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Oct 24, 2022

Atlantic Council and Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation to host President of Israel and launch next phase of N7 Initiative

Washington, DC—October 24, 2022—The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, will host President of Israel Isaac Herzog on Tuesday, October 25, to discuss his vision for regional cooperation and Israeli-Arab normalization. The event marks a major expansion of the N7 Initiative to support the growing diplomatic ties between Israel and the […]

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Sep 28, 2022

New Research Shows the Way Forward for US-European Economic Relationship

Four new reports offer concrete policy recommendations for future cooperation on trade, monetary policy, digital currencies and economic statecraft

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Sep 27, 2022

Ten-minute Reduction in Wait Times At US-Mexico Border Could Boost Economic Activity by $26 Million: Atlantic Council Study

The research was completed by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Colegio de la Frontera Norte, in partnership with the US Department of State Washington DC – September 27, 2022 – A 10-minute reduction in wait times for northbound traffic at the US-Mexico border could lead […]

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Sep 22, 2022

Atlantic Council Launches Millennium Fellowship Alumni Board

WASHINGTON, DC – September 21, 2022 – Today, the Atlantic Council launched the Millennium Leadership Alumni Board to galvanize seven years of Millennium Leadership fellows around the program’s pillars of community, leadership, and impact. The Board, which will bring together fellows from 2015-2021, will focus on connecting previous Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) members to programming and […]

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Sep 22, 2022

Landon Derentz joins the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center as senior director

Career energy policy expert will connect government, industry, civil society, and public stakeholders to ensure new advances are applied in the ongoing energy transition. Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2022 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Landon Derentz, former director of Middle Eastern and African Affairs at the US Department of Energy, has joined […]

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Sep 20, 2022

Ahead of COP 27, the Atlantic Council and TRENDS Research and Advisory to host second annual conference on the Middle East’s climate challenges and prospects

The two-day hybrid in-person and virtual convening will offer insights and ambitious solutions on urgent climate challenges from regional experts and government officials from the US and across the Middle East WASHINGTON, DC – September 20, 2022 – The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative and TRENDS Research and Advisory—an independent research and advisory center based […]

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Sep 20, 2022

Ken Berlin joins the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center as Senior Fellow

Washington, D.C. – September 20, 2022 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Ken Berlin, former president and CEO of The Climate Reality Project, has joined the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center as a senior fellow to launch its Financing and Achieving Cost Competitive Climate Solutions Project. Throughout his tenure at Climate Reality, Berlin oversaw […]

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Sep 19, 2022

Atlantic Council to honor heads of state, artistic and business leaders at eleventh Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards

Highlight of UN General Assembly Week honors individuals who make unique contributions towards improving the world NEW YORK –SEPTEMBER 19, 2022—The Atlantic Council today announced that the eleventh Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards will honor the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo; President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö; Prime Minister of […]

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Sep 12, 2022

Ambassador Marcy Grossman, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, joins the Atlantic Council as nonresident senior fellow

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Ambassador Grossman will contribute regional and government experience to the Council’s work on the Israeli-Arab normalization process and regional conflict resolution initiatives.

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Sep 7, 2022

Atlantic Council’s Africa Center announces the addition of eight new fellows

New fellows deepen the center’s expertise in finance and investing, climate, security, and science and technology on the world’s fastest-growing continent WASHINGTON DC —SEPTEMBER 7, 2022—The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center announced today the appointment of eight new fellows across a variety of sectors, increasing the center’s deep bench of regional expertise and strengthening the center’s […]

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Apr 7, 2009

2009 Awards Dinner: Thomas Hampson to Receive Artistic Leadership Award

Renowned Baritone Will Perform for Atlantic Council Awards Dinner Washington, D.C. – Thomas Hampson, the renowned American baritone, will receive the Atlantic Council’s distinguished artistic leadership award at its annual Awards Dinner on April 29.  The dinner honors select individuals for leadership in the political, military, business and artistic communities.  Mr. Hampson will also provide […]

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Apr 2, 2009

Damon Wilson New International Security Program Director

Damon Wilson New International Security Program Director Brings Administration and NATO Experience Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic Council has named Damon Wilson, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, as Director of the International Security Program. Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe said, “Damon […]

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Mar 19, 2009

Atlantic Council / CSIS Energy Security Report Released

Atlantic Council / CSIS Energy Security Report Released Urges Transatlantic Cooperation for Sustainable Energy Security Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic Council’s new report, Transatlantic Cooperation for Sustainable Energy Security, was released today jointly with CSIS. Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel praised the report and its policy recommendations, saying, “Long-term and sustainable energy security must […]

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Feb 25, 2009

Atlantic Council Release Report on U.S.-Pakistan Relations

Atlantic Council Release Report on U.S.-Pakistan Relations Senators John Kerry and Chuck Hagel highlight urgent need for action Washington, D.C. – Pakistan faces dire economic and security threats that threaten both the existence of Pakistan as a democratic and stable state and the region as a whole. Given the tools and the financing, Pakistan can […]

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Feb 11, 2009

Chuck Hagel New Atlantic Council Chairman

CHUCK HAGEL NEW ATLANTIC COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Replaces General James Jones Washington, D.C. — Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe announced today that the Council’s Executive Committee has selected former Senator Chuck Hagel as its new Chairman, effective immediately.  Senator Hagel, who served two terms representing Nebraska from 1997 to 2009, received the Atlantic Council’s […]

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Jan 13, 2009

Henry Kissinger to Deliver Atlantic Council Makins Lecture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Henry Kissinger will deliver the Council’s third annual Christopher J. Makins Lecture on Thursday, January 15, 2009.  His speech will be given at the British Embassy in the residence of the UK Ambassador, H.E. Sir Nigel Sheinwald, KCMG.

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Jan 12, 2009

Shuja Nawaz to Head South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council

Shuja Nawaz to Head South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council New Director a Leading Thinker on Pakistan, Afghanistan, India Washington, D.C. – Shuja Nawaz will become the first director of the new South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council.  A native of Pakistan, Nawaz is a leading authority on South Asia and is deeply […]

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Nov 25, 2008

Atlantic Council Chairman General James L. Jones Named National Security Advisor

Atlantic Council Chairman Named National Security Advisor Retired Marine Corps General Brings Decades of Experience Washington, D.C. – Atlantic Council Chairman General James L. Jones has accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to serve as his National Security Advisor.  Jones, respected on both sides of the aisle, brings more than forty years of military and diplomatic […]