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Event Recap

Jun 14, 2017

The Retreat of Western Liberalism: A Fireside Chat with Edward Luce

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

In The Retreat of Western Liberalism, Edward Luce makes a larger statement about the weakening of Western hegemony and the crisis of liberal democracy—of which Donald Trump and his European counterparts are not the cause, but a deeply alarming symptom. Luce argues that the erosion of middle-class incomes has eaten away at liberal democratic consensus, resulting in […]

Event Recap

Jun 9, 2017

Cross-Strait Series: The Next US-Taiwan Arms Sales

By Maxwell Nitto

The Trump administration is said to be drafting a new arms package for Taiwan that could include advanced rocket systems and anti-ship missiles. The package is expected to be significantly larger than one that was shelved at the end of the Obama administration, US officials told Reuters on the eve of a visit to Beijing […]

Indo-Pacific

Commanders Series

May 4, 2017

Commanders Series Event with Chief of Staff of the Army General Mark Milley

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

On May 4, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center for International Security hosted Chief of Staff of the Army General Mark Milley at the Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square in downtown Washington DC. Dr. Nora Bensahel interviewed General Milley after his opening statements and a welcome by former Secretary of the Army John […]

Event Recap

Apr 24, 2017

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Multilateralism in the 21st Century

By Chloe Hanley

On April 14, 2017 the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a conversation with the honorable Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The discussion focused on his vision for the development of the AIIB, its approach to providing financing for Asian infrastructure, and the AIIB’s internal governance process, […]

Indo-Pacific

Event Recap

Apr 19, 2017

Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Middle East

By Maxwell Petersen

On Wednesday, April 19, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and the Global Energy Center co-hosted a conversation on energy innovation and entrepreneurship in the Middle East featuring Dr. Julia Nesheiwat, presidential deputy envoy for hostage affairs at the US Department of State; HE Majid Al-Suwaidi, consul general of the United Arab Emirates in […]

In the News

Mar 30, 2017

Rose Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee on Consequences and Context for Russia’s Violation of the INF Treaty

By Frank Rose

Watch the full hearing here.

In the News

Mar 21, 2017

Breedlove and Vershbow Testify before US Senate Committee on Armed Services on US Policy and Strategy in Europe

By Philip Breedlove and Alexander Vershbow

Read the full testimony here.

Event Recap

Mar 7, 2017

Cross-Strait Series: The Rise of Intra-Asian Defense Cooperation

By Chloe Hanley

On March 7, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a discussion on the rise of intra-Asian defense cooperation, its significance to regional dynamics, and potential implications to the US and global power dynamics. Recent partnerships range from Japan’s defense cooperation with the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as India-Vietnam, Australia-India-Japan-US, Malaysia-Indonesia-Philippines maritime […]

Indo-Pacific

Video

Mar 1, 2017

The Pros and Cons of President Trump’s Defense Budget

Video

Feb 9, 2017

Saab and Daniels on Iran
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