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Congressional Relations

Jun 24, 2015

US News and World Report Features Event with Rep. Thornberry

By Atlantic Council

US News and World Report quotes Representative Mac Thornberry from an Atlantic Council event, A Strategy for America, on the need to discuss America’s nuclear supply:

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Congressional Relations

Jun 2, 2015

Congressional Perspectives on Defense-Industrial Issues

By The Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

On Thursday, May 28, 2015, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security welcomed professional staff members, William Greenwalt and Vickie Plunkett, of the Senate and House Armed Services committees, respectively. Steven Grundman, the Atlantic Council’s M.A. and George Lund Fellow, moderated the latest event in the Corporate Strategy Forum, titled Congressional Perspectives on Defense-Industrial Issues.

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Congressional Relations

Feb 11, 2015

A Visit to Tehran: Former Congressman Shares his Outlook for US-Iran Relations

By Adhiraj Singh

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted former Rep. Jim Slattery on February 9, 2015, to hear his thoughts on the US-Iran relationship following his recent trip to Tehran. The discussion, which was moderated by the Council’s Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin, often countered popularly held misconceptions about Iran.

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Congressional Relations

Jan 14, 2015

Strategy Session with Rep. Robert Pittenger on Global Security

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On Friday, January 9th, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security welcomed Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC9), Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, for a strategy session to discuss the future of global security and Congressional priorities on these matters. 

Congressional Relations

Nov 21, 2014

Atlantic Council Unveils Iconic Segment of Berlin Wall

By New Atlanticist

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Atlantic Council on November 13 unveiled a three-ton segment of the Wall bearing the signatures of individuals who played historic roles in bringing the Cold War to a successful end.

Congressional Relations

Nov 17, 2014

TTIP: Big Opportunities for Small Business

By Andrew Chrismer

“At a time when, both in the EU and the US, we have sluggish growth, we should be doing a lot better, trade is the antidote, the opportunity to enhance the values, the economic ties we already have,” said Congressman Erik Paulsen about the need for an ambitious TTIP agreement at the Atlantic Council last […]

Economy & Business Trade

Congressional Relations

Nov 14, 2014

TTIP – Big Opportunities for Small Business

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, November 14, the Atlantic Council released its newest report exploring how an ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in both the United States and Europe.

Congressional Relations

Nov 13, 2014

Bielecki: Russia’s challenge “even graver than it may appear”

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council hosted the 2014 Bronislaw Geremek Lecture on the evening of November 6 at its headquarters in Washington, DC. The lecture series is an initiative launched by the Atlantic Council and the Government of Poland in 2009 to honor one of the great heroes of the Solidarity movement in Poland—and as a reminder […]

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Congressional Relations

Oct 23, 2014

Atlantic Council Welcomes 2014 Emerging Leaders of Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, US Embassy Islamabad, and Meridian International Center are pleased to announce the 2014 Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) Fellows.  This fellowship supports and empowers the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders by creating a sustainable forum of collaboration. 

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Congressional Relations

Aug 5, 2014

President Marzouki Urges US Policymakers to Stay Focused on Tunisia

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council hosted a private, high-level luncheon for His Excellency President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki to discuss the need for greater US and EU support for Tunisia’s transition. Among the participants were representatives from the US Congress, US Government agencies, international financial institutions, and private industry.

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