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Jan 29, 2021

Atlantic Council congratulates members of its community appointed to Biden-Harris Administration

The Atlantic Council congratulates four members of its community recently named to serve in senior roles in the Biden-Harris Administration: Wendy Sherman, Eric Ridge, Caitlin Durkovich, and Rebecca Brocato

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Jan 28, 2021

Atlantic Council Future of DHS Project welcomes agreement to strengthen congressional oversight of Department of Homeland Security

Announcement from Speaker Pelosi aligns with recommendation from Future of DHS Project and marks the most significant reform of congressional oversight of DHS since its founding.

Political Reform Politics & Diplomacy

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Jan 28, 2021

Atlantic Council ranked as a leading global think tank

The Atlantic Council is proud to once again be recognized by University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index as one of the world’s leading think tanks.

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Jan 28, 2021

Atlantic Council publishes landmark strategy paper on China’s global rise under Xi Jinping

Former senior government official provides unprecedented insights into China’s internal politics and proposes US strategies for contending with China’s rise

China Politics & Diplomacy

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Jan 22, 2021

Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum sets the 2021 energy agenda

Fifth annual conference, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, concludes after week of high-level discussions on the post-pandemic energy system, the global energy transition, and priorities for the new US administration

Energy & Environment

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Jan 14, 2021

Press Release: Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center receives $1.1M award from Rebuild Florida

Press Release: The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center receives $1.1M award from Rebuild Florida for Resilience Hubs

Climate Change & Climate Action Resilience

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Jan 13, 2021

Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum to be hosted January 19-22, 2021

One of the most anticipated annual energy convenings will bring together global leaders in an innovative virtual format to set the energy agenda for a world reshaped by COVID

Energy & Environment

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Jan 11, 2021

Заява про занепокоєння

Заява про занепокоєння від тих, що підписалися нижче, осіб з широким професійним досвідом і твердою відданістю інтересам України.

Rule of Law Ukraine

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Jan 11, 2021

Statement of concern regarding civilian criminalization of combatant commander decisions and its impact on Ukraine’s security & Western support

A group of experts with extensive professional experience and a firm commitment to Ukraine release a statement of concern regarding the Ukrainian government's criminalization of combatant commander decisions.

Rule of Law Ukraine

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Jan 7, 2021

The EastWest Institute’s Balkan Dialogues initiative to migrate to Atlantic Council

The EastWest Institute today announced that its Balkan Dialogues initiative is migrating to the Future Europe Initiative at the Atlantic Council. The Atlantic Council and its Future Europe Initiative are delighted to integrate this impressive body of work into its ongoing efforts to promote regional cooperation and advance a Euro-Atlantic future for the Western Balkans. […]

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Nov 18, 2025

Atlantic Council launches ReForge Commission to rebuild America’s defense industrial base

Commission headed by leaders across government, industry, and academia to design a blueprint for nation-wide defense industrial mobilization  WASHINGTON, DC – November 18, 2025 — The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and its Forward Defense program announced today the launch of the ReForge Commission.  Building on the legacy of the “Freedom’s Forge” mobilization during World War II, the Commission will assess the defense production demands of modern warfare and develop a roadmap […]

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Nov 5, 2025

Atlantic Council launches GeoTech Commission on Artificial Intelligence 

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 5, 2025 – The Atlantic Council today announced the launch of the GeoTech Commission on Artificial Intelligence, the Council’s flagship initiative to shape the global AI agenda. The Commission brings together bipartisan Congressional leaders, top industry executives, and innovators across the AI ecosystem to ensure the United States maintain its leadership […]

Artificial Intelligence

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Nov 4, 2025

Atlantic Council’s Africa Center announces six new senior fellows 

WASHINGTON, DC — NOVEMBER 4, 2025 —  The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center announced today the appointment of six distinguished experts as senior fellows: Dana Banks, Neil Ford, Rebecca Katz, Rose Keravuori, Deneyse Kirkpatrick and Maisie Pigeon.  These appointments strengthen the Center’s leadership in shaping policy and fostering partnerships across Africa in areas including health security, […]

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Oct 6, 2025

José Manuel Restrepo joins Atlantic Council as nonresident senior fellow 

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 6, 2025 – The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) announced today the addition of José Manuel Restrepo, president of Universidad EIA (Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia) and former Colombia minister of finance and public credit, as nonresident senior fellow.  Restripo will use his expertise on foreign trade, investment […]

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Sep 29, 2025

Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke to cohost fourth annual Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM– SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – The Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke will cohost the fourth Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics on September 30, 2025, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in Brussels, Belgium.   Featuring senior policymakers, business leaders, and economics experts, this year’s Forum will focus on the United States – European Union relationship amidst […]

Economy & Business

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Sep 25, 2025

Atlantic Council announces Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense to join the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security  

Move extends the reach of the Commission to other countries threatened by biological weapons, accidents, and epidemics WASHINGTON, DC  – SEPTEMBER 25, 2025  – The Atlantic Council announced today that the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense will join the Council as an initiative within the Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, continuing the commission’s mission […]

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Sep 17, 2025

Atlantic Council launches MENA Futures Lab to harness innovation and human capital, appoints Khalid Azim as inaugural director

WASHINGTON, DC – September 17, 2025 – The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of the MENA Futures Lab, a flagship initiative of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and human capital to build a more prosperous future for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Council has appointed […]

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Sep 15, 2025

Atlantic Council and Antenna Group announce first ever Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit (AEGGIS)

WASHINGTON, DC – September 15, 2025 — The Atlantic Council and Antenna Group, announced the Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit (AEGGIS), a unique initiative to strengthen economic relations between European and Gulf countries and enhance consensus on global geopolitical challenges. The Summit will be launched at an exclusive gathering of distinguished […]

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Sep 11, 2025

Anna Eshoo Joins Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense

WASHINGTON, DC – September 11, 2025 – The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense is pleased to welcome former Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California as a new Commissioner. Representative Eshoo served her constituents – including those in Silicon Valley – from 1993 until the end of the 118th Congress in 2025, when she retired as Ranking Member of […]

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Sep 11, 2025

Atlantic Council announces 2025 class of Millennium Leadership Intensive participants

WASHINGTON, DC –  SEPTEMBER 11, 2025  – The Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) selected thirty-five rising leaders for its 2025 class of the Millenium Leadership Intensive.  The Millennium Leadership Intensive (MLI) is a hybrid, three-month program designed to equip rising professionals with the leadership prowess, global perspective, and supportive network needed to drive meaningful […]

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