Scowcroft Center Commentary & Analysis

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Dec 4, 2012

Global Perspectives on Europe’s Strategic Future

By Jason Harmala

On December 4th, The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with Michael Clark, director general, RUSI, moderated by Jeff Lightfoot, deputy director, Brent Scowcroft Center for International Security.

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Dec 4, 2012

Pre-Briefing of the Global Trends 2030 Report

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, December 4, the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative, of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, hosted Dr. Mathew J. Burrows, counselor, US National Intelligence Council (NIC) for a talk about the soon-to-be released Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds report.

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Dec 3, 2012

Agenda | Global Trends 2030

By Rachel Weatherly

US Leadership in a Post-Western World Click on each panel for a summary, full video, and trancript

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Dec 3, 2012

The World of 2030: Security and Military Implications for NATO

By Jason Harmala

On December 3, 2012, the Atlantic Council and NATO’s Allied Command Transformation organized a strategic foresight workshop on “The World of 2030: Security and Military Implications for NATO.”

NATO Security & Defense

Transcript

Nov 27, 2012

Transcript: Perspectives on National Security Challenges in the 21st Century

By Jason Harmala

LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT (RET.): Good evening. It’s nice to welcome you all here for this important session featuring Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our subject today is one of the top priorities of the current administration: to execute a defense strategy that maximizes the limited resources available […]

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Nov 27, 2012

Perspectives on National Security Challenges in the 21st Century

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on November 27 hosted a discussion with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral James A. (Sandy) Winnefeld, Jr.

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Nov 13, 2012

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.

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Nov 8, 2012

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.

NATO Security & Defense

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Nov 6, 2012

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 […]

NATO Security & Defense

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Nov 5, 2012

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 […]

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