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Dec 7, 2016

Eritrea: Coming in from the cold

By Bronwyn Bruton

Eritrea has long been stigmatized as a regional “spoiler” by Washington, and despite little evidence of wrongdoing, the country remains under Security Council sanctions for supporting terrorist groups in Somalia. Now is the time to rethink that relationship, argues Atlantic Council Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton in a new issue brief entitled “Eritrea: Coming […]

Africa
Civil Society

Event Recap

Dec 6, 2016

A measured US strategy for the new Africa

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, December 6, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, in coordination with the Brent Scowcroft Center’s Strategy Initiative, launched the latest Atlantic Council Strategy Paper, “A Measured US Strategy for the New Africa,” authored by Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. Peter Pham, with a foreword by General James L. Jones, […]

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Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Dec 6, 2016

A measured US strategy for the new Africa

By Dr. J. Peter Pham

Africa’s story is increasingly one of economic dynamism that is driven, in part, by political reform and improvements in governance. But, there are also very real security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges that remain to be confronted. The United States has a stake in helping to tackle these challenges, not least because it is in its own national interest to do so.

Africa
East Africa

Event Recap

Nov 29, 2016

Roundtable discussion with Moϊse Katumbi

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, November 29, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Moϊse Katumbi joint opposition candidate for the presidency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and former governor of Katanga Province, for a roundtable discussion on the evolving political situation in the country. Vice President and Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham welcomed participants […]

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the News

Nov 3, 2016

Reuters cites DFRLab article on Russian emails

By Atlantic Council

Reuters cites a Medium article by the DFRLab analyzing the authenticity of leaked emails between top Russian advisors and Ukrainian separatists.

Conflict
Disinformation

In the News

Oct 27, 2016

Foreign Policy features the Atlantic Council’s DFRLab

By Atlantic Council

Foreign Policy cites reports from the DFRLab detailing the number of Russian ships in the Mediterranean and their capabiltiies.

Conflict
Disinformation

In the News

Oct 27, 2016

Newsweek features the Atlantic Council’s DFRLab

By Atlantic Council

Newsweek cites the DFRLab's recent article that analyzes the authenticity of leaked emails from top Russian government officials.

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In the News

Oct 27, 2016

Ars Technica features Atlantic Council’s DFRLab

By Atlantic Council

Ars Technica cites the DFRLab's recent article that analyzes the authenticity of leaked emails from top Russian government officials.

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In the News

Oct 27, 2016

The Washington Free Beacon features Atlantic Council’s DFRLab

By Atlantic Council

The Washington Free Beacon cites a DFRLab report analyzing the authenticity of leaked emails from top Russian government officials.

Disinformation
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In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Defense One features Atlantic Council’s DFRLab on hackers

By Atlantic Council

Defense One featured the DFRLab's extensive reporting on emails from the #SurkovLeaks from top Russian officials and their level of authenticity.

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