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- - - Council has welded a more dynamic required by our times. and thinking deeper strategic work unfold even while engaging in the they which with speed the at events responding mix, policy to world-shaping daily the of part become have Its teams organization.and results-oriented innovative, afaster-paced, of into that decade has culture transformed its the Atlantic Council over the last Third, and perhaps crucially, most RESULTS-ORIENTED CULTURE THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL’S Huntsman, Jr.Huntsman, M. Jon and 2013–4), (1998–1999; (long the organization’s driving force, Scowcroft Brent (ret.) Gen (2009–2013), Hagel Chuck Defense) of (later Secretary Senator 2017– 2018), (2007–2009; 2007), (ret.) General James L Jones (1999– Catto Ambassador Henry refreshingwhile consistently the board. its field in leader aglobal as it remake to reorient and then serving the institution board in leadership dozen the past years, enjoyed four significant chapters of Scowcroft. Brent and Hariri, Bahaa Gray, Boyden Arsht, havethese members been Adrienne prominent andMost enduring among unlock the value of the Atlantic Council. helped have fellows and centers to name BoardInternational members Advisory 56–57). pages Council over dozen the past years (see innovations that have shaped the Atlantic that has empoweredcommunity the and transparency. our financial and health our accountability both regarding practices to industry best recognizingrating, our commitment a four-starwith Navigator Charity the Atlantic Council was recognized To that culture, nurture the Atlantic These leaders have included included have leaders These The Atlantic Council has also The decisions of board and members committed this from support is It running, year sixth 2020,In the for and the events that followed. that events and the 2020, 25, May on Floyd George of killing tragic the after diverse more even measures to make the Atlantic Council additional took we when year this again our culture is continuous, as we learned it. on todeliver culture right the without little achieves strategy right the Developing day. the of meals other toall that extend We would breakfast.” for strategy eats “culture that wrote famously Drucker Peter expertise. content-area deep with Theypreneurial individuals. are armed and entre nonpartisan, results-oriented, collegial, collaborative, optimistic, of team dynamic diverse, forging a of aim intentional the its staff with purpose and consistency. strategic by informed are they when best out turn decisions those events, of heat theirdecisions significant most inthe makers makewhile policy often must and board. The approach recognizes that of capabilities staff our expert analytical onto the foresight rhythm andoperating The work of building and sustaining management consultant The legendary The Atlantic Council recruits - too low. too low. aiming by results great ever achieved has.” ever that thing only it’s the change the world,” she said. “Indeed, citizens committed of thoughtful, can high for itself. the the Atlantic bar Council too is setting Margaret Mead when ask people whether US foreign policy. underpinningsdomestic of effective crucial the at tolook be expanded Our substantive programming will also best-in-class. are policies and efforts and Inclusion Council to ensure our and launched a Diversity, Equity, workshops respectful-workplace toour training anti-bias also added leaders. policy tional interna of generation next the for erator accel acareer as serve will program The competitive. and inclusive, diverse, more far be will it that so program internship and design ofintroduction a paid fully No organization of our kind has has kind our of organization No “Never doubt that a small group anthropologist the We toquote like manyAmong other measures, we the included took we steps The ● The missionisto REUTERS/YVES HERMAN summit. NATO leaders the at US President Donald Trump Stoltenberg shakes hands with NATO General Secretary Jens find novelways together. to preserveand improve uponthe have achieved best ofwhatwe

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REUTERS/P. RAVIKUMAR “ shocks and stresses. We will help build amore resilient world. to prepare help better them for, navigate, and recover from by 2030. people Weand on communities focus our efforts challenges climate security human and change, migration, will reach one resilience billion with people solutions to ResilienceThe Adrienne Foundation Arsht-Rockefeller Center form ideas into action. ResilienceFoundation Center will trans the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller impact, years of measurable global public policy global reach,strength, and nearly sixty Leveraging the council’s intellectual nications, including arts. the performing commu and technology and tools, risk finance and interventions, community frameworks, scalable including policy based and innovative approaches, goal by deploying a range of evidence- The Resilience Center will reach this Description ofcenterworkfor2019 andshocks stresses. from recover and for, navigate, prepare better them tohelp communities and people on efforts its focusing by world resilient amore build help will center The challengesand by human security 2030. migration, change, toclimate solutions reach one resilience billion with people ResilienceFoundation Center will The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller When theCentermakes it has providedanew and durable knowledge set.” a person moreresilient, - - the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio at its with aconvening co-hosting by the year in later heat urban extreme on focus health threat. to this climatevulnerability and public cities could to implement reduce their interventions to craft partnerships a key challenge and began building the center heat as identified extreme a program of the Rockefeller Foundation, developed Resilient through 100 Cities, the resilience these strategies cities Mexico City, and Paris. Building on cities: Athens, Chennai, Melbourne, lished relationships five with additional South Florida. the potential to be scaled throughout million of residents the county, with least three at for solutions resilience on County, which the with center will partner as Miami-Dade partner community its first by Kathy Baughman McLeod, announced considered resilient. are group or person that people, of group or aperson over unseen) or seen (either protection of layer or skill, a new and set, durable knowledge provided has it resilient, more people “additionality.” When the center makes The Resilience Center continued its In July, the Resilience Center estab In May, the Resilience Center, led The center’s metric for resilience is

