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The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center invites you to their first annual Freedom and Prosperity Conference on Thursday, February 2, from 9:30am-4:00pm ET.Our organization’s experts and featured scholars from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Columbia University in New York, the London School of Economics, Mackenzie Presbyterian University of Brazil, and University of Navarra of Spain will present their research on the importance of freedom in promoting prosperity in developing countries.The event will also include a conversation between <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/frederick-kempe/">Fred Kempe</a>, CEO of the Atlantic Council, and Michael Fisch, founder and CEO of American Securities and chairman of the advisory council of the Freedom of Prosperity Center, as well as contributions from current and former officials from Egypt, Mexico, and Tunisia.If you would like to participate in the event in person, please send an email to <a target="_blank" href="mailto:jstoren@atlanticcouncil.org">jstoren@atlanticcouncil.org</a> to register. Please be aware that space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.PresentersH.E. Khemaies Jhinaoui President, Tunisian Council on Foreign Relations; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, TunisiaClara Volintiru Professor, University of Bucharest, Romania; Director, Bucharest Office, German Marshall Fund and Black Sea TrustCamelia Crisan Assistant Professor, National School of Political Science and Public Administration (SNSPA); Managing Director, Project Romania 2030Markus Jaeger Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University; Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations Center for International DevelopmentIgnacio Campomanes Resident Fellow, Center for International Development, Navarra University, SpainMohamed Farid Senator, Egypt; Co-founder, Cairo Liberal ClubVladimir Fernandes Maciel Professor, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, BrazilVanessa Rubio-Marquez Professor and Associate Dean for Extended Education, London School of Economics; Former Senator and Deputy Minister, MexicoBen Powell Executive Director and Professor, Texas Tech UniversityParth Shah Founder, Centre for Civil Society, India; Director, Indian School of Public Policy

The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center invites you to their first annual Freedom and Prosperity Conference on Thursday, February 2, from 9:30am-4:00pm ET.Our organization’s experts and featured scholars from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Columbia University in New York, the London School of Economics, Mackenzie Presbyterian University of Brazil, and University of Navarra of Spain will present their research on the importance of freedom in promoting prosperity in developing countries.The event will also include a conversation between <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/frederick-kempe/">Fred Kempe</a>, CEO of the Atlantic Council, and Michael Fisch, founder and CEO of American Securities and chairman of the advisory council of the Freedom of Prosperity Center, as well as contributions from current and former officials from Egypt, Mexico, and Tunisia.If you would like to participate in the event in person, please send an email to <a href="mailto:jstoren@atlanticcouncil.org">jstoren@atlanticcouncil.org</a> to register. Please be aware that space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.PresentersH.E. Khemaies Jhinaoui President, Tunisian Council on Foreign Relations; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, TunisiaClara Volintiru Professor, University of Bucharest, Romania; Director, Bucharest Office, German Marshall Fund and Black Sea TrustCamelia Crisan Assistant Professor, National School of Political Science and Public Administration (SNSPA); Managing Director, Project Romania 2030Markus Jaeger Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University; Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations Center for International DevelopmentIgnacio Campomanes Resident Fellow, Center for International Development, Navarra University, SpainMohamed Farid Senator, Egypt; Co-founder, Cairo Liberal ClubVladimir Fernandes Maciel Professor, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, BrazilVanessa Rubio-Marquez Professor and Associate Dean for Extended Education, London School of Economics; Former Senator and Deputy Minister, MexicoBen Powell Executive Director and Professor, Texas Tech UniversityParth Shah Founder, Centre for Civil Society, India; Director, Indian School of Public Policy

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Vladimir Putin’s invasion brought mass destruction to Ukraine and its people and has dealt a blow to Europe’s security. While Ukraine stands firm, the West has displayed unprecedented unity and support for Ukraine and against Russia—with the United Kingdom playing a leading and vocal role in supplying Kyiv with humanitarian, financial, and military assistance.The West’s support has been critical to Ukraine’s success, but the war is far from over. Moscow has increased attacks against Ukraine’s cities and civilian infrastructure and prioritized dissolving transatlantic unity on Ukraine. Ukraine’s counteroffensives in the east and south continue, but officials have already stressed the need for additional Western support to continue pushing Russian forces out of the occupied territories.As a vocal supporter of Ukraine and transatlantic unity during his premiership, Boris Johnson joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the importance of Western unity and support for Ukraine and what more can be done against the threat Russia poses.The discussion will take place over Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register via the link below.&nbsp;After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom.<h3>Featuring</h3>Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdomof Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vladimir Putin’s invasion brought mass destruction to Ukraine and its people and has dealt a blow to Europe’s security. While Ukraine stands firm, the West has displayed unprecedented unity and support for Ukraine and against Russia—with the United Kingdom playing a leading and vocal role in supplying Kyiv with humanitarian, financial, and military assistance.The West’s support has been critical to Ukraine’s success, but the war is far from over. Moscow has increased attacks against Ukraine’s cities and civilian infrastructure and prioritized dissolving transatlantic unity on Ukraine. Ukraine’s counteroffensives in the east and south continue, but officials have already stressed the need for additional Western support to continue pushing Russian forces out of the occupied territories.As a vocal supporter of Ukraine and transatlantic unity during his premiership, Boris Johnson joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the importance of Western unity and support for Ukraine and what more can be done against the threat Russia poses.The discussion will take place over Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register via the link below.&nbsp;After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom.<h3>Featuring</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-837x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-837x1024.jpg 837w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-245x300.jpg 245w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-768x939.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-1256x1536.jpg 1256w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-1675x2048.jpg 1675w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bojo_Pic-572x700.jpg 572w" sizes="100vw" width="837"></figure>Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

A Conversation with Boris Johnson: Sustaining Support to Ukraine

In an age marked by increasing polarization, institutional distrust, media echo chambers, and deepening divides across political and ideological lines, global leaders are faced with unique challenges as they seek to find common ground and establish trust with their stakeholders. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer delves into today’s biggest challenges to identify opportunities for building trust, unity, and common purpose, and provides a guide for CEOs and other societal leaders to build cooperation in a polarized, fragmented world.The event will feature a moderated discussion with PR mogul Richard Edelman – the driving force behind the annual Trust Barometer survey that has positioned Edelman as a global thought leader on the topic of trust and reputation management. Now in his second decade as CEO of one of the world’s largest PR firms, Richard is widely regarded as a captain of industry for his game-changing vision and out-of-the-box thinking.<h2>Featuring</h2>Richard Edelman CEO EdelmanFrederick Kempe President and CEO Atlantic Council

