Press Release
Jan 7, 2013
President Obama Nominates Chuck Hagel, Atlantic Council Chairman, for Secretary of Defense
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today nominated Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel to be the 24th US Secretary of Defense. Under Senator Hagel’s leadership since 2009, the Atlantic Council has grown significantly in its scope, size, and influence, adding new practice areas and regional centers that have expanded its global reach.
Press Release
Dec 14, 2012
Georgetown Law’s Chris Brummer Named as C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Finance and Growth
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council has named Chris Brummer, a leading expert on international financial regulation from Georgetown Law, as its C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Finance and Growth. “At a crucial historic moment, Chris brings to the Council impressive expertise on transatlantic and global financial and economic issues,” said Atlantic Council President […]
Press Release
Dec 10, 2012
Atlantic Council Report Details America’s Second Chance at Long-Term Strategic Leadership
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative urges the Obama Administration to seize a historic opportunity to ensure America’s global interests over the long term.
Press Release
Nov 29, 2012
Frederic C. Hof Joins Atlantic Council as Senior Fellow
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council has appointed Frederic C. Hof, who most recently served as the State Department’s lead diplomat on Syrian transition issues, as a resident senior fellow in its Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. “Ambassador Hof, a decorated diplomat and soldier, brings to the Council rich experience and expertise on the […]
Press Release
Oct 29, 2012
Atlantic Council Launches Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Fellowship
WASHINGTON: The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) program. The fellowship seeks to support and empower the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders through the creation of a sustainable forum of collaboration. Fifteen leaders from across Pakistan, representing various issue areas, view […]
Press Release
Oct 2, 2012
India-Pakistan Experts Agree on Confidence-building Measures at Lahore Meeting
By
Jason Harmala
OTTAWA, October 2, 2012 – At a recent meeting in Lahore, Pakistan, a group of retired senior officials, military officers and diplomats have reached a consensus on a number of Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs). More specifically, they have agreed on a proposal regarding the demilitarisation of the Siachen area, which has been a potential flashpoint between […]
Press Release
Sep 21, 2012
Atlantic Council Honors Suu Kyi, Kissinger, Ogata, Jones
By
Jason Harmala
NEW YORK, NY – The Atlantic Council this evening will present its third annual Global Citizen Awards to Burma’s opposition politician and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, America’s legendary global strategist and Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger, Japan’s former UN High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata, and American musician-humanitarian Quincy Jones. “Tonight the Atlantic Council […]
Press Release
Sep 21, 2012
Atlantic Council Launches New Leadership Initiative for Women Security Leaders
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council has announced an initiative that will engage and support the future generation of women global leaders in international security. Officially launched at the Council’s third annual Global Citizen Awards dinner in New York City on Friday, the women’s initiative will be housed in the Council’s newly-inaugurated Brent Scowcroft Center on […]
Press Release
Sep 21, 2012
Atlantic Council Inaugurates Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security
By
Jason Harmala
NEW YORK – The Atlantic Council has officially launched its Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, a center that will vastly expand the Council’s capacity to address the security demands of a fast-changing world.
