Madeleine K. Albright

Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC

Dr. Albright served as the 64th secretary of state of the United States from 1997 to 2001. She was the first female secretary of state and became at that time the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government.  From 1993 to 1997, she served as the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations and a member of the president’s cabinet and the National Security Council.  Currently, Dr. Albright is chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm, and the Michael and Virginia Mortara endowed professor in the practice of diplomacy at Georgetown University. She is chairman of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, chair of the Pew Global Attitudes Project, and president of the Truman Scholarship Foundation. She serves on the board of directors of the Aspen Institute. She is based in Washington, DC.

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Reuters: Building a New Future for Turkey

Authors: Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley

The U.S.-Turkey relationship has become increasingly important as a result of the continuing violence in Syria and ongoing debate over Iran's nuclear program. In this crucial time, the two countries have an opportunity to work together to help shape the Middle East, including the challenges of ensuring the stability of Iraq, containing Iranian nuclear ambitions, and putting an end to the Assad regime in Syria.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations – A New Partnership: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force (DC Audio)

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presider: David Ignatius

Washington Meeting: The new CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force report provides analysis and recommendations on Turkey's relationship with the United States; role within NATO; relations in the Middle East and Europe; political and social development; and place in the global economy.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations - A New Partnership: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force (DC Video)

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presider: David Ignatius

Washington Meeting: The new CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force report provides analysis and recommendations on Turkey's relationship with the United States; role within NATO; relations in the Middle East and Europe; political and social development; and place in the global economy.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations: A New Partnership

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presiders: Anya Schmemann and David R. Ignatius

The new CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force report provides analysis and recommendations on Turkey's relationship with the United States; role within NATO; relations in the Middle East and Europe; political and social development; and place in the global economy.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations—A New Partnership: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force (NY Video)

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presider: Gary Rosen

New York Meeting: Task Force Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley and Project Director Steven A. Cook discuss the findings and recommendations of the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force report on U.S.-Turkey Relations: A New Partnership.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations—A New Partnership: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force (NY Audio)

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presider: Gary Rosen

New York Meeting: Task Force Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley and Project Director Steven A. Cook discuss the findings and recommendations of the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force report on U.S.-Turkey Relations: A New Partnership.

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Media Briefing: CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force Report on U.S.-Turkey Relations

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley, and CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook present the CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force Report on the U.S.-Turkish Relationship and Turkey's Growing Role.

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U.S.-Turkey Relations: A New Partnership Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, Stephen J. Hadley and Steven A. Cook
Presider: Gary Rosen

Task Force Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley and Project Director Steven A. Cook discuss the findings and recommendations of the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force report on U.S.-Turkey Relations: A New Partnership.

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U.S. Relations With The Muslim World

Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright and Vin Weber
Presider: Barbara Slavin

As the next U.S. president prepares to take office, improving relations with Muslim communities remains a major foreign policy challenge and opportunity. A recent report by the Leadership Group on U.S.-Muslim Engagement suggests that a new strategy is necessary to enhance international security and reduce the threats posed by violent extremism. Please join Leadership Group members Madeleine K. Albright and Vin Weber for a discussion of U.S. engagement with the Muslim world.

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