Press Release
Feb 22, 2013
Economist Megan Greene Named Atlantic Council Senior Fellow
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON —The Atlantic Council today named internationally-recognized economist Megan Greene as a senior fellow in its Global Business and Economics Program. Greene has a multi-disciplinary background that places her at the nexus between politics, economics, and finance. "Megan is among the next generation of thought leaders on global economics and finance who will bring our […]
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Feb 21, 2013
Adrienne Arsht Provides $5 Million Gift to Found Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council
By
Taleen Ananian
WASHINGTON – Leading American philanthropist and businesswoman Adrienne Arsht has provided a $5 Million founding gift to create the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council. This Center will be dedicated to forging an effective Latin America-US-Europe partnership of common values and shared interests. “In 1996, I moved to Miami to run TotalBank,” […]
Press Release
Jan 31, 2013
Atlantic Council South Asia Center Launches Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Website
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center today launched a new website for its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan program at www.elpak.org, which seeks to support and empower the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders to contribute positively to the growth and development of their country. The new site will allow individuals from Pakistan […]
Press Release
Jan 10, 2013
Atlantic Council Holds India-Pakistan Track II Water Dialogue
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center recently held a meeting for its India-Pakistan water project in Lahore, Pakistan. The meeting convened key experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders from both sides.
Press Release
Jan 9, 2013
Adnan Vatansever Joins the Atlantic Council as Nonresident Senior Fellow
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council is pleased to name renowned energy expert Adnan Vatansever as a nonresident senior fellow to support the Council’s Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative and its annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul.
Press Release
Jan 7, 2013
President Obama Nominates Chuck Hagel, Atlantic Council Chairman, for Secretary of Defense
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today nominated Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel to be the 24th US Secretary of Defense. Under Senator Hagel’s leadership since 2009, the Atlantic Council has grown significantly in its scope, size, and influence, adding new practice areas and regional centers that have expanded its global reach.
Press Release
Dec 14, 2012
Georgetown Law’s Chris Brummer Named as C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Finance and Growth
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council has named Chris Brummer, a leading expert on international financial regulation from Georgetown Law, as its C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Finance and Growth. “At a crucial historic moment, Chris brings to the Council impressive expertise on transatlantic and global financial and economic issues,” said Atlantic Council President […]
Press Release
Dec 10, 2012
Atlantic Council Report Details America’s Second Chance at Long-Term Strategic Leadership
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative urges the Obama Administration to seize a historic opportunity to ensure America’s global interests over the long term.
Press Release
Nov 29, 2012
Frederic C. Hof Joins Atlantic Council as Senior Fellow
By
Jason Harmala
WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council has appointed Frederic C. Hof, who most recently served as the State Department’s lead diplomat on Syrian transition issues, as a resident senior fellow in its Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. “Ambassador Hof, a decorated diplomat and soldier, brings to the Council rich experience and expertise on the […]
Press Release
Oct 29, 2012
Atlantic Council Launches Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Fellowship
WASHINGTON: The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) program. The fellowship seeks to support and empower the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders through the creation of a sustainable forum of collaboration. Fifteen leaders from across Pakistan, representing various issue areas, view […]
