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Mar 4, 2014

Prime Minister of Moldova Speaks at the Atlantic Council as Europe Grapples with Response to Russian Aggression

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Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON – During a public address at the Atlantic Council during his visit to Washington today, Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca  reaffirmed his country’s commitment to Europe and denounced Russian intimidation in Europe’​s east.  Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. introduced the prime minister, urging action and the strategic importance of what is at stake in the […]

Moldova
Ukraine

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Feb 25, 2014

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili Asks International Community to Apply More Pressure on Russia

WASHINGTON – During his first public remarks in the United States today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili called on the international community, and specifically the West, to support the Ukrainian people by putting more pressure on Russia, and said, “the international community needs to send clearer messages that will underpin the notion that no third […]

The Caucasus


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Feb 12, 2014

New Hariri Center Publications Assess Political and Economic Trends in the Arab Transition Countries

With two new publications, the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East offers a comprehensive picture of the degree of political and social change in Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, and Libya since protestors took to the streets in 2011, as well as the economic impact of the Arab uprising on the transition countries.

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Jan 27, 2014

Atlantic Council Announces New Scowcroft Center Fellows

WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security has added new senior fellows who will advance the Center’s mission of serving as Washington’s premier thought leadership institute on the role of the transatlantic community in shaping global strategy and security policy. These fellows bring decades of experience in government, business, and academia […]

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Jan 23, 2014

US Democracy Promotion in Egypt Needs Reset

CONTACT:Samia Yakub202.769.0724, press@AtlanticCouncil.org In a new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Getting Democracy Promotion Right in Egypt,” Amy Hawthorne contends that although the near-term prospects for democracy in Egypt are bleak, there is more the United States can do to promote democratic change over the longer term.

North Africa

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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.

Press Release

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 […]

Libya


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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 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.

Mexico

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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 […]

Content

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Jul 17, 2012

Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson Recommends New Framework for US-China Relations

By Jason Harmala

In an Atlantic Council Issue Brief released today, Former US Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. argues that a new economic framework—reflecting the reality that China is no longer a “developing” economy but an increasingly established one—is needed to continue positive US-China economic relations and put the two economies on a path toward a more […]

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Jul 16, 2012

Suu Kyi, Kissinger, Ogata, and Jones to Receive High Atlantic Council Honor

By Jason Harmala

NEW YORK, NY — The Atlantic Council on September 21 in New York will present its third annual Global Citizen Awards to two inspiring women: Burma’s opposition politician and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and Japan’s former UN High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata; to America’s legendary global strategist and Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger; […]

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Jun 28, 2012

US and EU Policymakers Are Missing the Challenge in the Middle East and North Africa

By Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON – A new Atlantic Council report argues that US and EU policymakers must leverage greater economic and political support for the transitioning countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to sustain democratic gains and prevent backsliding throughout the Arab world.

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Jun 26, 2012

Leading Experts Call for Recalibration of US Policy on Yemen in Letter to President Obama

By Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON — Twenty-seven leading foreign policy experts have sent a letter to President Obama, calling for a broader approach on US policy towards Yemen that “expands beyond the narrow lens of counterterrorism.” As US intelligence agencies point to the rise of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) activity making Yemen the next front in […]

Yemen

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Jun 13, 2012

Rafik Hariri Center Adds New Experts on Middle East

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East is pleased to announce the addition of three new senior fellows who will bring specialized expertise and analysis to the Center, contributing to its work on the Arab transitioning democracies. These experts are available to comment on recent events in the Middle East: Dr. Mohsin […]

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Jun 1, 2012

Atlantic Council Recognizes International Lineup of Political Activists for Promoting Freedom

WROCLAW, POLAND (June 1) – The Atlantic Council today hosted the 2012 Freedom Awards in Wroclaw, which recognizes international leaders and organizations that are fighting for freedom around the world.

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May 31, 2012

Atlantic Council Bestows Honorary Membership to Wroclaw Mayor Dutkiewicz

WROCLAW, POLAND (May 31) – The Atlantic Council today recognized Mayor Rafal Dutkiewicz with lifetime honorary membership to the Washington, DC-based organization, a distinction reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the Council’s mission of renewing the transatlantic community for global challenges.

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May 30, 2012

International Leaders to Converge on Poland for Wroclaw Global Forum and Freedom Awards

WROCLAW, POLAND – Between May 31 and June 2, Wrocław, the capital city of Lower Silesia, will be host to, among others, three incumbent presidents, four prime ministers, an EU commissioner and ministers responsible for shaping foreign policy. Among the many renowned leaders who have confirmed their attendance, Wrocław will be visited by Foreign Minister […]

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May 14, 2012

Secretary General Rasmussen to Set Stage for NATO Summit in Chicago with Address to Young Leaders

By Jason Harmala

CHICAGO – NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will join this year’s Young Atlanticist Summit in Chicago to discuss the NATO agenda and priorities for the future. Setting the stage for the official NATO Summit, the Secretary General’s speech to young professionals will be his first on-the-record event before more than fifty heads of state […]

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May 14, 2012

Heads of State, Ministers, and NATO, US Department of State, and Congressional Leaders to Headline 2012 Young Atlanticist Summit

By Jason Harmala

CHICAGO – Top NATO, US, and foreign government leaders will join this year’s Young Atlanticist Summit in Chicago to discuss challenges and priorities for the future of the Alliance. Main issues to be discussed will mirror the official Summit agenda, including Afghanistan, security in times of economic austerity, missile defense, and strengthening partnerships across the […]