Atlantic Council
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Atlantic Councils (also called Atlantic Associations, Atlantic Clubs, or Euro-Atlantic Councils) are non-profit, non-governmental organizations established in many NATO and Partnership for Peace countries that promote NATO, transatlantic relations, and Atlanticism. The Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) is the umbrella organization for these groups.
[edit] Atlantic Council of the United States
The Atlantic Council of the United States (ACUS) is the Atlantic Council in the United States. It describes its mission as to "promote constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the international challenges of the 21st century"[1] and its major contributions as:
Identifying and shaping responses to major issues facing the Atlantic Alliance and transatlantic relations;
Building consensus on U.S. policy towards Russia, China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan;
Promoting balanced responses to growing energy needs and environmental protection;
Drafting roadmaps for U.S. policy towards the Balkans, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, and Libya;
Engaging students from across the Euro-Atlantic area in the processes of NATO transformation and enlargement.[1]
Frederick Kempe is ACUS's president and chief executive officer. James L. Jones is the chairman of the board of directors and Henry E. Catto, Jr. is chairman emeritus. Brent Scowcroft is chairman of the International Advisory Board. Many distingished diplomats and other public figures serve on the board of directors.[2]
