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Jun 2, 2021

Atlantic Council EVP Damon Wilson named President and CEO of National Endowment for Democracy

A tireless advocate for democratic values and freedoms, Wilson leaves lasting legacy at the Atlantic Council after a dozen years in senior leadership roles

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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

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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

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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

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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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Apr 26, 2021

Atlantic Council and Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation partner to launch Abraham Dialogues

New project will build on normalization agreements to foster sustainable ties between Israel and Arab neighbors

Israel Middle East

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Apr 12, 2021

Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security expands expertise with addition of two nonresident senior fellows

New fellows will contribute to the Atlantic Council’s leading work on transatlantic relations, the China challenge, and security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Apr 12, 2021

Atlantic Council names Jonah Fisher director of Millennium Leadership Program

Social impact innovator will oversee unique international leadership accelerator program

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Apr 1, 2021

Amid Migrant Surge, New Issue Brief Calls on Northern Triangle Private Sector To Advance Inclusive Economic Opportunities

Amid Migrant Surge, New Issue Brief CAlls on Northern Triangle Private Sector To Advance Inclusive Economic Opportunities Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and DT Institute release first issue brief of its Northern Triangle Advisory Group to advance new thinking and solutions to address the root causes of migration.

Americas Inclusive Growth

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Apr 1, 2021

EPRI Vice President and CNO Rita Baranwal joins the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition

Former Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy brings deep public and private sector experience on nuclear policy and technology

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

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Jun 1, 2022

Atlantic Council Launches Freedom and Prosperity Center

Council’s 16th center will advance awareness of socioeconomic opportunities in developing countries; launch to be marked by release this month of groundbreaking indexes examining the relationship between freedom and prosperity in 174 countries 

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Jun 1, 2022

In new Atlantic Council book, US and Colombia influencers propose new vision for US-Colombia ties

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center published its first book, Allies: Twenty-Seven Bold Ideas to Reimagine the US-Colombia Relationship, that outlines a new vision for US-Colombia relations amid the bicentennial of diplomatic relations and as new local and global challenges call for a reimagined partnership.

Colombia Economy & Business

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Jun 1, 2022

The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announces the 2022 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 1, 2022 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announced today the 2022 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit (VAES) will be hosted August 9 in Chicago, Illinois. The interactive learning and networking event is dedicated to veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry. […]

News

May 31, 2022

Atlantic Council Names Dr. Racha Helwa Director of empowerME Initiative

By Atlantic Council

Senior economist deepens bench to advance the Atlantic Council’s work unlocking the economic and human potential of the Middle East.

Economy & Business Middle East

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May 31, 2022

Atlantic Council announces fourth cohort of the Women Leaders in Energy and Climate Fellowship

Fellows with diverse energy sector experience will gain unparalleled professional development and networking opportunities

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May 31, 2022

Atlantic Council announces 2022 Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 31, 2022 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center today announced the seventh annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference will be held June 14, 2022, in Washington, D.C. in cooperation with the Visegrád Group. This year’s conference returns to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, while […]

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May 26, 2022

Atlantic Council and Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Launch Global Tech Security Commission

Keith Krach and former Estonian president Kersti Kaljulaid will lead nonpartisan commission of international leaders to develop global tech security strategy to counter techno-authoritarianism Washington, DC, May 26, 2022 – The Atlantic Council and Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announce the launch of the nonpartisan Global Tech Security Commission to safeguard freedom from technological […]

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May 24, 2022

Declaración por la igualdad de género en el proceso de construcción de la democracia y la paz en Venezuela

Following the “Venezuela Women’s Leadership Summit,” a network of social activists, democratic political actors, and non-governmental organizations inside and outside Venezuela, propose an action plan to secure the full and effective participation of Venezuelan women in decision-making processes and in their leadership in the redemocratization and sustainable political change in Venezuela.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

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May 17, 2022

Atlantic Council’s Matthew Kroenig Appointed to Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States

Director of Studies and Deputy Director of Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security will bring expertise in nuclear strategy and policy to high-level commission

Arms Control Defense Policy

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May 17, 2022

Atlantic Council Announces Reopening of Warsaw Office

Atlantic Council deepens its commitment to Poland and Central Europe at a critical time for the region’s security and prosperity; office reopened with high-level public event in Warsaw

Europe & Eurasia