Press Release
May 28, 2014
Transition to Federalism in Yemen Hopeful but Not Without Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A new Atlantic Council issue brief maps key considerations as Yemen embarks on the next stage in its political evolution—the transition from a unitary to federal state system, as outlined by the final agreement from the multistakeholder National Dialogue Conference. In “The Challenge of Federalism in Yemen,” Rafat Al-Akhali, nonresident fellow at […]
Press Release
May 27, 2014
Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Announces New Fellow for Brazil
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT AJ Ross, aross@AtlanticCouncil.org 202.864.2829 The Atlantic Council is pleased to announce Ricardo Sennes, one of the world’s leading experts on Brazil, as a new nonresident senior Brazil fellow at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. Sennes offers comprehensive analysis on the new Brazil, as well as the country’s strategic position within global […]
Press Release
May 16, 2014
Atlantic Council Launches Network of Middle East-based Fellows
The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East launched this spring a network of nonresident fellows. Based in the Middle East and North Africa, the network brings to the Council new perspectives and locally driven analysis on the processes of change and transition in the Arab world.
Press Release
May 14, 2014
Joint Chiefs Chairman Calls Russian Actions “Extraordinarily Unsettling”
WASHINGTON – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey described Russia’s actions in Eastern Europe as “extraordinarily unsettling” and said they appear largely driven by President Vladimir Putin’s desire to establish a personal legacy. “We have a very clear picture of the capability of the overt military forces of Russia,” General Dempsey […]
Press Release
May 2, 2014
Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Announces New Fellow for Energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2014 CONTACT AJ Ross, aross@AtlanticCouncil.org 202.864.2829 The Atlantic Council is pleased to announce that David Goldwyn, one of the United States’ foremost authorities on energy, is joining the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center as a nonresident fellow. Goldwyn brings a leading assessment of comprehensive energy reforms in Latin America, as […]
Press Release
May 1, 2014
UK Invites Atlantic Council to Host Future Leaders Meeting at NATO Wales Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananianpress@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 UK Invites Atlantic Council to Host Future Leaders Meeting at NATO Wales Summit WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council—in collaboration with the British Government, NATO, the Atlantic Treaty Association, and the Atlantic Council of the UK—will organize a future leaders summit on the margins of the […]
Press Release
Apr 30, 2014
Biden Tells Atlantic Council Obama Will Visit Europe to Bolster Allies amid Russia Crisis
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Taleen Ananian
Confrontation in Ukraine ‘Was Born in Putin’s Mind,’ Vice-President Says FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama will visit Poland in June for the 25th anniversary of the elections that marked that country’s exit from its era of communist rule under Soviet domination, Vice President Joe […]
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Apr 30, 2014
Secretary Kerry Condemns Putin for “Playing by a Different Set of Rules” than the International Community
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Taleen Ananian
Highlights from the Atlantic Council’s “Europe Whole and Free” Conference WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State John Kerry today advised Russia to “leave Ukraine in peace.” Kerry restated US support for NATO allies and Ukraine in the face of Russian-backed attacks in eastern Ukrainian cities. Kerry spoke at a two-day conference on the future of […]
Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk
Apr 28, 2014
Zurich Insurance Group and Atlantic Council Release New Recommendations from Pioneering Report on Cyber Risk, Shocks, and Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2014 CONTACTS Taleen Ananian: press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 Robyn Ziegler: robyn.ziegler@zurichna.com, 847.212.6231 Zurich Insurance Group and Atlantic Council Release New Recommendations from Pioneering Report on Cyber Risk, Shocks, and Resilience Sector-Specific Recommendations for Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, Large and Small/Mid-sized Businesses and Governments to Help Risk Managers Prepare for Future Cyber Shocks and Help […]
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Apr 24, 2014
Atlantic Council Report Calls for India and Pakistan to Reinvest in Economic Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2014 A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center argues that heavy military spending in India and Pakistan has in fact been detrimental to the citizens of both countries in terms of security and economic growth, and calls on leaders to reinvest in trade and confidence building. In […]
