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The Trilateral Bond: Mapping a New Era for Latin America, the United States, and Europe
Egypt's Litigious Transition: Judicial Intervention and the Muddied Road to Democracy
A New Deal: Reforming US Defense Cooperation with Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Ambitious but Achievable
Time to Move from Tactics to Strategy on Iran
Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Challenge for European Energy Security
Does Beijing Have a Strategy? China's Alternative Futures
Council News
Mihaela Carstei on the US-Canada Keystone Pipeline Project (CTV)
On the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to the United States, Energy & Environment Program Associate Director Mihaela Carstei joins CTV to discuss the Keystone Pipeline project that would transport tar sands oil from Canada and the northern United States to refineries in the Gulf coast of Texas.
Frederic Hof on US Position in Syria Crisis (BBC World Service)
Hariri Middle East Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof speaks with the BBC’s Tim Franks about the cautious US position with respect to resolving the Syria crisis.
Shuja Nawaz Response to Pakistan Election Results (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins a live Google Hangout organized by RFE/RL to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz Speaks About Pakistan Elections (CCTV America)
South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV America to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Biography
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Svetlana Milbert
Svetlana Milbert is assistant director of the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East.
Prior to joining the Atlantic Council in 2012, Svetlana worked as a research analyst at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) focusing on economic transitions in the MENA region. Before PIIE, she interned with various NGOs, including Save the Children, CARE USA, and The Protection Project working on human rights and conflict resolution.
Svetlana holds a master’s degree in international relations and economics from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from University of Maryland.
Publications
Jordan's Economy and Prospects for Stability
Viewpoint | May 13, 2013Tunisia: Turning Around Finally
Viewpoint | April 24, 2013Reform of Energy Subsidies in the Arab Countries
Viewpoint | April 23, 2013The IMF is Back in Town
EgyptSource | April 4, 2013Turmoil in the Arab World: How Has Morocco Fared?
Viewpoint | January 25, 2013Will the Egyptian Pound Drop Below 7 to the US Dollar?
EgyptSource | January 2, 2013
IMF Program for Egypt: Yet Another Delay
Viewpoint | December 19, 2012
When Will Egypt Sign a Program with the IMF?
EgyptSource | October 31, 2012Economic Policies in Egypt: Populism or Reform?
Issue Brief | October 10, 2012
Egypt: To Have or Not to Have an IMF Program?
EgyptSource | June 19, 2012The Economic Platforms of the Egyptian Presidential Candidates
EgyptSource | June 11, 2012
FEATURED EVENTS
15th Anniversary of PDD-63: History of Cyber Critical Infrastructure Protection
On May 22, the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative will hold a discussion on the history of cyber critical infrastructure protection in recognition of the 15th anniversary of Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63).
The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran
On May 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will release a new issue brief, The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran, a discussion of Iran’s upcoming presidential elections.
2013 Wroclaw Global Forum
From June 13-14, the 2013 Wrocław Global Forum will bring together over 350 top policy-makers and business leaders to explore the region’s impact as an actor in Europe, as well as its crucial role in the transatlantic partnership and on the global stage.
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