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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Apr 24, 2025

Atlantic Council announces 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award honorees 

Prestigious awards will honor Croatia’s prime minister, first-ever US Space Force chief of space operations, Ukrainian philanthropist and Grammy-winning music legend   WASHINGTON, DC — APRIL 24, 2025 — The Atlantic Council announced today the recipients of the 2025 Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards, often called “the Washington Oscars,” to be presented at an awards […]

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Apr 23, 2025

N7 Initiative hosts high-level I2U2 dialogue in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, INDIA – April 23, 2025 – The N7 Initiative hosted a high-level dialogue on the future of the I2U2 Group and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on April 23 in New Delhi.   The event brought together senior government officials and leading experts from India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United […]

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Apr 16, 2025

Atlantic Council hosts 45 events during IMF–World Bank Week, names Josh Lipsky as first chair of international economics 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 16, 2025 – The Atlantic Council will host an unprecedented forty-five events during the 2025 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, from April 21 to 25, underscoring its role as a central convening space for the world’s most influential economic leaders navigating a rapidly shifting global economy.   As part of its Bretton […]

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Mar 26, 2025

Atlantic Council announces leaders selected for inaugural European Leadership Accelerator

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 26, 2025– The Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program selected twenty-five rising leaders for its new European Leadership Accelerator.   Building on the Millennium Leadership Program’s core tenets of leadership development and global impact, the European Leadership Accelerator aims to equip distinguished European professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to […]

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Feb 26, 2013

Atlantic Council Chairman Chuck Hagel Confirmed as 24th US Secretary of Defense

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council congratulates Chuck Hagel on his confirmation as the 24th US secretary of defense. Secretary Hagel has served as chairman of the Atlantic Council’s Board of Directors since 2009, overseeing a period of significant growth in the organization’s size and influence. Under his chairmanship, the Council expanded to nine programs and centers focused […]

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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,” […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]