Who founded the Atlantic Council and when was it established?
Christian Herter and William L. Clayton established the Atlantic Council in 1961 to foster cooperation between North America and Europe after World War II.
Questions about Atlantic Council
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What is the history of leadership changes at the Atlantic Council since 2009?
James L. Jones stepped down as chairman of the Atlantic Council in February 2009 to become President Obama's National Security Advisor. Senator Chuck Hagel succeeded him before stepping down four years later to serve as US Secretary of Defense. Brent Scowcroft served as interim chairman until January 2014 when Jon Huntsman Jr. took over the role.
When did the Atlantic Council launch its Digital Forensic Research Lab and GeoEconomics Center?
The Digital Forensic Research Lab launched in 2016 to study disinformation within open source environments and report on democratic processes. The GeoEconomics Center opened in December 2020 with ECB President Christine Lagarde delivering a keynote address at the launch event.
How much money did foreign governments donate to the Atlantic Council between 2019 and 2023?
Almost $21 million came from foreign governments between 2019 and 2023 making it the highest recorded total among US-based think tanks. These overseas funds often conducted activities aligning with the agendas of those foreign governments.
Why did Russia ban the Atlantic Council in July 2019?
Russia declared the activities of the Atlantic Council pose a threat to its constitutional system and security in July 2019. The country added the think tank to its list of undesirable organizations preventing it from operating within Russian borders.