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
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.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.
Shifting Century: Leadership Changes and Challenges in Asia
March 20, 2012
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.
Britain concerned about Obama's pivot away from Europe
Jorge Benitez | March 08, 2012
From Andrew Chuter, Defense News: The U.S. decision to refocus its military and political effort in the Asia Pacific region raises fundamental questions about the British government’s future relationship with its top ally
For first time in centuries, Asia's military spending overtakes Europe
Jorge Benitez | March 07, 2012
From Peter Apps, Reuters: Asian military spending will top that of Europe in 2012 for the first time in centuries, a global defence survey said on Wednesday, pointing to high regional economic growth and an increasingly ambitious China.
Where Next for US-China Relations?
Banning Garrett | February 23, 2012
The change in leaders in China is perhaps less significant than a new administration taking power in the United States, especially if the new US administration is from the party previously out of power. Xi Jinping has been part of the ruling administration for years.
Atlantic Council Participates in Xi Jinping Luncheon
February 15, 2012
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.
Program Staff
PROGRAM EVENTS
East Asia's Future: Nationalism or Integration?
Please join the Atlantic Council on May 15 for a panel discussion on growing nationalism in northeast Asia and the implications of this trend for the integration of the region and the notion of an Asia-Pacific community.
Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia
On October 18, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center held a discussion entitled, “Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia,” with Dr. Uma Lele, former World Bank economist and member of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Global Water Partnership.
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.
