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Apr 14, 2014
Atlantic Council Names Top Diplomat John Herbst as Eurasia Center Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2014 CONTACTTaleen Ananian press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council today named John E. Herbst, a former ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan, as director of its Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, effective May 12. In that role, Herbst will oversee the Atlantic Council’s response to rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine as well as […]
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Apr 11, 2014
Atlantic Council Report Highlights the Hard Reality for International Climate Agreements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2014 WASHINGTON – Following the release of the second installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report and renewed calls for a comprehensive international climate agreement, the Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program has produced a paper describing the political and legal realities constraining formal participation by […]
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Mar 27, 2014
Ukraine Alert
The crisis in Ukraine arguably marks the sharpest east-west conflict in Europe since the Cold War and a historic test for US and transatlantic leadership. This crisis demands special attention, which at the Atlantic Council means providing analysis and hosting public dialogue with key leaders and opinion-makers shaping this story. In this twice-weekly e-mail, we […]
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Mar 25, 2014
European Banking Union Agreement Not Enough to End Crisis
Economist Megan Greene argues for more long-term planning to prevent future crises. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2014 WASHINGTON – In an issue brief released today, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Megan Greene argues that the European banking union agreement as it currently stands will fall short of many of its goals and will only to be […]
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Mar 24, 2014
TTIP Talks One Year On: Cautious Optimism Remains
Stakeholder survey shows narrower agreement and longer negotiations now seen likely; transatlantic discord takes a toll FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 24 WASHINGTON – Stakeholders remain optimistic that a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal can be reached, but they believe a less comprehensive agreement will result from more protracted talks, according to an […]
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Mar 19, 2014
Atlantic Council Accepting Applications for NATO Emerging Leaders Working Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council is now accepting applications to the NATO Emerging Leaders Working Group on the Transatlantic Bond, a unique, nonpartisan initiative to renew and support the transatlantic alliance. As heads of state from all twenty-eight NATO nations convene at the NATO […]
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Mar 18, 2014
Arctic Climate Change Emerging Leaders (ACCEL) Fellowship
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Arctic Climate Change Emerging Leaders (ACCEL) Fellowship
The Atlantic Council and Ecologic Institute, through their Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP – www.eleep.eu) launched the Arctic Climate Change Emerging Leaders (ACCEL) Fellowship in the spring of 2014. The Fellowship aims to train the next generation of Arctic Ambassadors and is a unique summer opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students, […]
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Mar 18, 2014
Call for Applications
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NATO Emerging Leaders Working Group on the Trans-Atlantic Bond
NATO Young Leaders Working Group on the Trans-Atlantic Bond The deadline for applications has passed. Thank you for your interest. Overview Heads of state and government from all 28 NATO nations will convene at the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales this September to reaffirm the importance of the Trans-Atlantic bond and build a strong foundation […]
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Mar 12, 2014
Ukraine’s Leader Offers “Equal Partnership” with Russia; Praises US Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2014 WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk offered to negotiate an “equal partnership” with Russia if it ends its invasion of Crimea, and praised the Western response to the crisis following his talks at the White House. “I would like to reiterate that we still want to have a free, […]
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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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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 […]