Scowcroft Center Commentary & Analysis

Roundtable with Igor Ivanov, Former Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, November 13, the Atlantic Council hosted His Excellency Mr. Igor Ivanov, President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and former Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. The discussion focused on the prospects for US-Russia relations after elections in both countries and to solicit new ideas for possible collaboration between the two countries.

NATO Priorities after the Election: Afghanistan, Capabilities, Partnerships

By Jason Harmala

On November 8, 2012 the Atlantic Council hosted a members’ conference call with The Honorable Alexander Vershbow, deputy secretary general of NATO, on NATO priorities after the US elections.

Strategy Session with Mari Skare, NATO’s New Special Rep for Women, Peace, and Security

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, November 6, the Atlantic Council hosted Ms. Mari Skåre, NATO’s new Special Representative for Women, Peace, and Security for an off-the-record strategy session. The discussion focused on the implications of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security for NATO policies and missions, particularly in Afghanistan; and others’ experiences on effective […]

Strategy Session with Heidi H. Grant on Eurozone Crisis and US National Security

By Jason Harmala

On Monday, November 5, the Atlantic Council hosted Ms. Heidi Grant, deputy under secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs for an off-the-record strategy session. The discussion focused on how the Eurozone economic turmoil impacted US national security and ways the USAF and the Department of Defense can best engage with regional partners to […]

The Future of Strategic Partnerships in Space

By Jason Harmala

On October 23, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted Charles F. Bolden, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), for a discussion with Barry Pavel, director of the Scowcroft Center.

The New Energy World of 2030

By Jason Harmala

On October 9, the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative hosted Dr. Daniel Yergin for a discussion with Atlantic Council President & CEO Frederick Kempe to discuss his new book The Quest.

Transcript: 2012 Global Citizen Awards

September 21, 2012, the Atlantic Council hosted its annual Global Citizen Awards Dinner in New York City. The Council honored Aung San Suu Kyi, Henry Kissinger, Sadako Ogata, and Quincy Jones. We are also proud to announce the official launch of the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

Atlantic Council Launches the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

By Jason Harmala

On September 21 at the 2012 Global Citizen Awards Dinner, the Atlantic Council’s flagship International Security Program officially became the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security. The Council is launching the Scowcroft Center on its 50th anniversary with the goal of engaging traditional transatlantic allies and new global partners on meeting the urgent policy demands […]