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AfricaSource

May 3, 2016

Obama’s ‘Commercial Diplomacy’ in Africa

By Kelsey Lilley and Stephanie Sparrow

Barack Obama’s historic election as President of the United States in 2008 was the first time an American of African descent had ever held the United States’ highest position. Because of the President’s Kenyan roots, many Africans were particularly excited for what they hoped would be the start of a new era in relations between […]

Africa Economy & Business

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May 2, 2016

A Private Breakfast with the Minister of Justice of Italy, Andrea Orlando

By Benjamin Knudsen

The Atlantic Council’s boardroom was at capacity for the off-the-record conversation with Italian Justice Minister Andrea Orlando   On April 22, the Atlantic Council hosted the Minister of Justice of Italy, Andrea Orlando, at a private breakfast with key stakeholders from the private and public sectors of the transatlantic community.  Minister Orlando discussed the structural […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Event Recap

May 2, 2016

A Private Dinner at the Residence of the Ambassador of Portugal with Mário Centeno, Finance Minister of Portugal

By Benjamin Knudsen

On the evening of April 15, the Atlantic Council co-hosted a private dinner with the Ambassador of Portugal to the United States, H. E. Domingos Fezas Vital, at his private residence. The guest of honor was Mário Centeno, Minister of Finance of Portugal. He addressed a small group of participants about the recent developments regarding […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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May 2, 2016

A Private Breakfast Conversation with Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Bank of Italy

By Benjamin Knudsen

Global Business & Economics Program Director at the Atlantic Council, Andrea Montanino, sits next to the Governor of the Central Bank of Italy, Iganzio Visco, as he answers questions at a private breakfast to discuss the structural changes occurring in the Italian banking sector.   On April 14, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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May 2, 2016

The European Refugee Surge: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

By Benjamin Knudsen

Head of the IMF Mission to Turkey, Antonio Spilimbergo, presents the findings from a new study conducted by the International Monetary Fund about the true economic effects of the refugee surge on European economies   On April 5, the Atlantic Council hosted Antonio Spilimbergo, Head of the International Monetary Fund Mission to Turkey, who highlighted […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Defense Industrialist

Apr 29, 2016

Not the school solution. Not even close.

By James Hasik

Using the LPTA criterion for the ENCORE III award is very bad idea. Last Friday, the Professional Services Council (PSC) and the IT Alliance for the Public Sector (ITAPS) sent a letter to Defense Under Secretary Frank Kendall about a seemingly innocuous contracting matter. The two trade associations criticized the decision back in March by the […]

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

Trade in Action

Apr 28, 2016

TTIP & Trade in Action – April 27, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

President Obama gave the opening speech for the Hannover Messe Trade Fair earlier this week.  The next morning, he gave joint remarks with Chancellor Merkel about the US-German trade relationship  before touring the event.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Apr 28, 2016

Launch of the EuroGrowth Initiative: A Road Map for European Growth with European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen, March 2

By Benjamin Knudsen

European Commission Vice President for Jobs, Growth, Investment, and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, gives the keynote speech at the launch of the EuroGrowth Initiative: A Road Map for European Growth.   On March 2, Jyrki Katainen, European Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment, and Competitiveness, delivered his vision for a stronger Europe at the Atlantic Council. His […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Apr 28, 2016

Egypt’s New Economic Team and New Economic Plan

By Mohsin Khan and Elissa Miller

Since the January 2011 uprising, the Egyptian economy has been floundering. Economic growth has averaged a dismal 2.5 percent a year, the average unemployment rate has been close to 13 percent, with youth unemployment reaching 35-40 percent, and inflation in the double digits.

Economy & Business North Africa

In the News

Apr 26, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Bloomberg BNA on TTIP Negotiations

By Andrea Montanino

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Economy & Business European Union

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