Middle East Strategy Task Force
Feb 19, 2016
Former US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley Leads Atlantic Council Delegation to Abu Dhabi
Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST) Co-Chair Stephen J. Hadley, along with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, led an Atlantic Council delegation to Abu Dhabi on February 18 to consult with government officials including His Highness Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed al Nayhan and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan, the […]
Middle East Strategy Task Force
Feb 17, 2016
Madeleine Albright and Stephen Hadley Lead Atlantic Council Delegation to Riyadh
Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST) Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley led an Atlantic Council delegation to Riyadh on February 16 and 17 to consult with government officials including His Majesty King Salman, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, and Education Minister Ahmed al-Issa. Albright and Hadley, who were joined by Atlantic Council CEO […]
Middle East Strategy Task Force
Feb 15, 2016
Albright and Hadley Visit Jordan for Middle East Strategy Task Force Initiative Consultations
Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST) Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley visited Amman on February 14 and 15 to consult with political leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizers, and members of the refugee community and discuss the reverberating effects of the region’s continuing conflicts.
Middle East Strategy Task Force
Feb 14, 2016
Albright and Hadley Visit Egypt for Middle East Strategy Task Force Initiative Consultations
Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST) Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley visited Egypt on February 13 and 14 to hear from a range of societal voices, including economic innovators, intellectuals, and private citizens. They also consulted with government officials, including President Abdelfattah el-Sisi and members of parliament. Discussions centered on how Egypt, […]
Press Release
Feb 12, 2016
Crocker to Chair Atlantic Council Task Force on the Future of Iraq
Former Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker announced today the launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq. The Task Force seeks to refocus attention on the underlying drivers of conflict that must be addressed to stabilize Iraq, beyond the military defeat of ISIS.
Middle East Strategy Task Force
Feb 11, 2016
Middle East Strategy Task Force Co-Chairs Albright and Hadley Arrive in Tunisia for Regional Consultations
Over the coming week, Middle East Strategy Task Force (MEST) Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley will visit several countries in the Middle East to consult with civil society representatives, entrepreneurs, and political leaders.
Press Release
Feb 10, 2016
Atlantic Council and Qualcomm Launch Multi-Year Collaboration on America’s Technological Leadership
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Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council and Qualcomm Incorporated, a global leader in next-generation wireless technologies, announced today a collaboration for 2016 and 2017 that will examine technology policy issues and the potential geopolitical and economic consequences should America no longer lead in technological innovation. In addition, the Atlantic Council will develop a strategy for the United States […]
Press Release
Feb 8, 2016
Jones Promoted to Chief Talent Officer, Strengthening Atlantic Council Executive Team
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Atlantic Council
WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council today announced that Adwoa Jones, Director of Human Resources for the Atlantic Council, has been promoted to serve in a newly created position as the Atlantic Council’s first Chief Talent Officer, raising the bar in how the Council fosters, attracts, and develops top talent.
Press Release
Feb 2, 2016
Atlantic Council Taps Media Leader David Ensor
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Atlantic Council
WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council today named David Ensor – a seasoned media executive and longtime journalist with business and diplomatic background – as its new Executive Vice President for External Relations, further strengthening its top management team at a time of historic growth in the organization’s size and influence.
Press Release
Nov 19, 2015
Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Finalizes Totimaidan Exploration Negotiations with Turkiye Petrolleri, Bayat Energy, and Calik Enerji Consortium
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Atlantic Council
Kabul, Afghanistan and Istanbul, Turkey – The Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced today the successful conclusion of Hydrocarbon Tender Agreement negotiations with a consortium of energy companies: Türkiye Petrolleri, Bayat Energy and Calik Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., (the “Consortium”). Upon approval of the agreement by Afghanistan’s Cabinet, the Consortium may begin natural […]