THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL

Founded in 1961 with the mission to encourage the cooperation between North America and Europe in the post-war years, The Atlantic Council has evolved to become a leading think tank which stimulates dialogue and discussion about critical international issues with dedicated programs on Trans Atlantic relations, International Security, Global Business and Economics, Energy and Environment, Asia, South Asia, Eurasia and Africa. From its inception, the Atlantic Council has worked on issues in reg... ions other than North America and Europe, with Asia figuring prominently in the Council's work. The Atlantic Council was among the first organizations advocating for an increased Japanese presence in the international community, and in recent years has expanded its focus with the opening of its South Asia Center and Program on Asia. Through its network of policy experts, former government officials and business leaders from all around the globe, the Council builds broad constituencies to support constructive US leadership and policies. Its program offices publish informational analyses, convene conferences among current and future leaders, and contribute to the public debate in order to integrate the views of knowledgeable individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests and experiences.More