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The countries of the Western Hemisphere have been closely connected economically, politically, and socially for most of their modern existence. Growing trade links, increased migrant and refugee flows, internal challenges of corruption and crime, and spillover from failed states are making these connections more important and require closer cooperation between governments and societies to maintain stability, address common challenges, and maximize prosperity across all of the Americas

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Event Recap

Apr 9, 2012

The Future of the United States Air Force: Prospects for Partnerships and International Cooperation

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 9, the Atlantic Council held a public address and conversation with Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Norton Schwartz.

United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2012

Mideast Leaders Visit US, Seek Support and Understanding

By Barbara Slavin

The United States may be seen by some as a declining global power. But that hasn’t stopped several Middle Eastern politicians from visiting Washington this week in hopes of attracting US support — or at least neutrality — for their causes.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Apr 6, 2012

NATO nations must help restore order in Mali

By the Editors of the Washington Post

From the Editors of the Washington Post:  The United States and its NATO allies took a big risk in Libya last year — not by supporting the rebellion against dictator Moammar Gaddafi but by doing little to help the victorious rebels with security after the war.

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NATOSource

Apr 6, 2012

NATO can’t let Macedonia fall by the wayside at Chicago

By Sally Painter, the HIll

From Sally Painter, the HIll:  The North Atlantic Treaty provides that any European state that qualifies for membership and that can contribute to the alliance’s security is eligible for membership. Macedonia is highly qualified on both of these fronts.

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NATOSource

Apr 5, 2012

Clinton outlines 3 primary NATO summit goals

By the AP

From the AP:  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined the goals of the upcoming NATO Summit during a speech in Virginia on Tuesday, saying the alliance would focus on defining the next phase of transition in Afghanistan.

NATO Security & Defense

NATOSource

Apr 4, 2012

54 members of Congress urge Obama to invite Macedonia into NATO

By the Hill

From the Hill: Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) and a bipartisan group of 53 other House members called on President Obama late last week to ensure that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) invites Macedonia to the group during a planned May summit meeting in Chicago.

The Balkans United States and Canada

NATOSource

Apr 4, 2012

Clinton to NATO conference: ‘We are now in a battle for the future’

By the Department of State

From the Department of State:  Excerpts from remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the World Affairs Council 2012 NATO Conference

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NATOSource

Apr 4, 2012

Clinton: ACT makes ‘NATO more resilient and more innovative’

By the Department of State

From the Department of State: Excerpts from remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to NATO Allied Commander Transformation staff members

NATO Security & Defense

NATOSource

Apr 4, 2012

On this date: Twelve Foreign Ministers sign North Atlantic Treaty in Washington

By the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

From the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum:  The North Atlantic Treaty–the first peacetime military alliance ever concluded by the United States–was signed by the foreign ministers of the twelve signatory nations on April 4, 1949.

United States and Canada

Event Recap

Apr 3, 2012

Luncheon Colloquium on Africa Strategy with Lieutenant-General Jean-Paul Perruche

By Adrienne Chuck

On April 3, the Michael S. Ansari Africa Center organized a luncheon colloquium today for Lieutenant-General (ret.) Jean-Paul Perruche, research director for Euro-Atlantic security at the French Ministry of Defense’s Institute for Strategic Research-École Militaire (IRSEM) and a member of Atlantic Council’s Strategic Advisors Group, and Maya Kandel, research fellow at IRSEM.

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