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Event Recap

Sep 20, 2019

Senegal’s economy minister outlines strategy for private sector-led growth

By Africa Center

On Friday, September 20, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Amadou Hott, minister of economy, planning, and cooperation of the Republic of Senegal.

Africa
Economy & Business

Event Recap

Sep 19, 2019

Guinea’s president seeks expanded US investment

By Africa Center

On Thursday, September 19, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Professor Alpha Condé, president of the Republic of Guinea. Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. Peter Pham provided opening remarks and welcomed President Condé to the Atlantic Council. President Condé discussed Guinea’s ability to implement reforms and overcome challenges in […]

Africa
Democratic Transitions

Event Recap

Sep 18, 2019

Côte d’Ivoire’s first lady objects to proposed US ban on Ivorian cocoa

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, September 18, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Dominique Ouattara, first lady of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, for a private discussion on Ivorian efforts to eradicate child trafficking, exploitation, and labor from the cocoa supply chain. Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa producer, with an annual production output of approximately […]

Africa
Economy & Business

Press Release

Sep 12, 2019

Atlantic Council to Honor President Piñera, Prime Minister Rutte, Brian Grazer, and will.i.am with 2019 Global Citizen Award

By Atlantic Council

Highlight of UN General Assembly Week honors individuals who make unique contributions towards improving the world WASHINGTON, DC – September 12, 2019 – The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards will honor President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte; Brian Grazer, storyteller, movie and television producer, […]

Past events

Sep 4, 2019

A new day for Mexico? AMLO’s first Informe de Gobierno

By Pablo Reynoso

Conference call On September 4, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a conference call to analyze Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s (AMLO) government address after his first nine months in office. Speakers included Reynaldo Vizcarra-Mendez, Partner at Baker & McKenzie Abogados S.C.; Rodrigo Gallegos, Advisor at De la Calle, Madrazo, Madrid; and Valeria Moy, Nonresident […]

Economy & Business
English

Press Release

Sep 4, 2019

Tom Warrick Joins Atlantic Council Middle East Programs as Senior Fellow

By Atlantic Council

Former Top Homeland Security and State Department Official Brings Extensive International Counterterrorism Experience September 4, 2019 — WASHINGTON, DC— The Atlantic Council today announced that Thomas S. Warrick has joined its Middle East programs as a Nonresident Senior Fellow. Warrick will play a central role in the Council’s work on homeland security and law enforcement cooperation […]

In the News

Sep 2, 2019

Bryza in Polygraph on Russia’s claim Baltic states never turned democratic

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Europe & Eurasia
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 23, 2019

Hunter quoted in The New York Times on the impact of conspiracy theories on rule of law

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Rule of Law

Press Release

Aug 7, 2019

Atlantic Council Announces Councilors Program to Advance Public-Private Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC- The Atlantic Council announced today the launch and inaugural members of its nomination-only Councilors Program, an initiative aimed at convening a results-oriented group of private sector leaders dedicated to more actively exploring and acting on issues at the intersection of business, foreign policy, and politics that will shape the global future.   “This […]

Press Release

Aug 6, 2019

Atlantic Council Statement on the Appointment of Christopher Porter as National Intelligence Officer for Cyber at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence

"The Atlantic Council is proud to have one of our own, Christopher Porter, selected to serve as the top intelligence officer for cyber in the US government."