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May 18, 2026

Inaugural Europe Gulf Forum Concludes in Greece, Advancing Long-Term Cooperation Between Europe and the Gulf

Senior leaders from Europe and the Gulf met in Greece for three days of private discussions on geopolitics, economic resilience, energy, supply chains, defence, technology and investment, setting out next steps for continued cooperation. ATHENS, GREECE — May 18, 2026 — The inaugural Europe Gulf Forum (EGF), hosted by Theodore Kyriakou, Chairman of Antenna Group, […]

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Apr 21, 2026

Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards to honor two top business leaders, NATO Commander and Country Music Legend

WASHINGTON, DC — APRIL 21, 2026 — Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe announced today that the thirtieth annual Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards will honor Ana Botin, Executive Chair of Banco Santander; Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron; Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation; and Tanya Tucker, the American country music legend.  The honorees will be recognized at a dinner on April 23, […]

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Mar 26, 2026

The Atlantic Council and John Templeton Foundation announce major new initiative promoting global entrepreneurship 

WASHINGTON, DC — MARCH 26, 2026 — The Atlantic Council announced today a new five-year, $10 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to establish the Entrepreneurship Policy Initiative (EPI). This transformative effort within the Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center will strengthen the policies that enable entrepreneurs as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]

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Mar 16, 2026

Atlantic Council names John E. Waldron of Goldman Sachs to lead its International Advisory Board

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 16, 2026 – The Atlantic Council announced today that John E. Waldron, president and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, will serve as chairman of the Atlantic Council’s International Advisory Board (IAB), succeeding former US National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley. Waldon will be the fourth-ever IAB chair, following Hadley, now-US Senator David McCormick […]

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Feb 13, 2026

Atlantic Council to host inaugural US–Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami

MIAMI, FLORIDA — FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC), in partnership with Florida International University, will host the inaugural US–Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami on February 20, 2026, convening senior government officials, port authority leaders, private sector executives, and financial institution representatives to advance cooperation, investment, and policy coordination across the US–Caribbean maritime […]

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Feb 10, 2026

Atlantic Council and Crescent Petroleum convene regional and international CEOs to advance a new era of collaborative prosperity at World Governments Summit

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — The Atlantic Council convened more than 40 regional and global CEOs on February 2 for the Atlantic Council CEO Dialogue 2026, with support from and in partnership with Crescent Petroleum. The CEO Dialogue included keynote addresses by H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, the United Arab Emirates’ […]

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Feb 5, 2026

Atlantic Council renews partnership with Polsat Plus Group amid rising importance of US-European cooperation 

WARSAW, POLAND – February 5, 2026 – The Atlantic Council today announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Polsat Plus Group, a Polish media and telecommunications company that has helped shape the media landscape in Central and Eastern Europe since its founding in 1992 as Poland emerged from decades of Communist rule and began developing a modern, independent media sector.  Rooted in this history, Polsat Plus Group brings a proven and enduring commitment to the transatlantic relationship. At a time of heightened debate over the […]

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Feb 4, 2026

Andrew Peek joins Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative as inaugural director  

WASHINGTON, DC – February 4, 2026 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Andrew Peek has joined the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security as the inaugural director of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative. In this role, Peek will lead the Initiative’s efforts to advance resilience as a core pillar of US and allied national security policy and practice.  “We are very fortunate […]

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Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Raj Panjabi takes on new role as commissioner with the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON, DC – February 4, 2026 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Dr. Raj Panjabi will serve as the newest commissioner of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Formerly an ex officio member of the Commission, Panjabi brings a distinguished record of leadership in global health security, […]

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Jan 14, 2026

Atlantic Council launches task force on Reimagining European Defense and Innovation

WASHINGTON, DC – January 14, 2026 – The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of its Reimagining European Defense and Innovation Task Force, chaired by General (Retired) Christopher G. Cavoli, an Atlantic Council board member, former supreme allied commander Europe (SACEUR), and partner at Valor Equity Partners.    The task force will deliver actionable recommendations for the United States, NATO, EU, and allied capitals to strengthen transatlantic defense industrial capacity, streamline acquisition and procurement processes, and advance innovation and […]

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Mar 24, 2020

Sina Azodi joins the Middle East Programs as Nonresident Fellow

WASHINGTON, DC – March 24, 2020 – The Atlantic Council is pleased to welcome Sina Azodi as a nonresident fellow with the Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council where he will focus on a range of issues including Iran’s foreign policy, Iran’s nuclear program, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear weapons, and regional security issues. Mr. Azodi is a PhD […]

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Mar 23, 2020

Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge wraps up its third year in London

UK Minister for Digital Infrastructure hails Cyber 9/12’s “fantastic” work in developing the UK’s “cyber leaders of the future”

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Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus: A message from our President and CEO

As the global community continues to grapple with COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its far-reaching implications, I am writing to update you about measures the Atlantic Council is taking to protect the health of our staff and the broader Atlantic Council community that attends our events, interacts with us in our offices and participates in our travels. […]

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Mar 11, 2020

Atlantic Council launches GeoTech Center and Commission

The Atlantic Council today launched the GeoTech Center, whose role will be to provide greater understanding of emerging technologies and to develop strategies and policies to ensure the use of “technology for good” among individuals, societies and the international community.

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

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Mar 6, 2020

Atlantic Council releases strategy for driving energy growth in Western Hemisphere

Results shaped by collaborative, multi-nation effort commissioned by US Department of Energy to leverage the region’s energy potential WASHINGTON, DC – March 6, 2020 – The Atlantic Council today released an ambitious strategy report focused on accelerating the development of energy resources in the Western Hemisphere. The report, titled A New Energy Strategy for the […]

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Feb 20, 2020

Joint Statement from Nuclear Threat Initiative Co-Chair and CEO Ernest J. Moniz and Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe

By Atlantic Council

“The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Atlantic Council are firmly united in believing there is no room for personal attacks and threats of violence against the signatories to the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group’s statement, “Twelve Steps Toward Greater Security in Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Region,” or the statement issued by the Atlantic Council in response.  This is […]

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Feb 16, 2020

Free World Commission of legislators from leading democracies launched at Munich Security Conference

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Munich, Germany—February 16, 2020—A high-profile commission of lawmakers from the US Congress and other leading democracies has called for the democratic world to stand together against common threats and to advance a rules-based order. Meeting for the first time at the Munich Security Conference, the Commission on Advancing a Free World, held a hearing on […]

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Feb 15, 2020

US commits $1 billion dollars to develop Central European infrastructure

By Atlantic Council

“Secretary Pompeo's announcement of $1 billion for the Three Seas Initiative is a powerful demonstration of America’s continued commitment to Europe,” stated General James L. Jones Jr. (USMC-ret.), executive chairman emeritus of the Atlantic Council, who attended the Munich Security Conference. “It reflects America’s recognition of the strategic significance of Central Europe as well Washington’s high confidence in the economic vitality and economic prospects of the Three Seas region.”

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Feb 14, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: Free World Commission of legislators from leading democracies to be launched at Munich Security Conference

By Atlantic Council

What: The Atlantic Council hosts a hearing to launch the Free World Commission, a high-profile group of influential legislators from the United States and key democratic allies, including Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, committed to defending democratic values and a rules-based order. US Representative Bill Keating will join German Bundestag member Jurgen Hardt […]

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Feb 13, 2020

Atlantic Council announces launch of major new global strategy effort

By Atlantic Council

$4.5 million Koch Institute grant will support deep effort at creative approaches to a changing world

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