2023 Edelman Trust Barometer: A Conversation with Richard Edelman

In 2022, sanctions formed a critical element of the West’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Those sanctions led to a contraction of the Russian economy, cut off Putin’s cronies from their lavish lifestyles in the West, and degraded Russia’s ability to invest in critical advanced technologies, including in its defense industry. At the same time, the ramifications for Russia’s economy have not been as drastic as many observers expected, and Kremlin-linked companies have found ways to evade sanctions and prop up Moscow’s war efforts.What are the true impacts of Western sanctions against Russia? How will sanctions impact the Russian economy over the coming months and years? What more can Western countries do to improve their enforcement and the efficacy of sanctions? Vladimir Milov, vice president of international advocacy for the Free Russia Foundation, joins the Atlantic Council and a panel of experts to discuss his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.martenscentre.eu/publication/beyond-the-headlines-the-real-impact-of-western-sanctions-on-russia/">new report</a> on the real impact of Russian sanctions.<h2>Speakers</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/daniel-fried/">Ambassador Daniel Fried</a> Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/charles-lichfield/">Charles Lichfield</a> Deputy Director and C. Boyden Gray Senior Fellow, GeoEconomics Center Atlantic CouncilVladimir Milov Vice President, International Advocacy Free Russia FoundationElina Ribakova Deputy Chief Economist Institute for International FinanceLeonid Volkov Chief of Staff for Alexei Navalny; Political Director Alexei Navalny’s Team

In 2022, sanctions formed a critical element of the West’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Those sanctions led to a contraction of the Russian economy, cut off Putin’s cronies from their lavish lifestyles in the West, and degraded Russia’s ability to invest in critical advanced technologies, including in its defense industry. At the same time, the ramifications for Russia’s economy have not been as drastic as many observers expected, and Kremlin-linked companies have found ways to evade sanctions and prop up Moscow’s war efforts.What are the true impacts of Western sanctions against Russia? How will sanctions impact the Russian economy over the coming months and years? What more can Western countries do to improve their enforcement and the efficacy of sanctions? Vladimir Milov, vice president of international advocacy for the Free Russia Foundation, joins the Atlantic Council and a panel of experts to discuss his <a href="https://www.martenscentre.eu/publication/beyond-the-headlines-the-real-impact-of-western-sanctions-on-russia/">new report</a> on the real impact of Russian sanctions.<h2>Speakers</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/daniel-fried/">Ambassador Daniel Fried</a> Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/charles-lichfield/">Charles Lichfield</a> Deputy Director and C. Boyden Gray Senior Fellow, GeoEconomics Center Atlantic CouncilVladimir Milov Vice President, International Advocacy Free Russia FoundationElina Ribakova Deputy Chief Economist Institute for International FinanceLeonid Volkov Chief of Staff for Alexei Navalny; Political Director Alexei Navalny’s Team

The Real Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia

Please join the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center’s</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a> program for a public conversation on, “The Near Crisis Project: Why What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” on Friday, January 27, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET in person and via Zoom. This event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers from the University of Utah’s Near Crisis Project. Register by clicking the button above.Why do some near-crises escalate to crises and others defuse? How can policy makers in Washington DC and beyond manage the risk of escalation? And how can the United States and its allies predict when a crisis could—or will—occur? In a new research initiative, a multi-university team advance the concept of ‘near crisis.’ When there is a perceived threat to basic values and a finite time to respond (though no large-scale military hostilities for the moment), the dispute has not yet tipped into a full-blown crisis. At a time when the United States and its allies are faced with Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, an increasingly aggressive China, and North Korea’s launch of missiles over Japan, these researchers provide new tools and insights to help policymakers identify and de-escalate potential flashpoints around the globe. By studying the crises of the past, this research team identifies potential crises and paints a broader picture of the full escalation cycle. On January 27, we will discuss how different tools of national power—from hybrid warfare to economic and diplomatic sanctions—can help defuse near crises before they escalate and threaten the rules-based international order.

Please join the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center’s</a> <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a> program for a public conversation on, “The Near Crisis Project: Why What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” on Friday, January 27, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET in person and via Zoom. This event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers from the University of Utah’s Near Crisis Project. Register by clicking the button above.Why do some near-crises escalate to crises and others defuse? How can policy makers in Washington DC and beyond manage the risk of escalation? And how can the United States and its allies predict when a crisis could—or will—occur? In a new research initiative, a multi-university team advance the concept of ‘near crisis.’ When there is a perceived threat to basic values and a finite time to respond (though no large-scale military hostilities for the moment), the dispute has not yet tipped into a full-blown crisis. At a time when the United States and its allies are faced with Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, an increasingly aggressive China, and North Korea’s launch of missiles over Japan, these researchers provide new tools and insights to help policymakers identify and de-escalate potential flashpoints around the globe. By studying the crises of the past, this research team identifies potential crises and paints a broader picture of the full escalation cycle. On January 27, we will discuss how different tools of national power—from hybrid warfare to economic and diplomatic sanctions—can help defuse near crises before they escalate and threaten the rules-based international order.

The Near Crisis Project: Why What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

The Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a>‘s workshop on destigmatizing failure and promoting business risk through policies and culture in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region will be held on Tuesday, January 24th from 10:00 am-11:30 am ET/6:00-7:30 pm KSA.This workshop is part of the new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/">WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship</a>, led by the Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a> in cooperation with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with support from US Embassy Riyadh, PepsiCo, and UPS. The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee is the program’s in-person event partner. The yearlong program from March 2022 – March 2023 enables <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/about-the-win-fellowship-inaugural-cohort/">thirty-three Saudi women entrepreneurs</a> to enhance their networks, gain practical knowledge, and develop US-Saudi people to people and business ties that will help them scale their business locally, regionally, and globally.<h2>Opening remarks</h2>Jeff Reid Founding Director, Georgetown EntrepreneurshipInitiative McDonough School of Business<h2>Featuring</h2>Dalal Almutlaq Co Founder and Managing Director The Local Agency Saudi ArabiaHelen Al Uzaizi CEO BizWorld UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, EgyptKelly Blackaby Managing Partner Entail SolutionsHela Cheikhrouhou Regional Vice President, Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan International Finance CorporationThereshini Peter Chief Financial Officer for MENA Visa<h2>Moderated by</h2>Jamila El-Dajani Co-Chair of Women in Business Committee American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia

The Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a>‘s workshop on destigmatizing failure and promoting business risk through policies and culture in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region will be held on Tuesday, January 24th from 10:00 am-11:30 am ET/6:00-7:30 pm KSA.This workshop is part of the new <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/">WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship</a>, led by the Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a> in cooperation with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with support from US Embassy Riyadh, PepsiCo, and UPS. The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee is the program’s in-person event partner. The yearlong program from March 2022 – March 2023 enables <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/about-the-win-fellowship-inaugural-cohort/">thirty-three Saudi women entrepreneurs</a> to enhance their networks, gain practical knowledge, and develop US-Saudi people to people and business ties that will help them scale their business locally, regionally, and globally.<h2>Opening remarks</h2>Jeff Reid Founding Director, Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative McDonough School of Business<h2>Featuring</h2>Dalal Almutlaq Co Founder and Managing Director The Local Agency Saudi ArabiaHelen Al Uzaizi CEO BizWorld UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, EgyptKelly Blackaby Managing Partner Entail SolutionsHela Cheikhrouhou Regional Vice President, Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan International Finance CorporationThereshini Peter Chief Financial Officer for MENA Visa<h2>Moderated by</h2>Jamila El-Dajani Co-Chair of Women in Business Committee American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia

Destigmatizing Failure and Promoting Business Risk Through Policies and Culture

The Atlantic Council is pleased to host the launch of the report&nbsp;“Stopping the kleptocrats: A strategy for the United States and Europe to address weaponized corruption.”&nbsp;This hybrid event will take place&nbsp;on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. ET&nbsp;at the Atlantic Council office and will be streamed virtually. This event will feature&nbsp;US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse&nbsp;as a keynote speaker and Minister of Justice of Bulgaria Krum Zarkov in a concluding spotlight conversation. Breakfast will also be provided to attendees.Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies embarked on an unprecedented campaign against the Kremlin and its allies, freezing and seizing assets that they had abroad to place more sanctions pressure on the Kremlin. However, the sheer scale of these assets raised the question of why the transatlantic community was so willing to do business with kleptocrats not only in Russia, but across the world.This event will launch our upcoming report&nbsp;Stopping the kleptocrats: A strategy for the United States and Europe to address weaponized corruption. The event aims to highlight the findings of our upcoming report on weaponized corruption and regulatory and enforcement weaknesses in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union against illicit finance. In addition to drawing attention to regulatory and enforcement weakness against illicit finance in those jurisdictions, the panel will also discuss the report’s proposal for greater transatlantic coordination on anti-corruption reforms, particularly its call to establish a US-UK-EU Transatlantic Anti-Corruption Coordination Council (TACC).

Report Launch: Stopping the Kleptocrats

In its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has destroyed critical civilian infrastructure, bombed cities and towns across the country, and forced the largest refugee migration in Europe since the Second World War. Advanced planning and preparation are needed now to ensure Ukraine’s survival and success as it rebuilds from the destruction wrought by Russian brutality. <a target="_blank" href="https://cepr.org/">The Center for Economic Policy Research</a>’s new book “<a target="_blank" href="https://cepr.org/system/files/publication-files/178114-paris_report_1_rebuilding_ukraine_principles_and_policies.pdf">Rebuilding Ukraine: Principles and Policies</a>” outlines the groundwork necessary for future recovery efforts in Ukraine, from European Union integration to energy infrastructure to international aid oversight. The book provides sector-by-sector analysis to inform policymakers and the public on expert approaches to transform and modernize Ukraine. &nbsp;What are the most pressing reconstruction challenges facing Ukraine? How can Western countries and aid organizations best support rebuilding efforts in Ukraine?<h2>Speakers</h2>Anders Åslund Senior Fellow Stockholm Free World ForumRichard Green Professor, Sol Price School of Public Policy University of Southern CaliforniaVladyslav Rashkovan Alternative Executive Director International Monetary FundIlona Sologub Director of Political and Economic Research Kyiv School of Economics

In its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has destroyed critical civilian infrastructure, bombed cities and towns across the country, and forced the largest refugee migration in Europe since the Second World War. Advanced planning and preparation are needed now to ensure Ukraine’s survival and success as it rebuilds from the destruction wrought by Russian brutality. <a href="https://cepr.org/">The Center for Economic Policy Research</a>’s new book “<a href="https://cepr.org/system/files/publication-files/178114-paris_report_1_rebuilding_ukraine_principles_and_policies.pdf">Rebuilding Ukraine: Principles and Policies</a>” outlines the groundwork necessary for future recovery efforts in Ukraine, from European Union integration to energy infrastructure to international aid oversight. The book provides sector-by-sector analysis to inform policymakers and the public on expert approaches to transform and modernize Ukraine. &nbsp;What are the most pressing reconstruction challenges facing Ukraine? How can Western countries and aid organizations best support rebuilding efforts in Ukraine?<h2>Speakers</h2>Anders Åslund Senior Fellow Stockholm Free World ForumRichard Green Professor, Sol Price School of Public Policy University of Southern CaliforniaVladyslav Rashkovan Alternative Executive Director International Monetary FundIlona Sologub Director of Political and Economic Research Kyiv School of Economics

Book Launch: Rebuilding a Prosperous Postwar Ukraine

The 2023 Forum will have a special focus on the challenge of managing energy security priorities and decarbonization efforts in tandem, including the continuing impact of the crisis in Ukraine on the energy transition. This 2-day conference starts at 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi and virtually at 12:00 AM midnight ET.From January 14-15, 2022, the Atlantic Council <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-energy-center/">Global Energy Center</a> will host its annual Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi, as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.Over the past six years, the Forum has become the go-to conference on the geopolitics of the energy transition, where industry and foreign policy leaders set the energy agenda for the year ahead and examine the geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the changing energy system.

The 2023 Forum will have a special focus on the challenge of managing energy security priorities and decarbonization efforts in tandem, including the continuing impact of the crisis in Ukraine on the energy transition. This 2-day conference starts at 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi and virtually at 12:00 AM midnight ET.From January 14-15, 2022, the Atlantic Council <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-energy-center/">Global Energy Center</a> will host its annual Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi, as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.Over the past six years, the Forum has become the go-to conference on the geopolitics of the energy transition, where industry and foreign policy leaders set the energy agenda for the year ahead and examine the geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the changing energy system.

2023 Global Energy Forum

Vladimir Putin’s invasion brought mass destruction to Ukraine and its people and has dealt a blow to Europe’s security. While Ukraine stands firm, the West has displayed unprecedented unity and support for Ukraine and against Russia—with the UK playing a leading and vocal role in supplying Kyiv with humanitarian, financial, and military assistance.The West’s support has been critical to Ukraine’s success, but the war is far from over. Moscow has increased attacks against Ukraine’s cities and civilian infrastructure and prioritized dissolving transatlantic unity on Ukraine. As Ukraine and the West approach winter and economic and energy crises loom, unity will remain critical to Ukraine and the future of the Western security order. Ukraine’s counteroffensives in the east and south continue, but officials have already stressed the need for additional Western support to continue pushing Russian forces out of the occupied territories.As a vocal supporter of Ukraine and transatlantic unity during his premiership, Boris Johnson joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the importance of Western unity and support for Ukraine and what more can be done against the threat Russia poses.

What does the global economy have in store for 2023? Many countries, including the US, enter the year with an elevated risk of recession and inflation rates significantly above target ranges. The Federal Reserve is faced with a choice to continue its rate hikes or begin to pivot.&nbsp;China is now breaking from its zero-COVID strategy which pushed its own growth below 5 percent for only the second time in thirty years. Meanwhile, some emerging markets and developing economies face a looming risk of sovereign debt default.&nbsp;In the eurozone, energy prices have come off their record highs but the risk of a prolonged downturn in 2023 and beyond is threatening.&nbsp;The year 2022 was supposed to see the global economy emerge from the grip of the pandemic and steady itself. Instead, war in Europe and stubbornly high inflation have remade the global economic landscape.&nbsp;Join Jan Hatzius, chief economist for Goldman Sachs, and Megan Greene, senior fellow at Harvard University and global chief economist of the Kroll Institute, on January 11that 10:00 am ET for a conversation on the outlook for the global economy in 2023.<h2>Speakers</h2>Jan Hatzius Chief Economist Goldman SachsMegan Greene Senior Fellow Harvard University; Global Chief Economist The Kroll Institute<h2>Moderator</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/julia-friedlander/">Josh Lipsky</a> Director, GeoEconomics Center Atlantic Council

What does the global economy have in store for 2023? Many countries, including the US, enter the year with an elevated risk of recession and inflation rates significantly above target ranges. The Federal Reserve is faced with a choice to continue its rate hikes or begin to pivot.&nbsp;China is now breaking from its zero-COVID strategy which pushed its own growth below 5 percent for only the second time in thirty years. Meanwhile, some emerging markets and developing economies face a looming risk of sovereign debt default.&nbsp;In the eurozone, energy prices have come off their record highs but the risk of a prolonged downturn in 2023 and beyond is threatening.&nbsp;The year 2022 was supposed to see the global economy emerge from the grip of the pandemic and steady itself. Instead, war in Europe and stubbornly high inflation have remade the global economic landscape.&nbsp;Join Jan Hatzius, chief economist for Goldman Sachs, and Megan Greene, senior fellow at Harvard University and global chief economist of the Kroll Institute, on January 11th at 10:00 am ET for a conversation on the outlook for the global economy in 2023.<h2>Speakers</h2>Jan Hatzius Chief Economist Goldman SachsMegan Greene Senior Fellow Harvard University; Global Chief Economist The Kroll Institute<h2>Moderator</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/julia-friedlander/">Josh Lipsky</a> Director, GeoEconomics Center Atlantic Council

Soft Landing? The Global Economy in 2023

In partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, the Nigeria Bank of Industry, and Axxess, and in cooperation with Semafor, the Atlantic Council will host a public high-level event focused on Africa’s creative industries on the margins of the 2022 US-Africa Leaders Summit on December 13-15 in Washington, DC.Over the past two decades, African markets have unleashed the most significant digital revolution globally. Those markets stretch across a continent that not only includes 17 percent of the entire global population, but also hosts the youngest population in the world: 40 percent of the total population is age fifteen or younger. With the development of streaming services, mobile banking, and digital currencies, the digital economy has become vital for African nations and their partners.In fashion, from Dior to Louis Vuitton, the luxury market is influenced by African culture. In film, successful movies like Black Panther feature African artists. Additionally, streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ have increased their reach to African audiences. In the music industry, Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid have signed with major American music labels.The Atlantic Council is the only global think tank in Washington, DC, that has placed African creative industries at the center of its work having authored the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/getting-creative-about-development-2/">first report in 2018 </a>and hosted the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/africa-center/africa-creative-industries-summit/">Africa Creative Industries Summit of Washington in October 2021</a> at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Arts. From the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/sports-business-forum/">Sports Business Forum</a> in Senegal to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/financial-engineering-task-force-for-african-creative-industries/">Financial Engineering Task Force</a> with development banks, the creative industries are the Africa Center’s signature program. The event will feature leading artists from the United States and Africa, investors, business executives, academia, and government officials from around the world who believe in the power of Africa’s creative industries.

In partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, the Nigeria Bank of Industry, and Axxess, and in cooperation with Semafor, the Atlantic Council will host a public high-level event focused on Africa’s creative industries on the margins of the 2022 US-Africa Leaders Summit on December 13-15 in Washington, DC.Over the past two decades, African markets have unleashed the most significant digital revolution globally. Those markets stretch across a continent that not only includes 17 percent of the entire global population, but also hosts the youngest population in the world: 40 percent of the total population is age fifteen or younger. With the development of streaming services, mobile banking, and digital currencies, the digital economy has become vital for African nations and their partners.In fashion, from Dior to Louis Vuitton, the luxury market is influenced by African culture. In film, successful movies like Black Panther feature African artists. Additionally, streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ have increased their reach to African audiences. In the music industry, Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid have signed with major American music labels.The Atlantic Council is the only global think tank in Washington, DC, that has placed African creative industries at the center of its work having authored the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/getting-creative-about-development-2/">first report in 2018 </a>and hosted the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/africa-center/africa-creative-industries-summit/">Africa Creative Industries Summit of Washington in October 2021</a> at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Arts. From the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/sports-business-forum/">Sports Business Forum</a> in Senegal to the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/financial-engineering-task-force-for-african-creative-industries/">Financial Engineering Task Force</a> with development banks, the creative industries are the Africa Center’s signature program. The event will feature leading artists from the United States and Africa, investors, business executives, academia, and government officials from around the world who believe in the power of Africa’s creative industries.

Investing in Africa’s Creative Industries

The Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a>‘s workshop on the impact of societal norms and structures that impact women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region will be held on Monday, December 5th from 10:00 am-11:30 pm ET/6:00-7:30 pm KSA.This workshop is part of the new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/">WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship</a>, led by the Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a> in cooperation with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with support from US Embassy Riyadh, PepsiCo, and UPS. The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee is the program’s in-person event partner. The yearlong program from March 2022 – March 2023 enables <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/about-the-win-fellowship-inaugural-cohort/">thirty-three Saudi women entrepreneurs</a> to enhance their networks, gain practical knowledge, and develop US-Saudi people to people and business ties that will help them scale their business locally, regionally, and globally.<h2>Opening remarks</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/racha-helwa/">Racha Helwa</a> Director, empowerME, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Atlantic Council<h2>Featuring</h2>Bara’a Al Khateeb Head of Talent Acquisition FoodicsHanaa Almoaibed Research Fellow King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic StudiesMae Saleh Almozaini Al Khateeb Founder &amp; CEO The Arab Institute for Women’s Economic Empowerment – NusfZina Janabi Middle East Inclusion &amp; Diversity Director PwC<h2>Moderated by</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/racha-helwa/">Racha Helwa</a> Director, empowerME, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a>‘s workshop on the impact of societal norms and structures that impact women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region will be held on Monday, December 5th from 10:00 am-11:30 pm ET/6:00-7:30 pm KSA.This workshop is part of the new <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/">WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship</a>, led by the Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/">empowerME Initiative</a> in cooperation with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with support from US Embassy Riyadh, PepsiCo, and UPS. The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee is the program’s in-person event partner. The yearlong program from March 2022 – March 2023 enables <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/middle-east-programs/rafik-hariri-center-for-the-middle-east/empowerme/win-fellowship/about-the-win-fellowship-inaugural-cohort/">thirty-three Saudi women entrepreneurs</a> to enhance their networks, gain practical knowledge, and develop US-Saudi people to people and business ties that will help them scale their business locally, regionally, and globally.<h2>Opening remarks</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/racha-helwa/">Racha Helwa</a> Director, empowerME, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Atlantic Council<h2>Featuring</h2>Bara’a Al Khateeb Head of Talent Acquisition FoodicsHanaa Almoaibed Research Fellow King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic StudiesMae Saleh Almozaini Al Khateeb Founder &amp; CEO The Arab Institute for Women’s Economic Empowerment – NusfZina Janabi Middle East Inclusion &amp; Diversity Director PwC<h2>Moderated by</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/racha-helwa/">Racha Helwa</a> Director, empowerME, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Atlantic Council

The Impact of Societal Norms and Structures on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Saudi Arabia

Exactly one year after launching the Economic Statecraft Initiative and two years after launching the GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council, four senior fellows discuss the evolution of four economic statecraft tools: sanctions, export controls, investment screening, and capital markets.The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created new precedents for economic statecraft. The United States and Western allies have deployed economic tools to weaken Russia’s economy and curb its military advancement. These range from new sanctions against individuals and firms to export controls on technology and the blocking of hundreds of billions in Central Bank reserves. This year has also seen the United States ratchet up pressure on Iran as it negotiates its way back into the nuclear deal. It has also invoked the powerful Foreign Direct Product Rule to deprive China access to state-of-the-art semiconductors that Beijing could use for military purposes.This special event will mark the first anniversary of our Economic Statecraft Initiative and two years since the launch of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council. We are delighted to invite you to look back with us on a historic year for economic statecraft.Join us on November 30, at 10:30 am to discuss how the four pillars of economic statecraft – sanctions, export controls, investment screening, and capital markets – have evolved this year and what to expect in 2023. This event will also formally launch our new report on Russia’s domestic economy, nine months after Russia’s launched its war in Ukraine.&nbsp;<h2>Opening remarks</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/josh-lipsky/">Josh Lipsky</a> Senior Director Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center<h2>Panelists</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/sarah-bauerle-danzman/">Sarah Bauerle Danzman</a> Associate Professor of International Studies Indiana University Bloomington Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/julia-friedlander/">Julia Friedlander</a> Chief Executive Officer Atlantik-Bruecke Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/annie-froehlich/">Annie Froehlich</a> Special Counsel Cooley LLP Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jeremy-mark/">Jeremy Mark</a> Nonresident Senior Fellow GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council<h2>Moderator</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/charles-lichfield/">Charles Lichfield</a> Deputy Director GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council

Exactly one year after launching the Economic Statecraft Initiative and two years after launching the GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council, four senior fellows discuss the evolution of four economic statecraft tools: sanctions, export controls, investment screening, and capital markets.The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created new precedents for economic statecraft. The United States and Western allies have deployed economic tools to weaken Russia’s economy and curb its military advancement. These range from new sanctions against individuals and firms to export controls on technology and the blocking of hundreds of billions in Central Bank reserves. This year has also seen the United States ratchet up pressure on Iran as it negotiates its way back into the nuclear deal. It has also invoked the powerful Foreign Direct Product Rule to deprive China access to state-of-the-art semiconductors that Beijing could use for military purposes.This special event will mark the first anniversary of our Economic Statecraft Initiative and two years since the launch of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council. We are delighted to invite you to look back with us on a historic year for economic statecraft.Join us on November 30, at 10:30 am to discuss how the four pillars of economic statecraft – sanctions, export controls, investment screening, and capital markets – have evolved this year and what to expect in 2023. This event will also formally launch our new report on Russia’s domestic economy, nine months after Russia’s launched its war in Ukraine.&nbsp;<h2>Opening remarks</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/josh-lipsky/">Josh Lipsky</a> Senior Director Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center<h2>Panelists</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/sarah-bauerle-danzman/">Sarah Bauerle Danzman</a> Associate Professor of International Studies Indiana University Bloomington Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/julia-friedlander/">Julia Friedlander</a> Chief Executive Officer Atlantik-Bruecke Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/annie-froehlich/">Annie Froehlich</a> Special Counsel Cooley LLP Nonresident Senior Fellow Economic Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jeremy-mark/">Jeremy Mark</a> Nonresident Senior Fellow GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council<h2>Moderator</h2><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/charles-lichfield/">Charles Lichfield</a> Deputy Director GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council

Tools for Our Time: Economic Statecraft since Russia’s Invasion

Please join the Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/europe-center/">Europe Center</a> for a conversation with Nathan Law, a prominent Hong Kong activist and former LegCo legislator, the Honourable Michael Chong,&nbsp;Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition of Canada, and Johanna Kao, Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the International Republican Institute and Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow, on how the transatlantic community ought to respond to the international spread of China’s authoritarianism. The event will be moderated by Annie Boyajian, Vice President for Policy and Advocacy &amp; Mark Palmer Distinguished Fellow at Freedom House.According to the October 2022 White House National Security Strategy, China continues to ramp up its technological capacity and influence “to create more permissive conditions for its own authoritarian model, and to mold global technology use and norms to privilege its interests and values.” Recent developments show that the transatlantic community, particularly North America and Europe, is far from immune to these efforts. From growing evidence of meddling in the US midterm elections, to the establishment of illegal police stations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and several European Union countries, to the violent display against a Hong Kong protestor at the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester, China’s drive to shape global narratives in its favor has never been so bold.This discussion will take place in a hybrid format, both <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a> and broadcast live on Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom or attend the event <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a>.<h2>A conversation with</h2>Nathan Law Convenor of Advisory Board Hong Kong Democracy CouncilMichael Chong Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Official Opposition of Canada<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/johanna-kao/">Johanna Kao</a> Nonresident Senior fellow, Global China Hub Atlantic Council<h2>Moderated by</h2>Annie Boyajian Vice President for Policy and Advocacy &amp; Mark Palmer Distinguished Fellow Freedom House<h2>Opening remarks by</h2>Staff<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David O. Shullman</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">Senior Director</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/corruption/">Corruption</a>Staff<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/joern-fleck/">Jörn Fleck</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/joern-fleck/">Acting Director</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/europe-center/">Europe Center</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/transform-europe-initiative/">Transform Europe Initiative</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/digital-policy/">Digital Policy</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/economy-business/">Economy &amp; Business</a>

Please join the Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a> and <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/europe-center/">Europe Center</a> for a conversation with Nathan Law, a prominent Hong Kong activist and former LegCo legislator, the Honourable Michael Chong,&nbsp;Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition of Canada, and Johanna Kao, Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the International Republican Institute and Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow, on how the transatlantic community ought to respond to the international spread of China’s authoritarianism. The event will be moderated by Annie Boyajian, Vice President for Policy and Advocacy &amp; Mark Palmer Distinguished Fellow at Freedom House.According to the October 2022 White House National Security Strategy, China continues to ramp up its technological capacity and influence “to create more permissive conditions for its own authoritarian model, and to mold global technology use and norms to privilege its interests and values.” Recent developments show that the transatlantic community, particularly North America and Europe, is far from immune to these efforts. From growing evidence of meddling in the US midterm elections, to the establishment of illegal police stations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and several European Union countries, to the violent display against a Hong Kong protestor at the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester, China’s drive to shape global narratives in its favor has never been so bold.This discussion will take place in a hybrid format, both <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a> and broadcast live on Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom or attend the event <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a>.<h2>A conversation with</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-250x250.jpeg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture-700x700.jpeg 700w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nathan-Law-Profile-picture.jpeg 1316w" sizes="100vw" width="1024"></figure>Nathan Law Convenor of Advisory Board Hong Kong Democracy Council<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-683x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-467x700.jpg 467w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Michael-D.-Chong-Headshot-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="100vw" width="683"></figure>Michael Chong Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Official Opposition of Canada<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Johanna-Kao4x3.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Johanna-Kao4x3.jpg 600w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Johanna-Kao4x3-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Johanna-Kao4x3-525x700.jpg 525w" sizes="100vw" width="600"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/johanna-kao/">Johanna Kao</a> Nonresident Senior fellow, Global China Hub Atlantic Council<h2>Moderated by</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-885x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-885x1024.jpg 885w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-259x300.jpg 259w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-768x888.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-1328x1536.jpg 1328w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-1771x2048.jpg 1771w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Boyajian-Head-Shot-002-605x700.jpg 605w" sizes="100vw" width="885"></figure>Annie Boyajian Vice President for Policy and Advocacy &amp; Mark Palmer Distinguished Fellow Freedom House<h2>Opening remarks by</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/David-O.-Shullman-headshot-225x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/David-O.-Shullman-headshot-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/David-O.-Shullman-headshot.jpg 337w" sizes="100vw" width="225"></figure>Staff<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David O. Shullman</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">Senior Director</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/corruption/">Corruption</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-200x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-467x700.jpg 467w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC_8620-1-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="100vw" width="200"></figure>Staff<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/joern-fleck/">Jörn Fleck</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/joern-fleck/">Acting Director</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/europe-center/">Europe Center</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/transform-europe-initiative/">Transform Europe Initiative</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/digital-policy/">Digital Policy</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/economy-business/">Economy &amp; Business</a>

Confronting China’s Transnational Authoritarianism: How the Transatlantic Community Can Respond

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored again the importance of effective, life-saving immunization programs. While such programs have thrived in numerous Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, they now face a myriad of challenges. Growing fiscal constraints, unequal access, rising costs, plans to integrate new vaccines or age groups, the lingering fallout of the pandemic, and other challenges are threatening regional health, with potential long-term ramifications.Looking beyond COVID-19, how can countries restore and strengthen their routine immunization and the overall health system to meet current and future needs? Which existing or innovative financing mechanisms can help mobilize resources necessary for such improvements? What can the public, private, and multilateral sectors do–respectively and collaboratively–to advance these efforts?Join the Atlantic Council’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/">Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday, November 16, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation&nbsp;on opportunities, impediments, and key leverage points for immunization financing in Latin America and the Caribbean.This event will also launch the Center’s latest report with actionable recommendations for improving immunization program outcomes and system resiliency in the region.<h2>Featuring*</h2>Dr. Rodriguez Henriquez General Coordinator of System and Resource Sustainability Republic of EcuadorDr. Ana Elena Chévez Senior Regional Advisor for&nbsp;the Revolving Fund Pan America Health OrganizationMiguel Betancourt-Cravioto Consultant; Report co-author; Former Director of Global Solutions Carlos Slim Foundation*More speakers to be announced.<h3>In conversation with</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/pepe-zhang/">Pepe Zhang</a> Report co-author; Associate Director and Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<h3>Opening remarks by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored again the importance of effective, life-saving immunization programs. While such programs have thrived in numerous Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, they now face a myriad of challenges. Growing fiscal constraints, unequal access, rising costs, plans to integrate new vaccines or age groups, the lingering fallout of the pandemic, and other challenges are threatening regional health, with potential long-term ramifications.Looking beyond COVID-19, how can countries restore and strengthen their routine immunization and the overall health system to meet current and future needs? Which existing or innovative financing mechanisms can help mobilize resources necessary for such improvements? What can the public, private, and multilateral sectors do–respectively and collaboratively–to advance these efforts?Join the Atlantic Council’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/">Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday, November 16, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation&nbsp;on opportunities, impediments, and key leverage points for immunization financing in Latin America and the Caribbean.This event will also launch the Center’s latest report with actionable recommendations for improving immunization program outcomes and system resiliency in the region.<h2>Featuring*</h2>Dr. Rodriguez Henriquez General Coordinator of System and Resource Sustainability Republic of EcuadorDr. Ana Elena Chévez Senior Regional Advisor for&nbsp;the Revolving Fund Pan America Health OrganizationMiguel Betancourt-Cravioto Consultant; Report co-author; Former Director of Global Solutions Carlos Slim Foundation*More speakers to be announced.<h3>In conversation with</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/pepe-zhang/">Pepe Zhang</a> Report co-author; Associate Director and Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<h3>Opening remarks by</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

The Future of Immunization Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation for a public, virtual discussion on Germany’s foreign and security policy after Zeitenwende with Lars Klingbeil, the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). This event will take place virtually on Monday, November 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.Only days after Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz delivered, a now famous, “Zeitenwende” speech. Since, Germany has been front and center in discussions about foreign and security policy. Mr. Klingbeil as a Chairman of the SPD initiated a debate within the party and German society on Germany’s relationship with Russia and its role in the world. The country has made a 180-degree shift by pivoting away from relying on Russian energy, re-investing in the historically underfunded armed forces, and by fundamentally re-thinking its place as a major economic player in both Europe and on the world stage. Germany has made great strides since announcing the Zeitenwende not only through the announcement of the €100 billion military spending but also by expanding the scope and quantity of Germany’s military support for Ukraine. Germany is now the third-largest contributor of military equipment to Ukraine after the United States and Britain.Mr. Lars Klingbeil joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the ongoing shifts in German foreign and security policies, how Germany is recalibrating its relations with Russia, and how Euro-Atlantic defense and security architecture should be modified to address forthcoming challenges. Following his remarks, Mr. Klingbeil will take part in a moderated&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and a panel discussion with leading experts on Germany’s foreign policy.The discussion will take place over Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register via the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom.<h3>A conversation featuring</h3>Lars Klingbeil Chairman Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)<h3>A panel discussion with</h3>Liana Fix Fellow Council on Foreign RelationsDaniel Hamilton Senior Fellow Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)<h3>Moderated by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/rachel-rizzo/">Rachel Rizzo</a> Nonresident Senior Fellow, Europe Center Atlantic Council

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation for a public, virtual discussion on Germany’s foreign and security policy after Zeitenwende with Lars Klingbeil, the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). This event will take place virtually on Monday, November 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.Only days after Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz delivered, a now famous, “Zeitenwende” speech. Since, Germany has been front and center in discussions about foreign and security policy. Mr. Klingbeil as a Chairman of the SPD initiated a debate within the party and German society on Germany’s relationship with Russia and its role in the world. The country has made a 180-degree shift by pivoting away from relying on Russian energy, re-investing in the historically underfunded armed forces, and by fundamentally re-thinking its place as a major economic player in both Europe and on the world stage. Germany has made great strides since announcing the Zeitenwende not only through the announcement of the €100 billion military spending but also by expanding the scope and quantity of Germany’s military support for Ukraine. Germany is now the third-largest contributor of military equipment to Ukraine after the United States and Britain.Mr. Lars Klingbeil joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the ongoing shifts in German foreign and security policies, how Germany is recalibrating its relations with Russia, and how Euro-Atlantic defense and security architecture should be modified to address forthcoming challenges. Following his remarks, Mr. Klingbeil will take part in a moderated&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and a panel discussion with leading experts on Germany’s foreign policy.The discussion will take place over Zoom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To receive the event information, please register via the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. If you wish to join the question-and-answer period, you must join through Zoom.<h3>A conversation featuring</h3>Lars Klingbeil Chairman Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)<h3>A panel discussion with</h3>Liana Fix Fellow Council on Foreign RelationsDaniel Hamilton Senior Fellow Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)<h3>Moderated by</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/rachel-rizzo/">Rachel Rizzo</a> Nonresident Senior Fellow, Europe Center Atlantic Council

Can Zeitenwende deliver? A conversation with Lars Klingbeil, chairman of the German SPD

As world leaders convene in Bali for the G20 summit, the Atlantic Council Global Food Security Forum, set for November 12-13, 2022 (Bali local time) at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort, will take a collaborative, cross-sector approach to addressing the global food security challenges of today, and envisioning more resilient food systems and supply chains of tomorrow. It will be simultaneously livestreamed for a virtual audience on November 12, beginning at 1 a.m. ET and again at 8:30 p.m. ET.By convening international, regional, and local food security leaders, including government officials, corporate and business leaders, experts, and advocates, this forum offers a prime opportunity for participants to help inform public policies, shape business practices, and frame media discourse amid G20 momentum.Global food security sits at the nexus of the world’s most pressing challenges. As food insecurity rises – threatened by near-term shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine, and long-term risks of climate change and sustained conflict – ending world hunger will require enhanced public-private cooperation and wide-ranging innovation in agriculture, technology, finance and policy.This forum will draw much-needed attention to this issue set by examining current deficits in the global food system, evaluating where and how global actors can improve cooperation and coordination, and applying strategic thinking to bolster food production, distribution, and access.The 2022 Atlantic Council Global Food Security Forum is co-hosted with the Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia. The Atlantic Council intends for the 2022 Global Food Security Forum to be the first in an annual series of high-profile food security forums that will be hosted alongside every G20 summit.

Global Food Security Forum

Please join the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/global-energy-center/">Global Energy Center</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a>’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a> practice for a public conversation on “Power projection: Accelerating the electrification of US military ground vehicles,” on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a> and via Zoom. This event will feature keynote remarks from <a target="_blank" href="https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/02/14/c440c78f/hon-bush-bio.pdf">The Hon. Douglas R. Bush</a>,&nbsp;assistant secretary of the army for acquisition, logistics, and technology, as well as launch an Atlantic Council issue brief which sets forth key considerations and policy approaches for transitioning US military ground mobility to electric power. To receive the Zoom link, please click the REGISTER button above.To date, the US military has been driven by climate imperatives to begin to transition its ground vehicle fleet to electric power (in place of fossil fuels). But just as compelling rationales, if not more so, are the tactical, operational, and strategic advantages offered by electric power for military ground vehicles. How can the US military best leverage the advantages of electric ground vehicles? How will key emerging defense technologies—from artificial intelligence to directed energy—drive the electrification of the future battlefield? Join us on November 3 to learn more.The event will feature keynote remarks from The Hon. Douglas R. Bush as well as an expert panel including issue brief advisory panelists Sharon Burke and Jim Khoury and issue brief author Tate Nurkin, moderated by Jen Judson, land warfare reporter for Defense News.We hope you can join us for what promises to be an important and timely discussion. To attend in person or to receive the virtual Zoom link, please register by completing the registration form below.SPONSORED BY<h3>Keynote remarks by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/02/14/c440c78f/hon-bush-bio.pdf">The Hon. Douglas R. Bush</a> Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology<h3>Introductory remarks by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.gmdefensellc.com/content/dam/company/gm-defense/docs/news/2021/ausa/GMD_Leadership_Team_Bios_Updated_Oct_5_2021.pdf">Jeffrey Ryder</a>Vice President, Growth and Strategy, GM Defense<h3>A panel discussion featuring</h3>Jim Khoury Director – Electrification Outside Sales and New Business Development, GM Defense LLC<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ecospherics.org/who-we-are">Assistant Secretary Sharon Burke</a> Founder and President, Ecospherics; Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyFellow<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/tate-nurkin/">Tate Nurkin</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/tate-nurkin/">Nonresident Senior Fellow</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/defense-industry/">Defense Industry</a><h3>Moderated by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.defensenews.com/author/jen-judson/">Jen Judson</a> Land Warfare Reporter, Defense News<h3>Welcome remarks by</h3>Staff<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Clementine G. Starling</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Deputy Director, Forward Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/security-defense/">Security &amp; Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/nato/">NATO</a>

Please join the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/global-energy-center/">Global Energy Center</a> and the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a>’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a> practice for a public conversation on “Power projection: Accelerating the electrification of US military ground vehicles,” on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in person</a> and via Zoom. This event will feature keynote remarks from <a href="https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/02/14/c440c78f/hon-bush-bio.pdf">The Hon. Douglas R. Bush</a>,&nbsp;assistant secretary of the army for acquisition, logistics, and technology, as well as launch an Atlantic Council issue brief which sets forth key considerations and policy approaches for transitioning US military ground mobility to electric power. To receive the Zoom link, please click the REGISTER button above.To date, the US military has been driven by climate imperatives to begin to transition its ground vehicle fleet to electric power (in place of fossil fuels). But just as compelling rationales, if not more so, are the tactical, operational, and strategic advantages offered by electric power for military ground vehicles. How can the US military best leverage the advantages of electric ground vehicles? How will key emerging defense technologies—from artificial intelligence to directed energy—drive the electrification of the future battlefield? Join us on November 3 to learn more.The event will feature keynote remarks from The Hon. Douglas R. Bush as well as an expert panel including issue brief advisory panelists Sharon Burke and Jim Khoury and issue brief author Tate Nurkin, moderated by Jen Judson, land warfare reporter for Defense News.We hope you can join us for what promises to be an important and timely discussion. To attend in person or to receive the virtual Zoom link, please register by completing the registration form below.SPONSORED BY<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GM-Defense-300x90.png" alt="GM Defense"></figure><h3>Keynote remarks by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Douglas_R._Bush.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Douglas_R._Bush.jpg 614w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Douglas_R._Bush-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Douglas_R._Bush-560x700.jpg 560w" sizes="100vw" width="614"></figure><a href="https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/02/14/c440c78f/hon-bush-bio.pdf">The Hon. Douglas R. Bush</a> Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology<h3>Introductory remarks by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GMD-Jeff-Ryder114110-square-700x700.jpg 700w" sizes="100vw" width="1024"></figure><a href="https://www.gmdefensellc.com/content/dam/company/gm-defense/docs/news/2021/ausa/GMD_Leadership_Team_Bios_Updated_Oct_5_2021.pdf">Jeffrey Ryder</a>Vice President, Growth and Strategy, GM Defense<h3>A panel discussion featuring</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GM-Jim-Khoury-square-700x700.jpg 700w" sizes="100vw" width="1024"></figure>Jim Khoury Director – Electrification Outside Sales and New Business Development, GM Defense LLC<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke.jpg 800w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/team-sharonburke-700x700.jpg 700w" sizes="100vw" width="800"></figure><a href="https://www.ecospherics.org/who-we-are">Assistant Secretary Sharon Burke</a> Founder and President, Ecospherics; Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tate-Nurkin-headshot-231x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tate-Nurkin-headshot-231x300.jpg 231w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tate-Nurkin-headshot-768x998.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tate-Nurkin-headshot-788x1024.jpg 788w" sizes="100vw" width="231"></figure>Fellow<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/tate-nurkin/">Tate Nurkin</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/tate-nurkin/">Nonresident Senior Fellow</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/defense-industry/">Defense Industry</a><h3>Moderated by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Judson.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Judson.jpg 158w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Judson-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="100vw" width="158"></figure><a href="https://www.defensenews.com/author/jen-judson/">Jen Judson</a> Land Warfare Reporter, Defense News<h3>Welcome remarks by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/headshot_clementine_starling-1-e1568142432301-225x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/headshot_clementine_starling-1-e1568142432301-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/headshot_clementine_starling-1-e1568142432301-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="100vw" width="225"></figure>Staff<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Clementine G. Starling</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Deputy Director, Forward Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/security-defense/">Security &amp; Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/nato/">NATO</a>

Power Projection: Accelerating the Electrification of US Military Ground Vehicles

The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center invites you to join a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 2, from 2:30-4:00pm ET on China and Taiwan’s performances in key development indexes.Do countries need freedom to achieve prosperity? Do democracies or autocracies have the better answers to the aspirations of the peoples of the world? Our panelists manage country indexes that measure key aspects of a nation’s well-being. They discuss how China and Taiwan fare in their indexes and what this tells us about the contrasting development models they represent. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to engage with speakers&nbsp;and ask questions.This discussion will be held in person at the the National Press Club at 529 14th St NW in Washington DC and via Zoom. The event is open to the press and on-the-record.Live stream viewers may submit questions via email.&nbsp;Light refreshments will be served.<h3>A conversation with</h3>Tea Trumbic Women, Business, and the Law Index World Bank GroupEric Hontz Corruption Risk Forecast CIPE Center for Accountable Investment<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/dan-negrea/">Dan Negrea</a> Freedom and Prosperity Indexes Atlantic CouncilSarah Cook Global Freedom Index Freedom HouseAnthony Kim Index of Economic Freedom Heritage Foundation<h3>Moderated by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David Shullman</a> Global China Hub Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center invites you to join a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 2, from 2:30-4:00pm ET on China and Taiwan’s performances in key development indexes.Do countries need freedom to achieve prosperity? Do democracies or autocracies have the better answers to the aspirations of the peoples of the world? Our panelists manage country indexes that measure key aspects of a nation’s well-being. They discuss how China and Taiwan fare in their indexes and what this tells us about the contrasting development models they represent. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to engage with speakers&nbsp;and ask questions.This discussion will be held in person at the the National Press Club at 529 14th St NW in Washington DC and via Zoom. The event is open to the press and on-the-record.Live stream viewers may submit questions via email.&nbsp;Light refreshments will be served.<h3>A conversation with</h3>Tea Trumbic Women, Business, and the Law Index World Bank GroupEric Hontz Corruption Risk Forecast CIPE Center for Accountable Investment<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/dan-negrea/">Dan Negrea</a> Freedom and Prosperity Indexes Atlantic CouncilSarah Cook Global Freedom Index Freedom HouseAnthony Kim Index of Economic Freedom Heritage Foundation<h3>Moderated by</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David Shullman</a> Global China Hub Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council

Freedom and Prosperity Research Conference

A Conversation with Boris Johnson: Sustaining Support to Ukraine

2023 Edelman Trust Barometer: A Conversation with Richard Edelman

The Real Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia

The Near Crisis Project: Why What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Destigmatizing Failure and Promoting Business Risk Through Policies and Culture

Report Launch: Stopping the Kleptocrats

Book Launch: Rebuilding a Prosperous Postwar Ukraine

2023 Global Energy Forum

A Conversation with Boris Johnson: Sustaining Support to Ukraine

Soft Landing? The Global Economy in 2023

Investing in Africa’s Creative Industries

The Impact of Societal Norms and Structures on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Saudi Arabia

Tools for Our Time: Economic Statecraft since Russia’s Invasion

Confronting China’s Transnational Authoritarianism: How the Transatlantic Community Can Respond

The Future of Immunization Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Can Zeitenwende deliver? A conversation with Lars Klingbeil, chairman of the German SPD

Global Food Security Forum

Power Projection: Accelerating the Electrification of US Military Ground Vehicles

By the numbers: How China and Taiwan Perform in Country Indexes

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