Press Release
Apr 7, 2009
2009 Awards Dinner: Thomas Hampson to Receive Artistic Leadership Award
Renowned Baritone Will Perform for Atlantic Council Awards Dinner Washington, D.C. – Thomas Hampson, the renowned American baritone, will receive the Atlantic Council’s distinguished artistic leadership award at its annual Awards Dinner on April 29. The dinner honors select individuals for leadership in the political, military, business and artistic communities. Mr. Hampson will also provide […]
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Apr 2, 2009
Damon Wilson New International Security Program Director
Damon Wilson New International Security Program Director Brings Administration and NATO Experience Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic Council has named Damon Wilson, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, as Director of the International Security Program. Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe said, “Damon […]
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Mar 19, 2009
Atlantic Council / CSIS Energy Security Report Released
Atlantic Council / CSIS Energy Security Report Released Urges Transatlantic Cooperation for Sustainable Energy Security Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic Council’s new report, Transatlantic Cooperation for Sustainable Energy Security, was released today jointly with CSIS. Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel praised the report and its policy recommendations, saying, “Long-term and sustainable energy security must […]
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Feb 25, 2009
Atlantic Council Release Report on U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Atlantic Council Release Report on U.S.-Pakistan Relations Senators John Kerry and Chuck Hagel highlight urgent need for action Washington, D.C. – Pakistan faces dire economic and security threats that threaten both the existence of Pakistan as a democratic and stable state and the region as a whole. Given the tools and the financing, Pakistan can […]
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Feb 11, 2009
Chuck Hagel New Atlantic Council Chairman
CHUCK HAGEL NEW ATLANTIC COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Replaces General James Jones Washington, D.C. — Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe announced today that the Council’s Executive Committee has selected former Senator Chuck Hagel as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Senator Hagel, who served two terms representing Nebraska from 1997 to 2009, received the Atlantic Council’s […]
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Jan 13, 2009
Henry Kissinger to Deliver Atlantic Council Makins Lecture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Henry Kissinger will deliver the Council’s third annual Christopher J. Makins Lecture on Thursday, January 15, 2009. His speech will be given at the British Embassy in the residence of the UK Ambassador, H.E. Sir Nigel Sheinwald, KCMG.
Press Release
Jan 12, 2009
Shuja Nawaz to Head South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council
Shuja Nawaz to Head South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council New Director a Leading Thinker on Pakistan, Afghanistan, India Washington, D.C. – Shuja Nawaz will become the first director of the new South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council. A native of Pakistan, Nawaz is a leading authority on South Asia and is deeply […]
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Nov 25, 2008
Atlantic Council Chairman General James L. Jones Named National Security Advisor
Atlantic Council Chairman Named National Security Advisor Retired Marine Corps General Brings Decades of Experience Washington, D.C. – Atlantic Council Chairman General James L. Jones has accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to serve as his National Security Advisor. Jones, respected on both sides of the aisle, brings more than forty years of military and diplomatic […]