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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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NATOSource

Mar 30, 2012

NATO’s sea of troubles

By the Economist

From the Economist:  As preparations begin for NATO’s Chicago summit in May, the 63-year-old alliance is facing a perfect storm of problems.

Drones Technology & Innovation

NATOSource

Mar 29, 2012

The 21st Century Force Multiplier: Public—Private Collaboration

By James Stavridis and Evelyn N. Farkas, the Washington Quarterly

From James Stavridis and Evelyn N. Farkas, the Washington Quarterly:  The government and private sector collaborate on a voluntary basis in many small and medium-sized ways to respond to natural and man-made disasters, prevent cyber or terrorist attacks, or to exchange information about the political—business environment in countries of interest.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 29, 2012

Ousting Syria’s Assad through a ‘soft landing’

By David Ignatius, the Washington Post

From David Ignatius, the Washington Post:  Maybe it’s time for Syrian revolutionaries to take “yes” for an answer from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and back a U.N.-sponsored “managed transition” of power there, rather than rolling on toward a civil war

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 29, 2012

The Never-Ending Cold War

By the Editors of the New York Times

From the Editors of the New York Times:  Two decades after the end of the cold war, Mitt Romney still considers Russia to be America’s “No. 1 geopolitical foe.”

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 28, 2012

President Obama’s bad bet on Vladi­mir Putin

By the Editorial Board of the Washington Post

From the Editorial Board of the Washington Post:  The return of Vladi­mir Putin to the Russian presidency ought to have caused the Obama administration to reshape its policy toward the Kremlin.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 28, 2012

Norway increasing its defense budget 7%

By Gerard O'Dwyer, Defense News

From Gerard O’Dwyer, Defense News: The Norwegian government’s white paper on long-term defense spending underscores the need to improve the armed forces’ operational capability

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 28, 2012

NATO: Afghans to take lead in majority of country

By Slobodan Lekic and Deb Riechmann, the AP

From Slobodan Lekic and Deb Riechmann, the AP:  Afghan forces will soon start taking charge of security for three-quarters of the nation’s 28 million people, NATO’s top military commander said Wednesday

United States and Canada

Event Recap

Mar 28, 2012

Egypt’s Transition: Military Rule, Human Rights Challenges, and US Policy Choices

By Jason Harmala

On March 28, The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) and the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East co-hosted a panel discussion focused on Egypt’s ongoing transition and US policy options.

North Africa United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 27, 2012

The west has lost in Afghanistan

By Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times

From Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times:  Five years ago the Americans were refusing to speak to the Taliban. Now the Taliban are refusing to speak to the Americans.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 27, 2012

Obama seeks to defuse controversy on missile comments

By Matt Spetalnick, Reuters

From Matt Spetalnick, Reuters:  U.S. President Barack Obama voiced doubt on Tuesday on the prospects for progress with Moscow on missile defense until after the November U.S. election as he staunchly defended remarks caught on camera the day before with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

United States and Canada
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Cori Fleser

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Helga Flores Trejo

Vice President, Special Envoy Multilateral & Sustainability Affairs, Bayer

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Brazil Economy & Business

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Patricia R. Francis

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Caribbean Economy & Business

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Nathan Freier

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GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Conflict Defense Policy

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Tayte French Lutz

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

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Uri Friedman

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Events

Online Event Thu, June 25, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

What comes next for Peru in 2026?
Americas Economy & Business Elections Latin America
Online Event Thu, June 25, 2026 • 1:45 pm ET

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the Ankara summit agenda

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lays out his priorities for the upcoming Ankara summit.

Europe & Eurasia NATO United States and Canada
Flagship Event Fri, December 11, 2026 • 8:30 am ET

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union