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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:

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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:

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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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May 2, 2014

Hansen on Unrealistic Views of NATO

By Ian Hansen

Atlantic Council Program Assistant Ian Hansen writes for New Eastern Europe on why the belief that NATO expansion is partially culpable for Russian aggression is flawed:

NATO Russia

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May 2, 2014

Pavel: Some Nations Feeling [Ukraine] Crisis More Deeply Than Others

By Barry Pavel

Bloomberg Businessweek quotes VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on Eastern Europe’s request for NATO support to help solve the crisis in Ukraine and whether the organization should and is likely to increase its presence in the region:

NATO Russia

In the News

May 1, 2014

Bloomberg: Hagel Bows to Sergeants Major

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg cites the Atlantic Council for honoring Secretary of State Chuck Hagel at its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards dinner:

In the News

May 1, 2014

Defense News: NATO to Urge Members to Boost Defense Spending

By Atlantic Council

Defense News cites the Atlantic Council for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards dinner where  Air Force General Philip Breedlove, the NATO supreme allied commander, delivered remarks:

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