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Dec 14, 2020

Nadereh Chamlou joins the Atlantic Council

Former Senior Advisor at the World Bank joins the Middle East Programs Future of Iran Initiative.

Economy & Business English

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Dec 10, 2020

Atlantic Council Announces Launch of Strategic Litigation Project

By Atlantic Council

New effort from Middle East Programs and the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative seeks to inject fresh thinking into how governments and practitioners can apply legal tools to further foreign policy interests and advance human rights and democracy around the world.

Human Rights International Norms

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Dec 1, 2020

Christine Lagarde headlines launch of Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center

Groundbreaking new program will bridge the divide between finance, foreign policy, and economics

Economy & Business

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Nov 10, 2020

Lieutenant General Charles W. Hooper joins Atlantic Council

Former director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency will serve as nonresident senior fellow in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Press Release

Nov 9, 2020

Former and Acting Secretaries of Homeland Security sign open letter on consolidating congressional jurisdiction over DHS

Over the course of 2020, the Atlantic Council’s Future of DHS Project engaged in an intensive review of what needs to be done to refocus the mission and fix the problems at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We were advised by a Senior Advisory Board of former Secretaries and Acting Secretaries of Homeland […]

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Nov 4, 2020

Atlantic Council to host premiere screening of VETERANS DAY 2020

By Forward Defense

Short film based on the play “War Words” and created in partnership with Arena Stage will air November 11

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Oct 20, 2020

George T. Frampton joins Atlantic Council

Former chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality will lead Global Energy Center’s new Transatlantic Climate Policy Program

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Oct 19, 2020

Tallinn summit marks significant progress in Three Seas Initiative

Infrastructure fund raises over $1.3B, including a $300 Million USG investment

Central Europe

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Oct 15, 2020

The Atlantic Council, Emirates Policy Center, and Institute for National Security Studies announce strategic partnership to advance UAE-Israel relations

October 15, 2020 — The August 2020 announcement of the Abraham Accords marked a historic moment for relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement is a significant and exciting accomplishment. In addition to normalizing relations, the UAE and Israel have opened the door for cooperation and collaboration across economic, political, and security […]

Israel Middle East

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Oct 14, 2020

Atlantic Council hosts 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards

“Washington’s Oscars” celebrated global leaders and unsung heroes exemplifying courage and resilience amid the challenges of 2020

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Jul 23, 2021

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis announces Europe’s first Chief Heat Officer

The announcement comes as several European cities endorse focused action on extreme heat and the protection of vulnerable people, launched by the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center’s City Champions for Heat Action initiative

Climate Change & Climate Action Resilience

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Jul 22, 2021

Atlantic Council releases new state-of-the-art Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

New analysis shows over 90% of global economy exploring a central bank digital currency

Economy & Business

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Jul 8, 2021

Atlantic Council announces third cohort of the Women Leaders in Energy Fellowship

The Women Leaders in Energy Fellowship welcomes its largest and most geographically diverse cohort of young women professionals across various disciplines in the energy sector.

Energy & Environment

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Jul 8, 2021

Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announces Veterans Advanced Energy Week, August 2-6, 2021

Virtual learning experience dedicated to military veterans and spouses in advanced energy and national security.

Energy & Environment

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Jun 28, 2021

Atlantic Council launches Freedom and Prosperity Project

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of the Freedom and Prosperity Project in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, which will advocate in favor of economic freedom, the rule of law, and representative government as the best path for developing countries to achieve prosperity.

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Jun 9, 2021

Rayhan Asat Joins the Atlantic Council as Nonresident Senior Fellow

By Atlantic Council

Rayhan will play a leading role in the Council’s growing work on international human rights and strategic litigation and accountability, with a particular focus on China and East Asia.

Central Asia China

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Jun 8, 2021

Applications now open for the Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship

Fellows will participate in yearlong policy and leadership development program for high-potential, high-performing veterans in advanced energy

Renewables & Advanced Energy

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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