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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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In the News

Jun 12, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: How will US protests affect civil-military relations and America’s image?

By Atlantic Council

On June 12, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig and the Cato Institute’s Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they debate how the Trump administration’s response to protests in the United States could affect civil-military relations. They also discuss how racial injustice and the protests […]

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Blog Post

Jun 12, 2020

Two June battles that changed history: Midway and Normandy

By Harlan Ullman

Both battles of Normandy and Midway have been analyzed and re-analyzed in millions of books, research papers and reports. What has been missing, however, is how seemingly minor, secondary or unexpected events became the hinges on which these battles turned, Midway more than Normandy.

United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 11, 2020

Kroenig’s new book reviewed in the National Interest

By Atlantic Council

Army officer Sam Wilkins reviews Matthew Kroenig's new book, "The Return of Great Power Rivalry," and notes that it "represents a much-needed lesson in the hard power advantage of democracies."

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jun 11, 2020

Linscott in Law360: US Could Better Effect WHO Reform From Within

By Atlantic Council

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jun 10, 2020

Why the George Floyd protests went global

By Borzou Daragahi

Rarely if ever has one incident inspired such a broad global movement. Attention has focused not just on the United States and its abuses but also on entire systems of power, racism, and oppression, which have come under scrutiny and criticism in what amounts to a global teach-in.

Human Rights Resilience & Society

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 9, 2020

Binnendijk in Defense News: The folly of a NATO troop withdrawal decision

By Hans Binnendijk

A draw down of US forces in Germany could have consequences for defense and deterrence in Northeastern Europe, NATO's Readiness Initiative, and the transatlantic relationship, writes Hans Binnendijk.

Europe & Eurasia Germany
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Jun 9, 2020

#AlertaVenezuela: June 9, 2020

By Atlantic Council's DFRLab

After the U.S. Embassy in Colombia announced on May 27 that specialized U.S. Army personnel – the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) – would be supporting Colombian security forces with counter-narcotics operations, pro-Maduro media exaggerated the number of U.S. military personnel deployed to the country.

Disinformation Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Jun 8, 2020

The US and Europe have addressed COVID unemployment in divergent ways: The differences are revealing.

By Hung Tran

The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted similar economic devastation around the world, but the United States and Europe have sought to minimize the impact of COVID-related unemployment in divergent ways. Understanding the differences in these responses is critical to grasping the likely long-term impact of this crisis on the transatlantic economy.

Coronavirus European Union

In the News

Jun 8, 2020

Akhtar as a moderator at the University of Lahore Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research: Dr. Tanvi Madan on the China Factor in the Indo-U.S. Relations

By Atlantic Council

China India

New Atlanticist

Jun 8, 2020

Where the US-Brazil relationship is going next

By Larry Luxner

As Brazil and the United States grapple with the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, both countries are trying to chart paths to economic recovery. And according to officials from both countries, the road to renewed growth could include deepening their trade and investment relationship.

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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Katerina Elias-Trostmann

Director, Climate & Nature for Latin America, Salesforce

Millennium Leadership Program

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

Expert bio

Daniel Elkins

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative

Security & Defense United States and Canada

Staff

Gabrielle Ellicott

Program Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

Staff

Alex Elnagdy

Associate Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Energy & Environment

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Jason Emert

Of Counsel, Blank Rome LLP

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Eastern Europe

Advisory Council member

Erika Ender

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America Women
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2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
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