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New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2017

Trump’s Debut at the United Nations

By Ashish Kumar Sen

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19, US President Donald J. Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea, called Iran a “rogue nation” and the nuclear deal with that country “an embarrassment,” said the United States was “prepared to take further action” on Venezuela, and lashed […]

In the News

Sep 19, 2017

El-Gamal Joins CBSN to analyze President Trump’s UNGA Speech

By Jasmine El-Gamal

Watch the full discussion here.

New Atlanticist

Sep 15, 2017

Trump’s Reaction to London Bombing Bolsters ISIS Narrative

By Jasmine El-Gamal and Kathryn Elliott

In a reaction that is sure to bolster the narrative of those claiming responsibility for the attack, US President Donald J. Trump released a series of tweets labeling the incident at London’s Parsons Green subway station on  September 15 an act of terrorism before British authorities had done so. Trump claimed, among other things, that […]

Event Recap

Sep 14, 2017

America’s Role in the World – Global Threats, Global Perspectives

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

On September 14, the Atlantic Council and the Pew Research Center hosted a conversation with a panel of experts to discuss Pew’s latest survey analyzing global perspectives and the greatest risks and threats facing the world today. The report focuses on global perspectives on the greatest risks facing the world today, from national security concerns […]

Report

Sep 14, 2017

Revolution unveiled: A closer look at Iran’s presence and influence in the Middle East

By Phillip Smyth, Tim Michetti, and Owen Daniels

Revolution Unveiled: A Closer Look at Iran’s Presence and Influence in the Middle East, by Phillip Smyth, Tim Michetti, and Owen Daniels, pieces together snapshots of Iran’s influence in the region using photographic analysis, geolocation, social media monitoring, and other methods. Through four case studies, this report systematically examines new or lesser-known methods Iran employs […]

Iran Middle East

Event Recap

Sep 13, 2017

Report Launch – Transforming the Power Sector in Developing Countries: Indonesia’s Diversification Challenge

By Elise Emil

On Wednesday, September 13, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Brent Scowcroft Center’s Asia Security Initiative hosted expert panelists for a discussion on Dr. Ichord’s new report on the power diversification strategy in Indonesia given current political and economic obstacles confronting the country and region. The discussion was moderated by Benjamin Soloway, assistant editor […]

In the News

Sep 12, 2017

Manning in YaleGlobal: Game-Changer: North Korean Provocations Spark Policy Dilemmas

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Sep 12, 2017

El-Gamal Quoted in VOA: Is US Losing a Key Part of the War on Terror?

By Jasmine El-Gamal

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In the News

Sep 10, 2017

Braw in the Financial Times: The Benefits of Conscription are Economic as Well as Military

By Elisabeth Braw

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Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 8, 2017

El-Gamal on CSPAN Discussing Ideology and Terrorism

By Jasmine El-Gamal

Watch the full discussion here

In the News

Sep 8, 2017

Slavin Quoted in The Iran Project on Trump’s View of Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

New Atlanticist

Sep 7, 2017

An Atlantic Council Roadmap for State Department Reform

A new Atlantic Council report that seeks to enhance the US State Department’s effectiveness recommends, among other things, a more results-oriented budget and streamlined foreign aid.  A key recommendation is to use the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as “the platform to build a more robust, effective civilian assistance capacity, empowering it with an […]

United States and Canada

Congressional Relations

Sep 6, 2017

Launch: State Department Reform Report

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

Keynote Speaker The Honorable Ed RoyceChairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee A Conversation with Amb. Thomas PickeringVice PresidentHills and Company Amb. Chester CrockerJames R. Schlesinger Professor of Strategic StudiesGeorgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Amb. David MillerBrent Scowcroft Senior FellowAtlantic Council Rand BeersFormer Deputy Assistant to the Presidentfor Homeland SecurityUS National Security Council […]

In the News

Sep 6, 2017

Atlantic Council Report Featured in the Washington Post: Report Recommends Consolidating State Dept. Foreign Aid Programs Under USAID

Read the full article here.

South & Central Africa United States and Canada

In the News

Sep 5, 2017

Braw in Defense One: Russia Has 100K Troops On the Move. Here’s Why NATO Can’t Do the Same

By Elisabeth Braw

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NATO Russia

In the News

Sep 5, 2017

Braw in Defense One: Russia Has 100K Troops On the Move. Here’s Why NATO Can’t Do the Same

By Elisabeth Braw

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NATO Russia

In the News

Sep 3, 2017

Manning in Global Times: Trump’s Afghan Strategy: Old Wine, New Bottles

By Robert A. Manning

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Afghanistan

In the News

Sep 3, 2017

Metzl in CNN: Trump Has Made a Bad North Korea Situation Even Worse

By Jamie Metzl

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Korea

In the News

Sep 1, 2017

LeBaron in ASFA: U.S. Embassy London in Nine Elms Will Set New Standards for Security and Sustainability. Here Are Some Insights Into How it Got There.

By Richard LeBaron

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In the News

Aug 31, 2017

Vershbow in European Leadership Network: The Target of New US Sanctions is Russia, Not Europe

By Alexander Vershbow

Read the full article here.

Russia
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