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Apr 24, 2014

Atlantic Council Report Calls for India and Pakistan to Reinvest in Economic Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2014 A report released today by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center argues that heavy military spending in India and Pakistan has in fact been detrimental to the citizens of both countries in terms of security and economic growth, and calls on leaders to reinvest in trade and confidence building. In […]


India

Pakistan


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Apr 22, 2014

Premier Diplomat Francis Ricciardone to Lead Atlantic Council’s Hariri Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council today named one of the United States’ most accomplished diplomats, Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr., as a vice president and director of its Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. Ricciardone, who currently serves as the US ambassador to Turkey, will join the Council in September. “At a […]

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Apr 16, 2014

Atlantic Council-Zurich Report Analyzes Global Interconnections of Cyber Risks

New Cyber Risk Report Finds the World Living in Cyber Subprime FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2014 CONTACTSTaleen Ananian: press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993Jennifer Schneider Nowacki: Jennifer.nowacki@zurichna.com, 847.275.4428 Groundbreaking, new Atlantic Council – Zurich Insurance Group report identifies aggregate of interconnected risk that “can no longer be ignored”


Cybersecurity

Security & Defense


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Apr 15, 2014

Barroso, Hagel Among Recipients of Atlantic Council Honors, April 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2014 CONTACT
 Taleen Ananian
 202.778.4993,  press@AtlanticCouncil.org  Barroso, Hagel Among Recipients of Atlantic Council Honors, April 30 Evening includes tribute to EU and NATO enlargements; performance by Ukraine’s Ruslana  WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council on April 30 will present its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards to Chuck Hagel, José Manuel Barroso, Thomas Enders, Ruslana Lyzhychko, andJoseph F. […]

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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 […]


Climate Change & Climate Action

Energy & Environment

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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 […]


Economy & Business

Trade and tariffs

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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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Jan 10, 2011

Zeynep Dereli Appointed as Director of Atlantic Council’s Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum

The Atlantic Council has appointed Zeynep Dereli as Director of the Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum. In this position, Ms. Dereli will manage and develop the Black Sea Forum, broadening and deepening this Council initiative that made great progress in Bucharest in 2009 and Istanbul in 2010 toward strengthening energy, economic and political dialogue […]

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Oct 18, 2010

Marc Grossman Publishes a new Issue Brief Urging the U.S. to Consider a new ‘Triple Crown’ Strategy for European Security

“While the world is certainly a different, more complicated place than it was in 1999, the Obama administration might also find it useful to design a strategy that creates a coherent approach toward the President’s involvement in the NATO, U.S.-EU, and OSCE summits.” Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Atlantic Council Board […]

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Oct 6, 2010

Atlantic Council Will Present its Freedom Awards Dinner in Wrocław, Poland

Wrocław, Poland – In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the founding of Solidarity, the Atlantic Council will present its Freedom Awards dinner in Wrocław, Poland on October 7.

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Sep 17, 2010

Atlantic Council Board Adds 18 New Board Directors

WASHINGTON, DC—At the Annual Board Dinner held Thursday evening, the Atlantic Council Board of Directors officially ratified 18 new Directors.  Nominated by Board Directors and carefully chosen by the Atlantic Council Nominating and Governance and Executive Committees, each new member has a proven track record of deep commitment to the trans-Atlantic community and demonstrated excellence […]

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Sep 17, 2010

The National Intelligence Council and the EU’s Institute for Security Studies Release Report on Prospects for Global Governance

WASHINGTON, DC – Global governance—the collective management of common problems at the international level—is at a critical juncture, according to a new report released today, issued jointly by the ODNI’s National Intelligence Council (NIC) and the European Union’s Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). The report, Global Governance 2025—a follow-on to the NIC’s 2008 report, Global […]

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Sep 2, 2010

British-North American Committee Releases Statement on Corporate Governance by US, UK, and Canadian Executives

WASHINGTON, DC – Public confidence in the running of financial institutions will not be restored without major reform to the way their boards operate. This is a key point in Issues Concerning Effective Corporate Governance, a statement published today by the British-North American Committee (BNAC), which last year was an outspoken early advocate of the […]

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Aug 12, 2010

Atlantic Council Releases Two Issue Briefs on Cyber Defense and Security

Today, the Atlantic Council released new issue briefs examining two key points in the current cyber defense and security debate: the need for an integrated governmental approach and for consensus on the fundamental strategic assumptions. "Cyber Security: An Integrated Governmental Strategy for Progress," authored by former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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Aug 6, 2010

Atlantic Council Launches Georgia Task Force led by Senators Shaheen and Graham

On the second anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war, the Atlantic Council is launching a high-level, bipartisan task force on Georgia, co-chaired by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The task force aims to encourage a bipartisan consensus on policy toward Georgia. Over the coming months, the task force will visit the region […]

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Jul 20, 2010

Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister Speaking on Genocide Denial at Atlantic Council

Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister Speaking on Genocide Denial at Atlantic Council Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, will make a public address on her country’s controversial genocide denial law and other issues at the Atlantic Council (1101 15th Street NW) from 4:30 to 6 pm Tuesday July 20. Rwanda’s Prosecutor General, Martin […]

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Jul 20, 2010

Atlantic Council Advises Ratification of Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties

Atlantic Council Publishes New Issue Brief Urging Ratification of the U.S.-UK and U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties "We now have the best chance since the treaties’ submission to Congress to move towards ratification. The goal should be to vote the treaties out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee before the August recess and obtain the […]

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