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In the News

Apr 10, 2014

Stephan on the Best Way to Challenge Russian Aggression

By Maria J. Stephan

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Maria Stephan co-writes for Foreign Policy on how nonviolent resistance may be the key to curbing Russian interferrence in eastern Ukraine: 

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Transcript

Apr 10, 2014

Prepared Testimony of Ian J. Brzezinski

Transatlantic Security Challenges: Central and Eastern Europe Council Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski testified before a panel of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recommending policies dealing with the crisis in Ukraine. His prepared testimony is below.

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FutureSource

Apr 10, 2014

The US and the World Gather in Medellin

By Peter Engelke

This week, Medellin, Colombia is hosting the World Urban Forum, the 7th iteration of the United Nation’s biannual conference series dedicated to the world’s cities. Some 25,000 people from everywhere on Earth are gathering at “WUF7” to discuss the governance challenges, and the unlimited opportunities, that are found in the world’s cities. The scale and […]

In the News

Apr 9, 2014

Brzezinski: Putin Can Withstand Sanctions

By Ian Brzezinski

CNBC quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on Russia’s ability to withstand economic sanctions in the wake of the invasion of Crimea:

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Congressional Relations

Apr 8, 2014

Gen. James Jones: Amid Ukraine Crisis, Congress and NATO Should Help Energize Europe

By New Atlanticist

US Could Export LNG, Back Iraq-Turkey Pipeline General James L. Jones, the former US national security advisor to President Obama, has urged Congress and NATO to act quickly to ensure energy security in Europe in light of the crisis over Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Transcript

Apr 8, 2014

Transcript: Gen. James Jones on Ukraine Crisis

Remarks of General James L. JonesEnergy Security in the Ukraine CrisisEmbassy of Poland/Atlantic CouncilMarch 31, 2014 Thank you, Pawel, for that kind introduction and for your leadership in bringing top executives of the Polish energy industry to Washington at such an important moment. Welcome everyone, particularly to our friends who have traveled far to join […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 7, 2014

Brattberg on NATO’s New SecGen

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg is quoted by OZY on Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s new secretary general:

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In the News

Apr 7, 2014

Benitez: Crimea Response Hurts US Credibility

By Jorge Benitez

NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez is quoted by the Washington Times on the Obama administration’s response to the crisis in Ukraine:

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FutureSource

Apr 3, 2014

Moving to Zero

By Banning Garrett

How much of human productive activity can be moved to “near zero marginal cost”? Jeremy Rifkin’s provocative new book poses the question to our future. The case for “near zero marginal cost” in the digital world is pretty clear, as Rifkin so ably explains. Think of a piece of software (from Microsoft Office to a Beyonce track). […]

Commanders Series

Apr 2, 2014

Breaking Defense Covers Amos Speech

Breaking Defense covers General Amos’ speech at the Atlantic Council:

Congressional Relations

Apr 1, 2014

Senator Warner Discusses Ukraine, Transatlantic Policy, and American Domestic Debates

After several years in which the Defense Department has struggled with continuing resolutions and budget uncertainty, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the interplay of such budget battles — particularly over defense — and geopolitical developments. US Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke on this intersection of America’s domestic politics and its international power at an […]

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Commanders Series

Apr 1, 2014

General Amos Discusses Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Marine Corps

In an era of divergent threats and decreased budgets, the US military is pressed to formulate an overarching strategy that maximizes the limited resources available. The US Marine Corps, the nation’s smallest military branch, will have to confront these challenges with a smaller end-strength level around 175,000 and twenty-one Marine infantry combat battalions. Commandant of […]

United States and Canada

Event Recap

Mar 31, 2014

European Energy Security and the Ukraine Crisis

The Atlantic Council, Grupa Lotos, and the Embassy of Poland to the United States were delighted to host host General James. L Jones, Chairman of the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, former Supreme Allied Commander, and former United States National Security Advisor for a discussion of European Energy Security.  

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In the News

Mar 28, 2014

Brzezinski: Russian Forces “Poised to Move”

By Ian Brzezinski

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski is quoted in USA Today on Ukraine’s preparedness for an invasion by Russian forces:

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In the News

Mar 28, 2014

Ward: Go Big and Stay Home

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Program Assistant Alex Ward writes for U.S. News & World Report on Americans’ contradictory responses to the Obama administration’s foreign policy moves:

In the News

Mar 27, 2014

Brzezinski: Western Powers Weigh Responses To Russia

By Ian Brzezinski

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski joins the Diane Rehm Show to discuss Western powers’ response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Listen here.

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In the News

Mar 27, 2014

Pavel: “We’re a Shooting Incident Away from Civil War” in Ukraine

By Barry Pavel

The Los Angeles Times quotes VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on NATO’s readiness for conflict in Ukraine:

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In the News

Mar 26, 2014

Pavel: Russia’s Aggression Challenges Obama’s Foreign Policy

By Barry Pavel

Bloomberg Businessweek quotes Atlantic Council VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on how Russia’s aggresion in Eastern Europe has altered President Obama’s foreign policy strategy:

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In the News

Mar 26, 2014

Brattberg: Would Sweden Join NATO?

By Erik Brattberg

Deutsche Welle quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg on whether Sweden and Finland will eventually opt to join NATO:

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Event Recap

Mar 25, 2014

The Future of US-Korea Alliance and Extended Deterrence in East Asia

The US-Republic of Korea Defense Treaty, which continues to serve as the cornerstone of the bilateral alliance and underwrite its central role in Washington’s rebalance strategy to the Asia-Pacific, marked its 60th anniversary in 2013. Through extended deterrence and the full range of conventional and nuclear US military capabilities, the United States remains dedicated to […]

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