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Event Recap

Oct 8, 2014

Luncheon Conversation

By Atlantic Council

“Kurt Campbell Discusses the US Shift in Foreign Policy Towards the Asia Pacific” Over a luncheon conversation, moderated by Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson, The Hon. Kurt Campbell, founder and CEO of The Asia Group, discussed the United States’ strategic foreign policy shift towards Asia. In his speech, Dr. Campbell discussed the challenges […]

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Oct 8, 2014

Outlook to 2025: The Transatlantic Partnership in Asia

By Atlantic Council

High Powered Panel Discusses What Asia’s Rise Will Look Like by 2025 “In the future, the GDP of China, Japan, and India will be greater than that of the US and the EU”, noted Hans-Christian Hagman, director of strategic analysis for the Government of Sweden, warning that the world eleven years from now will inherently […]

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Oct 8, 2014

Future of US Extended Deterrence in East Asia

By Atlantic Council

On October 6, 2014, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted Secretary Richard Armitage and Dr. Kurt Campbell for the “Future of US Extended Deterrence in East Asia” discussion with an introduction by Chairman Jon Huntsman and moderated by the Scowcroft Center’s director Barry Pavel. This event is a public release of a brief […]

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Oct 8, 2014

Scene Setter: The United States’ and Europe’s Relationship with Asia

By Atlantic Council

On October 7, as part of the Transatlantic Interests in Asia Pacific in 2025 conference, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security in conjunction with the Swedish Foreign Ministry, hosted Helena Sangeland, deputy director general and head of the Department for Asia and the Pacific Region of the Swedish Foreign Ministry for a roundtable discussion […]

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Oct 8, 2014

Keynote: The Rise of China – The True Game Changer

By Atlantic Council

“Geoff Dyer Discusses the Rise of China and the Implications it Will Have on US and European Interests” The second panel of the Atlantic Council’s “Transatlantic Interests in the Asia Pacific in 2025” conference titled “The Rise of China – The True Game Changer”, featured noted Financial Times’ journalist Geoff Dyer in conversation with moderator […]

Art of Future Warfare

Oct 1, 2014

The future of unknown conflict

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council introduced Dave Antony as a nonresident fellow for the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on October 1st, where he will be working on the “Art of Future War” project. The event, moderated by August Cole, the project’s director, featured everything from 3D printers to flying drones which served as the backdrop […]

Conflict Security & Defense

Event Recap

Sep 23, 2014

Former Pentagon Officials Discuss Better Buying Power 3.0 Release

By The Atlantic Council

On September 19, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a conference call on the Department of Defense’s Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative, which was announced earlier that morning. In his speech, Under Secretary Frank Kendall indicated that this third evolution of the DoD’s keystone initiative for improving the defense acquisition management system would […]

Transcript

Sep 19, 2014

Transcript: After the Summit, General Philip M. Breedlove on NATO’s Path Forward

By The Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council After the Summit:General Philip M. Breedlove on NATO’s Path Forward Welcome:Jon Huntsman,Chairman,Atlantic Council Moderator:Frederick Kempe,President and CEO,Atlantic Council Speaker:General Philip Breedlove,NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europeand Commander, U.S. European Command Location: Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Time: 11:00 a.m. EDTDate: Monday, September 15, 2014 Transcript by Federal News Service Washington, D.C.

NATO Security & Defense

Event Recap

Sep 18, 2014

Peace after Gaza: A New Framework for a Changing Landscape

By The Atlantic Council

In the aftermath of seven weeks of conflict in Gaza, regional and international stakeholders are grappling with the day after. Efforts to address short-term issues such as relief and recovery that require immediate attention should not detract from broader issues including lasting stability, development, security, and political pluralism. Does the recent conflict allow for a […]

Commanders Series

Sep 17, 2014

Breedlove: NATO Has Begun Shaping Rapid Response Force

Alliance’s Commander Says New Force Will Include US Troops NATO has begun shaping the strengthened presence in Eastern Europe that the Alliance’s leaders approved ten days ago at their summit conference in Wales, its military commander, US Air Force General Philip Breedlove, said. US troops will be part of the new rapid-response force to be […]

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