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Aug 4, 2021

Atlantic Council welcomes 2021 class of Millennium Fellows

Incoming class of 32 young leaders selected from over 1,000 applicants from across the globe

Press Release

Jul 28, 2021

Atlantic Council releases issue brief on security of defense trade

New analysis offers an inside look at defense trade agreements between the US and its allies, with recommendations for enhancing the security of these supply chains

Security & Defense

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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

Content

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

Press Release

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 […]

Article

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

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May 9, 2022

Atlantic Council announces 2022 Distinguished Leadership Award Honorees

Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the People of Ukraine, CEO Claudio Descalzi and singer-songwriter Jamala will be honored at the 2022 Distinguished Leadership Awards.

Italy Ukraine

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Apr 28, 2022

New report offers dozens of recommendations to ensure the UK remains at the center of global finance

The UK should move further and faster in reforming the framework for banking and finance and the wider ecosystem to reboot UK capital markets and improve the competitiveness of the City of London. The debate has moved on from alignment with the EU in exchange for future access; instead the UK should focus on closer […]

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Apr 26, 2022

Ambassador Riyad Insanally, Ambassador Kevin Whitaker, and Sally Yearwood join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center as nonresident senior fellows

New class of fellows to bring deep foreign policy experience and understanding of US-Caribbean and US-Colombia relations, as well as China’s role in the Western Hemisphere.

Caribbean Colombia