for Next Generation Fellowship Applicants

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Next Generation Fellowship. We look forward to working with the fellows to prepare a ten to twelve-page report by June 2015 outlining a strategy to strengthen the US-German relationship. The working title is: “Building a Common Future: A Next Generation Strategy for the US-German Relationship.” Applicants […]

Next Generation Project

Feb 9, 2015

Next Generation Fellowship Application

The deadline to register for the Next Generation Fellowship has passed, however, you may still apply to join the Next Generation Network. NEXT GENERATION NETWORK APPLICATION Please contact State Department Senior Fellow Bill Martin at  wmartin@atlanticcouncil.org for more information.

Next Generation Project

Feb 9, 2015

Next Generation Network

The Next Generation Network (the “Network”) is an online discussion forum where Americans and Germans worldwide between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (that is ten-years-old or younger when the Berlin Wall fell) are able to generate and exchange ideas on strengthening the US-German relationship. At present, the Next Generation Network has approximately 70 participants. […]

Next Generation Project

Feb 9, 2015

Next Generation Report

The Next Generation report “Through a New Prism: A Next Generation Strategy for the US-German Relationship” is a thirteen-page report which provides eighteen recommendations on ways to strengthen the US-German relationship from a “next generation” perspective. The Fellows prepared the report under Atlantic Council oversight, drawing on ideas from the Network. It was released on […]

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