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Feb 12, 2019

Delivering Sustainability Across Latin America: Can Corporations Fill the Gap?

By Daniel Cooksey and Kevin Fry

On February 12, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted Yale Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy Daniel C. Esty for a conversation about corporate sustainability in Latin America. Esty’s recently published book, The Labyrinth of Sustainability: Green Business Lessons from Latin American Corporate Leaders, set the […]

Energy & Environment Latin America

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Feb 8, 2019

Roundtable with Iraqi Foreign Minister H.E. Mohamed Alhakim

By Atlantic Council

On February 8, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative hosted a private roundtable with H.E. Mohamed Alhakim, Foreign Minister of Iraq. Atlantic Council Iraq Initiative Director Dr. Abbas Kadhim moderated the conversation. Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe gave introductory remarks.

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Feb 7, 2019

Tanzanian Opposition Leader Discusses Democratic Backslide

By Africa Center

On February 7, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a discussion with Mr. Tundu Lissu, parliamentarian and chief whip of the Chadema opposition party in the National Assembly of Tanzania, on the state of democracy in his country.

Africa East Africa

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Feb 6, 2019

Roundtable with DAS for Iraq and Iran Andrew Peek

By Atlantic Council

On February 5, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative hosted a private roundtable with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran Andrew Peek to discuss US-Iraq relations following his recent trip to Iraq. Atlantic Council Iraq Initiative Director Dr. Abbas Kadhim moderated the conversation. Atlantic Council Middle East Programs Director William Wechsler gave introductory remarks.

Press Release

Feb 4, 2019

#DisinfoWeek Europe

WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council, together with U.S. Missions and Embassies, will host #DisinfoWeek Europe, a series of strategic dialogues focused on the global challenge of disinformation. Public events will take place in Athens, Madrid, and Brussels in March 2019. March 4, 2019: Athens March 5, 2019: Madrid March 7-8, 2019: Brussels As state […]

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Feb 4, 2019

Luncheon with Sir Peter Westmacott

By Middle East Programs

On Monday, February 4, the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran Initiative hosted a discussion on the durability of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Distinguished Ambassadorial Fellow Sir Peter Westmacott. Future of Iran Initiative Director, Barbara Slavin, introduced the speaker and welcomed participants. Sir Westmacott made remarks on the outlook of the British […]

Press Release

Jan 29, 2019

Atlantic Council Announces Inaugural Korea Journalist Fellowship Class

WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council announced today the selection of its inaugural class of Fellows for its Korea Journalist Fellowship Program. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early and mid-career, US-based journalists working in US media to develop a deeper knowledge of the most critical economic and security issues on the Korean peninsula […]

Press Release

Jan 25, 2019

Atlantic Council Names Christopher Skaluba as Director of the Transatlantic Security Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Atlantic Council announced that Mr. Christopher Skaluba will join the Atlantic Council as Director of the Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI) in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Mr. Skaluba served for 15 years as a civilian defense official in the United States Department of Defense and, since leaving government service, […]

Press Release

Jan 17, 2019

Atlantic Council Names Benjamin Haddad, top French analyst, to lead Europe work

WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council today named Benjamin Haddad, a leading French analyst and author, as the new director of its Future Europe Initiative (FEI). He will lead the Initiative at a pivotal time for the future of Europe, for its place in the world, and for the transatlantic relationship. Two of Haddad’s immediate […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 13, 2019

Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum 2019 Highlights the Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation

By Atlantic Council

Abu Dhabi – The third-annual Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum concluded today in Abu Dhabi. As part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Forum convened regional and global policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the geopolitical and economic impact on the energy agenda. This year’s Forum focused on four major themes: the future of oil, […]