Atlantic Council

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.

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"" [http://www.acus.org/about-mission.asp Mission] ." Atlantic Council of the United States.] and its major contributions as:

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. [" [http://www.acus.org/about-people-board.asp People] ." Atlantic Council of the United States.]

ee also

*Atlantic Treaty Association
*Atlantic Club of Bulgaria

External links

* [http://www.acus.org/ Atlantic Council of the United States]
* [http://www.atlantic-council.ca/ Atlantic Council of Canada]
* [http://www.atlanticcounciluk.org/ Atlantic Council of the United Kingdom]
* [http://www.atlanticcouncil.org.yu/ Atlantic Council of Serbia]
* [http://www.natoinfo.bg/ Atlantic Club of Bulgaria]
* [http://www.ata-sec.org/ Atlantic Treaty Association]
* [http://www.direct.gov.uk/Gtgl1/GuideToGovernment/InternationalBodies/InternationalBodiesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4003090&chk=6WCZhB History of NATO – the Atlantic Alliance] - UK Government site