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In the News

Aug 2, 2015

Manning on China’s World War II Parade

By Robert A. Manning

The Washington Times quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning on why no-shows are likely for China’s World War II parade amid rising tensions with the West and its neighbors:

China

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Aug 2, 2015

Huntsman on Chinese Cyber Espionage

By Jon Huntsman

Newsmax quotes Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. from an interview with AM 970 New York’s The Cats Roundtable in an article on why the United States needs to formulate a stronger response to Chinese cyber espionage:

China Cybersecurity

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Aug 2, 2015

Huntsman on US Response to China Hacks

By Jon Huntsman

The Hill quotes Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. in an article on why the United States needs to develop a stronger response to Chinese hacking:

China Cybersecurity

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Aug 2, 2015

Saab on Gulf Shared Missile Defense System

By Bilal Y. Saab

The National quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on the logistics of creating and implementing a shared missile defense system among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states: 

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

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Aug 2, 2015

Hawthorne on Egypt’s Economic Reforms

By Amy Hawthorne

Bloomberg Business quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne on Egypt’s economic reforms, as discussed during Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Egypt:

North Africa

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Aug 2, 2015

Hof on Why Iran Won’t Give up Syria

By Frederic Hof

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof in an article about why Iran won’t give up on its efforts to support the Assad regime in Syria:

Iran Syria

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Aug 2, 2015

Bruton on Obama’s Human Rights Agenda

By Bronwyn Bruton

Daily Nation quotes Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton on the influence of President Obama’s human rights agenda during his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia:

East Africa Ethiopia

In the News

Aug 1, 2015

Ricciardone on Kurdish Role in US-Turkey Military Deal

By Francis J. Ricciardone

Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis J. Ricciardone joins NPR’s Weekend Edition to discuss how Kurdish militias appear to be sidelined by a new US-Turkey military deal to combat ISIS:

Syria Turkey

In the News

Jul 31, 2015

Hawthorne on Kerry’s Visit to Egypt

By Amy Hawthorne

Bloomberg quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne on Secretary of State John Kerry’s upcoming visit to Egypt and its significance for US-Egyptian relations: 

North Africa

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Jul 31, 2015

Hof on Managing Expectations After Iran Deal

By Frederic C. Hof

The New York Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on why it is naive to think that a nuclear deal with Iran will help resolve other conflicts in the Middle East:

Iran Syria