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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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Atlantic Council

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 […]

Moldova
Ukraine

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Feb 25, 2014

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili Asks International Community to Apply More Pressure on Russia

WASHINGTON – During his first public remarks in the United States today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili called on the international community, and specifically the West, to support the Ukrainian people by putting more pressure on Russia, and said, “the international community needs to send clearer messages that will underpin the notion that no third […]

The Caucasus


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Feb 12, 2014

New Hariri Center Publications Assess Political and Economic Trends in the Arab Transition Countries

With two new publications, the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East offers a comprehensive picture of the degree of political and social change in Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, and Libya since protestors took to the streets in 2011, as well as the economic impact of the Arab uprising on the transition countries.

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Jan 27, 2014

Atlantic Council Announces New Scowcroft Center Fellows

WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security has added new senior fellows who will advance the Center’s mission of serving as Washington’s premier thought leadership institute on the role of the transatlantic community in shaping global strategy and security policy. These fellows bring decades of experience in government, business, and academia […]

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Jan 23, 2014

US Democracy Promotion in Egypt Needs Reset

CONTACT:Samia Yakub202.769.0724, press@AtlanticCouncil.org In a new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Getting Democracy Promotion Right in Egypt,” Amy Hawthorne contends that although the near-term prospects for democracy in Egypt are bleak, there is more the United States can do to promote democratic change over the longer term.

North Africa

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Jan 23, 2014

Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center Names Michael B. Oren as Ambassador-in-Residence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 23, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian 202.778.4993,  press@AtlanticCouncil.org WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council announced today Michael B. Oren, who recently stepped down after four years as Israel’s ambassador to the United States, will join its Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on February 1 as ambassador-in-residence.

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Jan 22, 2014

New Constitution Would Signal Progress toward a Democratic Nation-State in Libya

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Samia Yakub202.769.0724, press@AtlanticCouncil.org Libya’s future as a democracy hinges on the constitution-drafting process and the ability of the constituent assembly to consider and adequately address major political and security challenges. A new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Negotiating Libya’s Constitution,” examines the political and security context of Libya’s constitution-making process, concerns related to the […]

Libya


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Jan 15, 2014

Atlantic Council Names Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. as Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2014 CONTACT Taleen Ananian press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 Washington, DC – The Atlantic Council today named Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.―one of America’s most prominent politicians, business leaders, and diplomats―as new chairman of its Board of Directors. His appointment takes immediate effect.


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Dec 19, 2013

Atlantic Council Report Analyzes Landmark Mexican Energy Reform

WASHINGTON – A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Mexican energy reform argues that Mexico has positioned itself to become a major player in the global market as a competitive and transparent supplier of oil.

Mexico

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Dec 19, 2013

Jordan Experiment Could Be a Model for Sustainable Arab Reform

A new Atlantic Council issue brief, “Stability through Change: Toward a New Political Economy in Jordan,” contends that Jordan could be a promising experiment with economic and political environment in a relatively stable environment, and a model for reform in Arab transition countries. Issue brief author Faysal Itani, a fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik […]

Content

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Apr 7, 2009

Eurasia Energy Center of the Atlantic Council Launched

Eurasia Energy Center of the Atlantic Council Launched Boyko Nitzov, Alexandros Petersen Dinu Patriciu Fellows for Transatlantic Energy Security Washington, D.C. – Dr. Boyko Nitzov and Mr. Alexandros Petersen have been named the first Dinu Patriciu Fellows for Transatlantic Energy Security at the Atlantic Council’s newly established Eurasia Energy Center.  The opening of the Center […]

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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 […]