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Feb 24, 2015

Pham on the Evolution of al-Shabaab

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the evolution of al-Shabaab and its transformation into a terrorist group:

In the News

Feb 24, 2015

Slavin: US Experts Converge on Breakout Formula for Iran Talks

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on the nuclear talks with Iran and the importance of the breakout period — a key metric that estimates the time it would take for Iran to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one nuclear bomb:

Iran

In the News

Feb 24, 2015

Manning: China’s Affair with the ‘Other Korea’

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for the National Interest on China’s relationship with North Korea and South Korea:

China Korea

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Schechter: OAS is Nearing the End of the Line

By Peter Schechter

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Director Peter Schechter writes for the Miami Herald on the election of a new secretary-general for the Organization of American States:

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Huntsman on the Mall of America Threat

By Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. joins MSNBC’s The Cycle to discuss Al-Shabaab’s threat against the Mall of America and whether states are prepared for potential terrorist attacks:

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Slavin on Positive Signs for a Nuclear Deal with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins PRI to discuss positive signs that a nuclear deal with Iran could be reached:

Iran

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Breitenbauch: A l’Europe de réaffirmer ses valeurs démocratiques contre le terrorisme

By Henrik Breitenbauch

Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Henrik Breitenbauch writes for French-language newspaper Le Monde on the recent terrorist attacks in Europe:

Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Pham on the Overlapping Terror Groups in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins CNN International to discuss the overlapping terror groups in Africa and how they’ve been capitalizing on vacuums in areas of governance: Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Pavel on the Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Europe

By Barry Pavel

International Business Times quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on why terrorist attacks in Europe have been deadlier than those in the United States:

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Healey on the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Threat

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the potential impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and what it would mean for DHS cybersecurity initiatives:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense