Program Publications
Achieving Peace and Security in Korea and Northeast Asia: A New U.S. Diplomatic Strategy toward North Korea
U.S.-China Cooperation on Clean and Efficient Transportation
U.S.-China Energy Security Cooperation Dialogue
Perspectives on Peace and Security in Korea and Northeast Asia
U.S.-China Energy Security Cooperation Dialogue Report
North Korean Relations: U.S. Policies, Laws & Regulations
China’s Rise and U.S. Influence in Asia
Clean Air for Asia: China-India-Japan-U.S. Cooperation
Taiwan In Search of a Strategic Consensus
China: What Could Go Wrong?
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Asia
The Atlantic Council's Program on Asia seeks to encourage U.S. leadership and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region to: promote prosperity, security and stability, enhance U.S. cooperation with Asian states on regional issues and global challenges and encourage European-American cooperation on Asian issues.NATO: Chicago and Beyond
Jorge Benitez | May 13, 2012
From Ian Brzezinski, the Atlantic Council: The Chicago Summit will be important in large part because of the context in which it takes place.
Rubio: "We need to re-energize and lead a united coalition with European nations"
Jorge Benitez | April 26, 2012
From Marco Rubio, the Office of Senator Rubio: [I]f we still have to lead, can’t we at least be equal partners with someone else? In fact, shouldn’t we rely on other nations to carry more of the burden?
The 'pivot' to Asia versus Europe's 'Thucydidean nationalist passions'
Jorge Benitez | April 24, 2012
From Victor Davis Hanson, the National Review: The administration has also quite publicly announced a shift in U.S. strategic attention to the Pacific, apparently on the premise of a rising China and a quiescent Europe and Mediterranean.
Does America Still Want to Lead the World?
Jorge Benitez | April 19, 2012
From Fred Kempe, the New Atlanticist: For all their bitter differences, President Obama and Governor Romney share one overwhelming challenge.
Will We Need NATO After Afghanistan?
Jorge Benitez | April 13, 2012
From Stanley R. Sloan, the New Atlanticist: Despite the Obama administration’s re-focusing US security commitments on Asia, we will need NATO after Afghanistan.
Clinton: 'a strong America is welcoming new powers into an international system'
Jorge Benitez | April 11, 2012
From Hillary Clinton, the Department of State: [W]e’re not turning away from our old friends and interests in other parts of the world. Our relationships with European and NATO allies who are, after all, our partners of first resort, remain indispensable
Barry Pavel on Al Jazeera English to Discuss US Posture Shift to Asia
April 05, 2012
Barry Pavel, director of the Council's Program on International Security, appeared on Al Jazeera English's show Inside Story Americas to discuss the implications of a recent deployment of 200 US Marines to Australia and what it means in the context of the US posture shift towards Asia, as highlighted in the new US defense strategy.
NATO’s sea of troubles
Jorge Benitez | March 30, 2012
From the Economist: As preparations begin for NATO’s Chicago summit in May, the 63-year-old alliance is facing a perfect storm of problems.
NATO Chief: 'an American military presence in Europe is crucial for security cooperation across the Atlantic'
Jorge Benitez | March 27, 2012
From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO: Recently, President Obama announced a new focus in the US defence posture towards the Asia-Pacific region. Some are concerned this will take place at the expense of Europe and the transatlantic relationship. But I see it differently.
Hands Across the Pond
Jorge Benitez | March 22, 2012
From Andrew Wilson, the New Atlanticist: Both Cameron and Obama, therefore, need friends; and friendship was, indeed, what the official visit was designed to project.
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PROGRAM EVENTS
Shifting Century: Leadership Changes and Challenges in Asia
On March 20 the Atlantic Council held a panel discussion on the implications of recent and pending leadership transitions in Asia and their implications for US foreign and security policy and cross-strait relations.
Atlantic Council Participates in Xi Jinping Luncheon
On Wednesday, February 15 the Atlantic Council served as a cooperating organization for a luncheon with special guest Xi Jinping, Vice President of China, hosted by the US-China Business Council and the National Committee on US-China Relations.
Leaderships in Transition Part 1: Taiwan's Presidential Election Campaign Trail & Cross-Strait Relations
On March 25, the Atlantic Council's Asia Program hosted the first of a two-part miniseries of seminars on leadership transitions in Taiwan and the PRC and their implications for cross-Strait relations.
Taiwan Democracy at Home & Abroad: Domestic Elections and Cross-Strait Relations
On December 1st, the Atlantic Council hosted a panel to review and analyze Taiwan's upcoming domestic elections and their implications for cross-Strait, U.S.-Taiwan, and Sino-American relations.
Behind the Currency Noise: China's Third Quarter Economic Performance
On October 26, the Atlantic Council's Asia Program hosted a discussion examining China’s third quarter economic performance and implications for the country's strategies to address future economic growth challenges.
Global Governance 2025: At a Critical Juncture
On Monday, September 20, the Atlantic Council, the U.S. National Intelligence Council (NIC), the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), and Transatlantic Policy Network (TPN) held an event for the public release and discussion of the joint U.S.-E.U. report Global Governance 2025.
China: The State and Economic Growth Trajectory
The Atlantic Council's Asia Program and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a conference on July 15 that addressed China’s current economic affairs and their implications for the global recovery and U.S.-China relations.
