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Sep 30, 2014

Eljarh on Ongoing Violence in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh joins ABC Australia to discuss ongoing violence in Libya among rival militias:  Listen to the full interview.

Libya

In the News

Sep 30, 2014

Huntsman on Protests in Hong Kong

By Jon M. Huntsman

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. joins Charlie Rose on PBS to discuss the protests in Hong Kong against China’s attempts to restrict democracy there: 

China

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Sep 30, 2014

Pavel on Counterterrorism Spending

By Barry Pavel

Foreign Policy quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on President Obama’s announcement this past May of a $5 billion fund to fight terrorism: 

In the News

Sep 29, 2014

Hof on Intelligence Assessments of ISIS

By Frederic C. Hof

The Daily Telegraph quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on whether the US intelligence community was caught off guard by the Islamic State’s seemingly unexpected expansion into Iraq and Syria:

Iraq Syria

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Sep 29, 2014

Marczak on Venezuela Joining the UN Security Council

By Jason Marczak

Fox News Latino quotes Latin America Center Deputy Director Jason Marczak on the possibility of Venezuela gaining a nonpermanent spot on the UN Security Council:

Venezuela

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Sep 29, 2014

Slavin: Iran’s UN Demand Emerges As Hitch in Nuclear Talks

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on challenges facing the P5+1 talks with Iran:

Iran

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Sep 29, 2014

Hansen: Donald Tusk and the Case for EU Optimism

By Ian Hansen

Atlantic Council Program Assistant Ian Hansen writes for the EUobserver on why Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s proven leadership and established European relationships should inspire optimism for Europe’s future:

Poland

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Sep 29, 2014

Hof on Misunderstanding ISIS

By Frederic C. Hof

The New York Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on underestimating the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

In the News

Sep 29, 2014

Nawaz on Modi’s Visit to Washington

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins Amity University’s Newshour Debate to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first official visit to Washington: 

India

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Sep 28, 2014

Hof on US Options in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

The Washington Post cites Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on US policy on Syria:

Syria
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