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Feb 14, 2023

Atlantic Council’s inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards to honor Arab leaders in business, social entrepreneurship, and arts

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East today announced the honorees for the inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards, who will be celebrated at a gala dinner on February 14. As the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center celebrates its tenth anniversary, the awards will honor outstanding figures […]

Middle East
North & West Africa

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Feb 13, 2023

Diverse Array of Global Experts Join DFRLab’s Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web

WASHINGTON, DC – February 13, 2023 – The Atlantic Council’s Democracy + Tech Initiative at the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) is pleased to announce the inaugural members of its Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web, representing 42 companies, global civil society organizations, universities & initiatives, individual experts, and associations.

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Feb 13, 2023

Matthew Kroenig to lead Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Former Defense Department and intelligence official will lead an important mission of developing strategies to address the most important security challenges. WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Matthew Kroenig, previously acting director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, has been named the center’s new […]

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Jan 30, 2023

Atlantic Council launches new Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, names Markus Garlauskas as director

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2023 – The Atlantic Council announced today the creation of the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI), a new program focused on Indo-Pacific strategy, alliance, and security issues. The initiative, housed in the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, will be led by Markus Garlauskas, a former senior US intelligence […]

Indo-Pacific

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Jan 27, 2023

Atlantic Council, Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands announce new partnership on defense technology innovation

Washington DC – January 27, 2022: The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI) has launched a new partnership with the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands to collaborate on key policy issues related to transatlantic cooperation on defense technology innovation.

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Jan 10, 2023

Atlantic Council survey maps what the world will look like in 2033

From the fate of Russia to the state of the climate, a new Atlantic Council survey previews the decade ahead as part of the Council’s flagship Global Foresight project 

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Jan 5, 2023

Atlantic Council Announces Flagship Freedom and Prosperity Conference

The Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Center announced the convening of the first annual Freedom and Prosperity Research Conference on February 2. Scholars and former policymakers from around the world will present their analysis on the importance of freedom in promoting prosperity in developing countries.

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Jan 3, 2023

Atlantic Council to hold seventh annual Global Energy Forum January 14-15 in Abu Dhabi

One of the most anticipated annual energy gatherings will bring together global leaders in Abu Dhabi with a focus on pathways to net-zero emissions.

Energy & Environment

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Dec 27, 2022

Atlantic Council announces task force focused on Black Sea security

The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security is pleased to announce the formation of a task force focused on Black Sea security, in partnership with the Romanian National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNPSA).

Europe & Eurasia

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Dec 23, 2022

Atlantic Council announces top global risks and opportunities for 2023 

From a nuclear-armed Iran to waning American influence in Latin America to a disintegrating internet, the Atlantic Council previews the year ahead as part of its 2023 flagship Global Foresight project 

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Sep 17, 2010

Atlantic Council Board Adds 18 New Board Directors

WASHINGTON, DC—At the Annual Board Dinner held Thursday evening, the Atlantic Council Board of Directors officially ratified 18 new Directors.  Nominated by Board Directors and carefully chosen by the Atlantic Council Nominating and Governance and Executive Committees, each new member has a proven track record of deep commitment to the trans-Atlantic community and demonstrated excellence […]

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Sep 17, 2010

The National Intelligence Council and the EU’s Institute for Security Studies Release Report on Prospects for Global Governance

WASHINGTON, DC – Global governance—the collective management of common problems at the international level—is at a critical juncture, according to a new report released today, issued jointly by the ODNI’s National Intelligence Council (NIC) and the European Union’s Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). The report, Global Governance 2025—a follow-on to the NIC’s 2008 report, Global […]

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Sep 2, 2010

British-North American Committee Releases Statement on Corporate Governance by US, UK, and Canadian Executives

WASHINGTON, DC – Public confidence in the running of financial institutions will not be restored without major reform to the way their boards operate. This is a key point in Issues Concerning Effective Corporate Governance, a statement published today by the British-North American Committee (BNAC), which last year was an outspoken early advocate of the […]

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Aug 12, 2010

Atlantic Council Releases Two Issue Briefs on Cyber Defense and Security

Today, the Atlantic Council released new issue briefs examining two key points in the current cyber defense and security debate: the need for an integrated governmental approach and for consensus on the fundamental strategic assumptions. "Cyber Security: An Integrated Governmental Strategy for Progress," authored by former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Aug 6, 2010

Atlantic Council Launches Georgia Task Force led by Senators Shaheen and Graham

On the second anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war, the Atlantic Council is launching a high-level, bipartisan task force on Georgia, co-chaired by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The task force aims to encourage a bipartisan consensus on policy toward Georgia. Over the coming months, the task force will visit the region […]

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Jul 20, 2010

Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister Speaking on Genocide Denial at Atlantic Council

Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister Speaking on Genocide Denial at Atlantic Council Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, will make a public address on her country’s controversial genocide denial law and other issues at the Atlantic Council (1101 15th Street NW) from 4:30 to 6 pm Tuesday July 20. Rwanda’s Prosecutor General, Martin […]

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Jul 20, 2010

Atlantic Council Advises Ratification of Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties

Atlantic Council Publishes New Issue Brief Urging Ratification of the U.S.-UK and U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties "We now have the best chance since the treaties’ submission to Congress to move towards ratification. The goal should be to vote the treaties out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee before the August recess and obtain the […]

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Jun 14, 2010

Ian Brzezinski New Atlantic Council Senior Fellow

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Ian Brzezinski Joins Atlantic Council as New International Security Program Senior Fellow The Atlantic Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Brzezinski, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Policy, as a Senior Fellow in the International Security Program.  Ian Brzezinski has served […]

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May 10, 2010

Atlantic Council Announces New NATOSource Partnership

NATOSOURCE JOINS THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL The Atlantic Council announces a new partnership, adding the NATOSource blog to the Council’s internet platform. NATOSource is a central source where just one click provides you with all the key NATO news of each day. NATOSource is a perfect combination with our established analytical blog, the New Atlanticist, bringing […]

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May 6, 2010

10 Recommendations from 2010 Security Jam

By James Joyner

10 Recommendations from 2010 Security Jam The Atlantic Council co-hosted the Online Security Jam, an online forum to discuss the global security challenges for the coming years, from February 4 to 9.  It was sponsored by NATO and the European Union. Now, the conclusions have been compiled in a report. "Civilian actors should have more […]

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