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.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.
Clinton: 'Europe is and remains America's partner of first resort'
Jorge Benitez | February 04, 2012
From Hillary Clinton, Department of State: I have heard all the talk about where Europe fits in to America's global outlook.
What Is NATO Good For?
Jorge Benitez | February 04, 2012
From Robert Haddick, Foreign Policy: In a briefing delivered at NATO headquarters on Jan. 30, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen declared that "NATO is the most successful alliance in history."
Panetta faces tough NATO meeting after budget shift
Jorge Benitez | February 01, 2012
From David Alexander, Reuters: The NATO meeting in Brussels on Thursday and Friday comes a week after [Defense Secretary Leon] Panetta previewed a defense budget that calls for slashing American force numbers in Europe, part of a new U.S. military strategy that puts Asia and the Middle East as top priorities with Europe a lowly third.
The Presidential Campaign and America's Strength Abroad
Jorge Benitez | January 29, 2012
From David Ignatius, the Washington Post: The foreign policy theme that should dominate this year’s presidential campaign is “American renewal.”
Banning Garrett Interview on US-China Relations
January 25, 2012
Banning Garrett, director of the Atlantic Council's Asia Program and Strategic Foresight Initiative, was interviewed on China-US Focus for a segment entitled: "Being Wary of the Media’s Narrative on US-China Relations."
Obama: 'We’ve made it clear that America is a Pacific power'
Jorge Benitez | January 25, 2012
From Barack Obama, the White House: Ending the Iraq war has allowed us to strike decisive blows against our enemies. From Pakistan to Yemen, the al Qaeda operatives who remain are
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PROGRAM EVENTS
The Chinese Cyber Challenge: How to Address the Growing Threat
On June 24, the Brent Scowcroft Center of the Atlantic Council will host a panel discussion on the most recent claims of Chinese cyber espionage and the implications of this threat for the US-China relationship and China's ties with its neighbors in Asia.
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.
