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May 6, 2014

Bruton on Possible Fate of Abducted Nigerian Girls

By Bronwyn Bruton

CBS New York quotes Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton on the abduction of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls by the terrorist organization Boko Haram:

Nigeria

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May 6, 2014

Huntsman: GOP Focus on Climate Change Should Be “Neither Denial Nor Extremism”

By Jon M. Huntsman

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon Huntsman writes for the New York Times on the shift away from the issue of climate change among Republicans and why the party should not ignore it: 

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

May 5, 2014

Healey: The Road to Cybersecurity Runs Through Omaha

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey writes for US News and World Report on why Warren Buffet may be the key to increasing support for the government’s cybersecurity efforts:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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May 5, 2014

Bruton: Boko Haram Statement Prompted “Strong Backlash”

By Bronwyn Bruton

ABC News quotes Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton on the statement made by Boko Haram’s leader that he plans to sell more than 200 abducted schoolgirls in the marketplace:

Nigeria

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May 5, 2014

Bruton on US Aid in Nigeria’s Efforts to Rescue Abducted Schoolgirls

By Bronwyn Bruton

The Christian Science Monitor quotes Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton on what the United States is doing to help the Nigerian government rescue more than 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the terrorist organization Boko Haram:

Nigeria

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May 5, 2014

Itani: New Diplomatic Status is a “Blow” to Assad

By Faysal Itani

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani is quoted by McClatchy on US efforts to rebrand the Syrian opposition:

Syria

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May 5, 2014

Fiscal Times: Putin Could Give US Defense Contractors a Boost

By Atlantic Council

The Fiscal Times cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with Thomas Enders, chief executive officer of the France-based Airbus Group:

In the News

May 4, 2014

Bruton on Kerry’s Ethiopia Visit

By Bronwyn Bruton

Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton writes for Politico on Secretary Kerry’s trip to Africa and why visiting Ethiopia in particular sends a negative message: 

Ethiopia

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May 3, 2014

Karatnycky on Conflicting Loyalties within Ukraine

By Adrian Karatnycky

The International Business Times quotes Transatlantic Relations Program Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky on how Ukrainians are split politically regarding the crisis in their country:

Russia Ukraine

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May 2, 2014

Benitez on Increased Defense Spending Among NATO Allies

By Jorge Benitez

NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez is quoted by the Washington Times on an upcoming meeting of NATO defense and finance ministers: 

NATO Security & Defense
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