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In the News

Nov 12, 2014

Ullman: 11/11/11

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on the anniversary of November 11, 1918 and the historical significance of that day:

In the News

Nov 11, 2014

Metzl on His New Book, Genesis Code

By Jamie Metzl

Kirkus Reviews profiles Genesis Code, the newest book by Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl:

In the News

Nov 11, 2014

Manning: Cheaper Oil’s Winners and Losers

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for the Los Angeles Times on the recent trend of falling oil prices:

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2014

APEC: A Chance to Calm Regional Tensions

By Robert A. Manning

The pride, stature and global spotlight that comes with holding a major international meeting often becomes a factor influencing the host country’s behavior. As China is hosting the APEC leaders’ meeting, Beijing clearly wants to be seen as a gracious host and a cooperative partner. The APEC meeting occurs in an Asia-Pacific where tensions have […]

China

Event Recap

Nov 10, 2014

The Islamic State and beyond: US military strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

“We have been fighting extremists for over thirteen years now, and we are nowhere near finished,” CENTCOM commander says at the Atlantic Council In a September 10 address to the nation, US President Barack Obama outlined a four-pronged strategy to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) that included a […]

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Nov 9, 2014

Manning: APEC a Chance to Calm Regional Tensions

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Global Times on China’s role in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit: 

China

In the News

Nov 8, 2014

Ullman: The Honeymoon is Over

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Huffington Post on the results of the recent midterm elections:

Commanders Series

Nov 7, 2014

The Islamic State and Beyond: U.S. Military Strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

The Islamic State and Beyond: U.S. Military Strategy in the Middle East Welcome: Barry Pavel, Vice President and Scowcroft Center Director, Atlantic Council Moderator: Jake Tapper, Anchor, “The Lead with Jake Tapper” CNN Speaker: General Lloyd Austin III, Commander, U.S. Central Command Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor (West Tower), Washington, D.C. Time: 11:00 […]

Event Recap

Nov 7, 2014

US-China Rivalry at the Genetic Frontier

By Atlantic Council

The genome is only getting cheaper to map and we will soon be able to store our genetic data in an easily accessible cloud making personalized medicine a near term reality. In addition, we will be able to mark specific traits we want in our children and discourage the spread of hereditary diseases. This is […]

China

In the News

Nov 7, 2014

Metzl on Kim Jong Un’s Rule

By Jamie Metzl

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins CNN’s The Lead to discuss North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and whether he is more dangerous than his father: 

Korea

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Seapower Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

Seapower cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

CNN Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

CNN cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Bloomberg Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

Transcript

Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Jill Tarter

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Keynote Address Speaker:Jill Tarter,Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research,SETI Institute Location: Knight Studio, Newseum, Washington, D.C. Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Transcript byFederal News ServiceWashington, D.C

Transcript

Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Afternoon Session

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Pathways to Collaboration Welcome and Moderator:Damon Wilson,Executive Vice President,Atlantic Council Speakers:Jeff Feige,Chairman of the Board,Space Frontier Foundation John Olson,Vice President, Space Systems,Sierra Nevada Corporation William Pomerantz,Vice President, Special Projects,Virgin Galactic Dale Skran,Deputy Chair, Policy Committee,National Space Society Closing Keynote:Bob Rogers,Founder and Chief Executive Officer,BRC Imagination Arts Location:Newseum, Washington, […]

Transcript

Nov 6, 2014

Final Frontier – Morning Session

By Atlantic Council

The Final Frontier: Renewing America’s Space Program Welcome: Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman (R), Chairman, Atlantic Council; Nazzic Keene, Sector President, Global Markets and Missions Sector, SAIC Presentation: Damon Wilson, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council Keynote Address: Jill Tarter, Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research, SETI Institute Panel Discussion: Sustaining Human Space Exploration Moderator: […]

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Daily Beast Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

The Daily Beast cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Military.com Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

Military.com cites the Atlantitc Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Washington Post Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

The Washington Post cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

USA Today Cites Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

USA Today cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

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