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May 27, 2021

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launches Venezuela Working Group

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) today launched its Venezuela Working Group, a new effort that will advance a long-term vision and international consensus on action-oriented policies to foster democratic stability in Venezuela.

Americas Latin America

MENASource

May 26, 2021

Event Recap: After the Insurrection: Domestic Violent Extremism and the Intelligence Challenge

By Hezha Barzani

The Atlantic Council hosted an event examining domestic violent extremism and the failures in intelligence analysis and warnings that allowed the storming of the Capitol building on January 6. Read the key takeaways.

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

Press Release

May 26, 2021

Atlantic Council releases landmark recommendations on the geopolitical impacts of new technologies

Findings based on bipartisan study groups of U.S. government officials and senior figures in tech industry.

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

Press Release

May 12, 2021

Ambassador Nathan Sales, Former State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism, joins the Atlantic Council as nonresident senior fellow

By Atlantic Council

Amb. Sales will contribute extensive senior government experience to the Atlantic Council’s leading work on counterterrorism, national security, and human rights.

English Human Rights

Press Release

May 12, 2021

US Arctic Research Commission Commissioner Dr. Julia Nesheiwat Joins Atlantic Council Global Energy Center as a Distinguished Fellow

Veteran of three presidential administrations brings deep experience at the nexus of energy, climate, and national security

Energy & Environment
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Event Recap

May 10, 2021

The Acting Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army consider how to shape the force for the next fight

By Julia Siegel

Forward Defense hosts the Acting Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army to discuss twenty-first century Army priorities as part of the Commanders Series.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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May 7, 2021

Wendy Sherman on the Iran nuclear talks, multilateral cooperation, and transatlantic data flows

By Atlantic Council

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman joined the Atlantic Council's EU-US Future Forum to talk about dealing with China and Rusisa, relations with Turkey, and the United States' strategy to reengage globally and with Europe.

China Coronavirus

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May 6, 2021

US Energy Secretary Granholm and European Commissioner Simson on ambitious climate targets and a just energy transition

By Atlantic Council

US Secretary for Energy Jennifer Granholm and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson discussed the United States' reinvigorated climate goals, a just energy transition, renewable energy, and more at the EU-US Future Forum.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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May 6, 2021

Airbus CEO talks disputes with Boeing, a new Chinese rival, and hydrogen planes

By Atlantic Council

Guillaume Faury joined the Atlantic Council's EU-US Future Forum to discuss the future of the airline industry, as it emerges from the pandemic.

China Economy & Business

Transcript

May 6, 2021

Annalena Baerbock on a ‘transatlantic green deal’ and German strategies in facing Russia and China

By Atlantic Council

Baerbock, a candidate for chancellor of Germany, spoke at the EU-US Future Forum about her plans for boosting US-Germany relations, the future of Nord Stream 2, mitigating climate change, and more.

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