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Jan 23, 2014

Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center Names Michael B. Oren as Ambassador-in-Residence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 23, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian 202.778.4993,  press@AtlanticCouncil.org WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council announced today Michael B. Oren, who recently stepped down after four years as Israel’s ambassador to the United States, will join its Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on February 1 as ambassador-in-residence.

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Jan 22, 2014

New Constitution Would Signal Progress toward a Democratic Nation-State in Libya

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Samia Yakub202.769.0724, press@AtlanticCouncil.org Libya’s future as a democracy hinges on the constitution-drafting process and the ability of the constituent assembly to consider and adequately address major political and security challenges. A new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Negotiating Libya’s Constitution,” examines the political and security context of Libya’s constitution-making process, concerns related to the […]

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Jan 20, 2014

Former Associate Director Among 21 Killed in Kabul Terrorist Attack

The Atlantic Council mourns the death of Alexandros Petersen, a victim of Friday’s terrorist attack in Kabul that killed twenty-one people. Petersen was a former fellow for transatlantic energy security and associate director of the Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, and had been serving in Kabul as a professor at the American University of Afghanistan. […]

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Jan 15, 2014

Atlantic Council Names Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. as Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 Washington, DC – The Atlantic Council today named Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.―one of America’s most prominent politicians, business leaders, and diplomats―as new chairman of its Board of Directors. His appointment takes immediate effect.

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Dec 20, 2013

Happy Holidays from the Council

The Atlantic Council offices are officially closed from December 25, 2013 through January 1, 2014, so that our staff can spend time with their families. Whatever you celebrate this season, the Council wishes you a happy holiday and a prosperous new year.

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Dec 19, 2013

Atlantic Council Report Analyzes Landmark Mexican Energy Reform

WASHINGTON – A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Mexican energy reform argues that Mexico has positioned itself to become a major player in the global market as a competitive and transparent supplier of oil.

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Dec 19, 2013

Jordan Experiment Could Be a Model for Sustainable Arab Reform

A new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Stability through Change: Toward a New Political Economy in Jordan,” contends that Jordan could be a promising experiment with economic and political environment in a relatively stable environment, and a model for reform in Arab transition countries. Issue brief author Faysal Itani, a fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik […]

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Dec 18, 2013

Atlantic Council Announces its 2014 Distinguished Leadership Award Winners

Honorees to be recognized April 30 at Distinguished Leadership Awards in Washington WASHINGTON – Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe announced today the first three of the recipients of its 2014 Distinguished Leadership Awards, to be presented on April 30 of next year in Washington, DC European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, US Secretary […]

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Dec 16, 2013

Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe and Board Directors Named 100 Most Influential Leaders in US Defense

WASHINGTON – Defense News has named Atlantic Council President & CEO Frederick Kempe and Board Directors Michèle Flournoy, Arnold L. Punaro, Michael V. Hayden, Marillyn Hewson, James Stavridis, and Sean O’Keefe in its “100 Most Influential People in US Defense” list out today.

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Dec 12, 2013

Former US Ambassador Highlights Eroding US-Gulf Ties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Samia Yakub 202.769.0724, press@AtlanticCouncil.org A new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Building a Better US-Gulf Partnership,” contends that the United States and its Gulf partners must prioritize and build on their shared interests in light of ongoing erosion of ties, and a fundamental gap in expectations about the US role in the […]

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Jul 28, 2025

Victoria Taylor to head the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 28, 2025 – The Atlantic Council announced that Victoria J. Taylor, former deputy assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, will be the new director of the Iraq Initiative within its Middle East Programs.  Taylor brings a distinguished background as a national security leader with over two decades of experience in […]

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Jun 30, 2025

Atlantic Council expands global presence with a new regional office in Bucharest

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – JUNE 30, 2025 – The Atlantic Council, one of the most influential and globally active think tanks in the United States, announced today the opening of a new regional office in Bucharest. This new office will foster bilateral and transatlantic cooperation on key priorities including energy, security, infrastructure, economics, and advanced technology, […]

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Jun 23, 2025

Atlantic Council and Munich Security Conference launch strategic partnership to strengthen global security and cooperation

THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS – JUNE 23, 2025 – The Atlantic Council and the Munich Security Conference (MSC) announced today a new strategic partnership to deepen the transatlantic relationship, foster international cooperation and confront the most urgent global security challenges.   This partnership will harness the combined expertise and network of the Atlantic Council and the […]

NATO Security & Defense

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Jun 20, 2025

N7 Initiative leads first privately-sponsored congressional delegation focused on Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain, amid Israel-Iran war

WASHINGTON, DC – June 20, 2025  – The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, announced today the conclusion of the first privately-sponsored congressional delegation focused on the goal of regional integration in the wake of the Abraham Accords, conducted amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. […]

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Jun 18, 2025

Atlantic Council names Landon Derentz as its vice president for energy and infrastructure

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 18, 2025 – The Atlantic Council announced today the promotion of Landon Derentz as its vice president for energy and infrastructure, marking a pivotal step in the Council’s efforts to elevate energy and infrastructure as core pillars of global security and economic resilience.   The announcement follows the ninth Atlantic Council Global Energy […]

Energy & Environment

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Jun 10, 2025

Daniel P. Erikson and Nathalie Rayes join Atlantic Council as nonresident senior fellows

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10, 2025 – The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) announced today that Daniel P. Erikson, former deputy assistant secretary of defense and former National Security Council senior director for the western hemisphere, and Nathalie Rayes, former US ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, have joined the Atlantic Council […]

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Jun 10, 2025

Atlantic Council to host ninth Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10, 2025 – The Atlantic Council’s flagship Global Energy Forum will convene in Washington, DC, on June 17–18, bringing together top energy and policy leaders at a critical moment for global energy strategy. Now in its ninth year, the Forum will feature senior government officials — including US Secretary of Energy […]

Energy & Environment

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Jun 4, 2025

Atlantic Council, XRG, and MGX to host AI and energy summit on June 16

Harnessing energy for AI’s power surge as leaders in AI, energy, policy, and finance unite to shape the future of AI infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC — June 4, 2025 —   The Atlantic Council, XRG, and MGX, will convene the ENACT summit in Washington, DC, on June 16, bringing together global leaders from the energy, technology, and […]

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May 5, 2025

N7 Initiative appoints inaugural director of N7 Research Institute 

  WASHINGTON, DC – May 5, 2025 – The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, announced today the appointment of Allison Minor as the inaugural director of its N7 Research Institute.   Minor brings a distinguished background in national security policy, economic development, and regional affairs, having served […]

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Apr 29, 2025

Atlantic Council establishes Daniel B. Poneman Chair for Nuclear Energy Policy

WASHINGTON, DC – April 29, 2025 – The Atlantic Council announced today the establishment of the Daniel B. Poneman Chair for Nuclear Energy Policy, housed within the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center’s Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative.  Jennifer Gordon, director of the Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, will serve as the inaugural holder of this prestigious named […]