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Council Highlights
Robert Diamond Named President and Deputy Chief Group Officer of Barclays PLC
Atlantic Council Board member Robert E. Diamond Jr. will succeed John Varley as President and Deputy Chief Group Officer of Barclays PLC, effective 1 October 2010.
Senator Hagel Interview: Hagel May Have Left Senate Behind, But Not His Candor About Politics
Atlantic Council chairman Chuck Hagel was featured in an article by Michael Coleman of The Washington Diplomat, providing insight Senator Hagel's post-Senate career, and opinions on Iraq, Afghanistan, and the upcoming elections.
Nawaz Offers Views on Changing Pakistani Perceptions of U.S.
Shuja Nawaz, Director of the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, was interviewed on The Takeaway morning radio news program on the Pakistan flood situation. The discussion focused on the U.S. being the single largest donor of aid, and the potential for Pakistanis to shift their perceptions of America. Nawaz insists that the U.S. should stay the course with aid to Pakistan, but warns of the long-term effects of America's goodwill, stating that "changing image takes a long time."
Atlantic Council Board Member Tom Blair Releases Book "Poorer Richard's America"
In his new book "Poorer Richard's America: What Would Ben Say?", Atlantic Council Board member Tom Blair writes as Ben Franklin on a wide range of issues affecting America today: the national deficit, Wall Street, health care, and many others.
FEATURED ISSUE
Wars fundamentally change militaries. For example, the bloody and muddy stalemate of World War I led defeated Germany to invest in the innovative use of armor and firepower to break that stalemate. The U.S. experience in Vietnam led to the rise of the professional and all-volunteer force that is now fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Individual Membership Program
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A more effective transatlantic relationship is a precondition for tackling most of the world’s problems. Addressing issues from Afghanistan to the global financial crisis, from NATO’s future to energy security, we at the Atlantic Council of the United States pursue our mission of Renewing the Atlantic Community for Global Challenges.
The Atlantic Council’s individual membership program provides an opportunity for professionals committed to the Atlantic community to be more directly involved with the Council’s activities. Members come from a variety of backgrounds and countries, including active and former government officials, diplomats, military personnel, academics and leaders in the business, legal and financial sectors.
By joining the Atlantic Council, members help support our mission, our work and new initiatives, and become part of a network of people who share the same commitment to resolving some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Atlantic Council Chairman’s Circle Member
- Priority invitations to the Council’s exclusive dinners and programs;
- Plus all the benefits of the President’s Circle membership.
Atlantic Council President’s Circle Member
- Invitation to attend the Board of Directors’ Annual Dinner;
- Opportunity to participate in unique field and study trips;
- Two (total) complimentary tickets to the Annual Awards Dinner;
- Plus the full benefits of Patron membership.
Atlantic Council Patron Member
- Priority invitations to the Council’s exclusive dinners and programs;
- One complimentary ticket to the Annual Awards Dinner;
- Plus the full benefits of Atlantic Council membership.
Atlantic Council Member
- Discounted ticket to the Annual Awards Dinner
- Invitation to the Annual Members’ Conference;
- Invitations to select programs with high-profile speakers;
- Access to invitation only lecture series;
- Complimentary copies of Atlantic Council publications;
- President’s monthly update on Council activities;
- Recognition in the Atlantic Council Annual Report.
Atlantic Council Young Professional Member (under 40)
- Roundtable discussion with the Council’s President and Program Directors;
- Full benefits of Atlantic Council Membership;
- Limited to six one-year terms.
All candidates for individual membership must submit a completed application form.
- Candidates should be nominated in writing by at least two prominent individuals, such as current Atlantic Council members or leading practitioners of international affairs in government, business, media, academic or related communities.
- Candidates for Young Professional membership must provide information about their date of birth.
- Completed applications will be reviewed by the Atlantic Council Membership panel and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
- The deadlines for applications are February 1 (notification by March 15) and July 1 (notification by August 15). All applications received after these dates will be evaluated in the next round.
The Atlantic Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
Those wishing to apply for membership must complete the application form, which can be found here in pdf form. For further questions or to make a gift of stock or an additional gift to the Atlantic Council, please contact Christine Mahler at (202) 778-4967 or cmahler@acus.org.
FEATURED EVENT
Ukraine Under Yanukovych: An Analytical Debate

On August 18, New Atlanticist--the Atlantic Council's policy and analysis blog--published a critique of Ukraine's leadership and progress toward democracy since 2004. Entitled "Orange Peels: Ukraine after Revolution," the essay was written by Council Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky.
Lisbon 2010 NATO Young Atlanticist Summit: Call for Applications

The Atlantic Council of the United States’ Young Atlanticist Program, in partnership with the Portuguese Atlantic Commission and the Atlantic Treaty Association/Youth Atlantic Treaty Association, will be hosting a young professionals’ event for the Lisbon Summit, and is currently soliciting applications from exceptional candidates from all NATO and Partnership for Peace (PfP) countries, as well as Mediterranean Dialogue members.
Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award Dinner

On September 23rd, international luminaries will gather at the inaugural Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award Dinner, honoring Professor Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum, upon the forum's 40th Anniversary.
Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum 2010

The Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum (BSEEF) is a unique annual initiative that brings business and policy leaders together to discuss Eurasia’s leading economic and energy challenges.
FEATURED INTERVIEW
West Point Superintendent on Educating Cadets in Complex Global Environment

In the latest installment of the New Atlanticist Podcast Series Atlantic Council senior fellow Sarwar Kashmeri interviews LTG David Huntoon, recently-appointed Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. Huntoon discusses how the Academy is adapting to a complex and rapidly-changing global environment, and the importance of instilling tomorrow's military leaders with a well-rounded education.













