ATA Programs On December 1st, the Atlantic Treaty Association held their 60th General Assembly. During the Board Meeting, which gathered represent-
Atlantic Voices is the monthly publication of the Atlantic Treaty Association. It aims to inform the debate on key issues that affect the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, its goals and its future. The work published in Atlantic Voices is written by young professionals and researchers.
atives from 23 national chapters, a new board was elected. Fabrizio Luci-
The Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) is an international non-
olli has been elected President of the ATA, replacing Dr. Lamers after 6
governmental organization based in Brussels working to facilitate global
years of services. Mr. Jason Wiseman was formally elected as Secretary
networks and the sharing of knowledge on transatlantic cooperation and
General. Ms. Kate Hanson Bundt, Mr. Arnold Kammel and Artur Jorge
security. By convening political, diplomatic and military leaders with
Girao have all been chosen to be Vice-Presidents alongside Mr. Frøling
academics, media representatives and young professionals, the ATA promotes
and Adm. Rosiers.
the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty: Democracy, Freedom,
The ATA would like to thank Dr. Lamers, Ms. Lindhout and Amb. Elenovski for their dedication to the Atlantic Treaty Association.
Liberty, Peace, Security and Rule of Law. The ATA membership extends to 37 countries from North America to the Caucasus throughout Europe. In 1996, the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) was created to specifially include to the successor generation in our work. Since 1954, the ATA has advanced the public’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of joint efforts to transatlantic security through its international programs, such as the Central and South Eastern European Security Forum, the Ukraine Dialogue and its Educational Platform.
Once again this year, the Norwegian ATA chapter, The Norwe-
In 2011, the ATA adopted a new set of strategic goals that reflects the
gian Atlantic Committee Atlanterhavskomite will hold their 50th Annual
constantly evolving dynamics of international cooperation. These goals include:
Security Conference, the Leangkollen Conference. This two-day event
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will take place at the beginning of February in Oslo. The conference will begin at the prestigious Norwegian Nobel Institute.
the establishment of new and competitive programs on international security issues.
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the development of research initiatives and security-related events for its members.
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the expansion of ATA’s international network of experts to countries in Northern Africa and Asia. The ATA is realizing these goals through new programs, more policy
activism and greater emphasis on joint research initiatives. These programs will also aid in the establishment of a network of international policy experts and professionals engaged in a dialogue with NATO.
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