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May 14, 2012

Atlantic Council Report Calls for Renewed Leadership from NATO Member States

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Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON — On the eve of the Chicago summit, a new Atlantic Council report argues for the enduring importance of NATO, and calls for renewed leadership from the Alliance’s members to ensure NATO’s vibrancy in the decade to come.  Published today by Atlantic Council Board director, former under secretary of state, and former US ambassador […]

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May 9, 2012

National Security and Business Leaders: Law of the Sea is ‘Vital’ to U.S. National Interests

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Jason Harmala

Secretary of Defense, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and CEOs highlight treaty’s benefits to American security and prosperity  WASHINGTON (May 9, 2012)—U.S. national security and business leaders—including Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—today called the Law of the Sea Convention essential to protect American […]

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May 7, 2012

UN Secretary-General Ki-moon Uses Harshest Rhetoric Yet in Call to End Bloodshed in Syria

WASHINGTON, May 7 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tonight escalated the pressure on the international community to stop the violence in Syria, lamenting a “deficit of leadership,” while announcing a new deployment of observers to the country. 

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May 7, 2012

Unilever CEO Polman Recognized With Atlantic Council’s Highest Honor for Business Leadership

WASHINGTON, May 7 – The Atlantic Council today presented its annual Distinguished Business Leadership Award to Unilever CEO Paul Polman for his pioneering efforts in redefining the role of business toward creating more sustainable and equitable growth.

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Apr 25, 2012

Ban Ki-Moon, Prince Harry Among Honorees to Receive Highest Atlantic Council Honors

WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council on May 7 will present its Distinguished Leadership Awards to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Britain’s Prince Harry, Unilever CEO Paul Polman, the Enlisted Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces, and world renowned violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter. “

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Apr 24, 2012

Orhan Taner Appointed Director of Atlantic Council Energy and Economic Summit

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Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Turkish businessman and entrepreneur Orhan Taner as its new director in Istanbul heading the Atlantic Council Energy and Economic Summit, and representing the Council in Turkey. As an accomplished leader and problem-solver, Taner will lend his extensive business development and large-scale […]

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Apr 18, 2012

US Chamber President and CEO Donohue Calls for More Ambitious US-EU Economic Partnership

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Jason Harmala

US Chamber President and CEO Thomas Donohue invoked the historic and deep ties between Europe and the United States, calling on the transatlantic community to “inject more ambition into our own economic partnership,” by completing a US-EU economic and trade pact to lower barriers, converge regulations, and expand job-creating trade and investment.  At an event […]

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Apr 4, 2012

Atlantic Council Recommends New Russia Reset: Partner with Europe to boost Russian economic ties and support for rule of law

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Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON – With Vladimir Putin in power again as president of Russia, the US administration must now forge a new relationship with an often difficult leader. Against this backdrop, the Atlantic Council released an issue brief today, “Rethinking the Russia Reset,” which recommends that US policymakers refocus the reset on creating stronger economic ties between […]

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Mar 28, 2012

Promoting Transatlantic Values in International Engagement

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Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON – A new Atlantic Council issue brief argues that the transatlantic community can transcend its current malaise and best address the challenges of a globalized world by putting the advancement of transatlantic values at the forefront of a more integrated policy of international engagement. Published today by Jeff Lightfoot and Simona Kordosova, respectively deputy […]

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Mar 23, 2012

Atlantic Council Report Calls for Europe to Share More of the Burden Following the US ‘Pivot’ to Asia

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Jason Harmala

WASHINGTON – Europe will need to take on a greater share of the burden in leading crisis management and contingency operations in Europe and its periphery, argues a new Atlantic Council issue brief. Under this transatlantic bargain, the United States will remain steadfast in its Article 5 security commitments, but will focus more of its […]

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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 […]