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Current and former White House national security advisers discussed the transfer of power and foreign policy challenges.Topics included the changing role of the national security adviser,…

During this first portion of an Atlantic Council series of discussions on the foreign policy challenges facing the incoming Biden administration, foreign policy experts and former…

Former senior officials from Presidents George H.W. Bush to Barack Obama’s administrations joined a virtual discussion on presidential transitions. Several topics were explored, including…

The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual event discussing the transatlantic economy. Deputy Treasury Secretary Justin Muzinich talked about the U.S. and Europe’s response to the coronavirus…

The Emirati foreign minister discussed the recent agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to normalize diplomatic relations at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. The…

At the second day of the Aspen Security Forum, former National Security Advisers Tom Donilon and Stephen Hadley outlined the main threats to national security. Other topics included the…

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion with former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and former Defense Undersecretary Michele Flournoy on the Afghanistan peace process. Mary…

Former State Department and national security officials discussed the Trump administration’s Iran policy at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Among the witnesses were former National…

The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy…

Former federal government officials spoke at this year’s U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s state leaders summit. In this panel, the experts spoke about America’s role on the global stage…

The U.S. Institute of Peace held a series of panel discussions on efforts to prevent violent extremism in countries with weak or failing governments. In this portion, speakers included Madeleine…

The State Department’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the country’s ongoing peace efforts at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC.…

Defense Secretary James Mattis participated in a conversation with former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley. Secretary Mattis answered questions about the Syria conflict, the war in…

The Bipartisan Policy Center honored former Governor Thomas Kean (R-NJ) and former Representative Lee Hamilton (D-IN) for their work as co-chairs of the 9/11 Commission. Director of…

Mohammad Hanit Atmar, Afghanistan’s national security adviser, spoke about security and politics in his country. He talked about the security environment, counterterrorism efforts,…

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a series of discussions on the future of Iraq and Syria in a post-ISIS era. This portion featured U.S. government and military officials who talked about…

Former national security advisers talked about America’s global leadership role and the state of the so-called liberal world order. They discussed U.S. relations with its allies as well as…

Former National Security Advisers Susan Rice and Stephen Hadley took part in an Aspen Strategy Group forum with policymakers and former diplomats on U.S. global leadership in the modern…

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and three of his predecessors, including Henry Kissinger, talked about the future of the National Security Council. They talked about the evolving…

National Security Adviser Susan Rice spoke about the foreign policy accomplishments under the Obama administration, highlighting the Iran nuclear deal, new relations with Cuba, and the pivot to the…