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19 THEMATIC PROGRAMS THEMATIC REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 20 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT THEMATIC PROGRAMS • • • pillars: three among rooted is work its and trust in public discourse. restore and to secure democracy online as a meanstransparency aims to establish and accountability government, media, and technology— at the between unique intersection work resides Research Lab—whose The Atlantic Council’s Forensic Digital free and societies. open around world to the promote and online accountability and transparency Building than at any point in history. history. in point any at than when humans are more interconnected To and real-world results. expertise To when and where it occurs. expose, and explain disinformation them online, and to identify, from those who would undermine anddemocratic norms institutions for and by people a foundation of government To DFRLab is spread across five continents, continents, five across spread is DFRLab promote objective fact as as fact objective promote create a new model of of model anew create forge digital resilienceforge The Digital Forensic adapted for impact Research Lab Lab Research , to protect to protect THEMATIC PROGRAMS at a time atime at

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21 THEMATIC PROGRAMS THEMATIC REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 22 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT THEMATIC PROGRAMS Shanghai, China, July 31, 2019. 2019. 31, July China, Shanghai, Lighthizer andRobert Treasury Steven Mnuchin in Secretary Chinese Vice Premier Liu He welcomes US Trade Representative and foreign policy. finance, economics, of intersection the at place go-to the as itself 2020 toestablish relaunch Center as the GeoEconomics in to pivoting is program the Therefore, adapt to the changing global economy. and understand must allies its and States United the capitalism, in trust rebuild and order, economic post-war the rejuvenate years. To seventy-five for championed has it system rules-based open, the and dence in US global economic leadership confi torestore need urgent an is There Economy. Global the in Transforming for New a Era Economics ProgramEconomics Global Business & & Business Global NG HAN GUAN/POOL VIA REUTERS THEMATIC PROGRAMS - of first-rate experts, a steady stream stream steady a experts, of first-rate aCecilia deep bench Malmstrom, speakers such as EU Trade Commissioner with events private and public High-level of the World Trade Organization (WTO). and Latin America, the future (USMCA), Agreement United States-Mexico-Canada and put a greater emphasis on China, the broadened trade focus transatlantic its trade dialogue: GBE Shaping facts-based and legislative branches. executive the both with relationship the initiative has built a constructive Ambassador Dan Fried’s leadership, on of questions policy. sanctions Under the US Congress, and European allies the currentbetween US administration, abridge as serves Initiative Sanctions London, and Brussels. The Economic York, New including to key markets worksanctions beyond the Beltway its took GBE reach: and input policy initiative’s sanctions the Expanding capital. intellectual program’s the todeepen fellows senior of agroup added and trade portfolio, andGBE expanded sanctions its 2019, In (GBE). Program Economics & Business Global the of work the on The Center GeoEconomics will build “ excessive inequality, and automation on growth, productivity low of climate change, Our work will assess the consequences advanced economies. within inequality wealth, income, and intergenerational of rise the including COVID-19, before existed which fractures economic will examineinclusive growth the human potential. remain architecture the best to enable international economic cooperation will and markets free that toensure critical These are pillars economic statecraft. on forward way the money,and of future leadership: the future of the capitalism, of the global economy and US economic around three pillars central to the future technology. The center will organize climate policy, national security, and Councilon energy, workstreams top-level will leveragenerships, the existing the Atlantic Council and, through part a collaborative of and innovative part world. COVID-19 the post of reality the be will This acrisis. after accelerates History 2020: for Strategy of the program’s roster. to improve the age and gender balance of younger, highly qualified female fellows of fellows: Building a gender balanced roster 2019. in coverage trade its toelevate GBE allowed trade conferences and corporate summits, of publications, and having a presence at This isthetimefor Geoeconomics. TheUnited energize theworldwith economic leadership.” States canonceagain creative andcollaborative Within these pillars, a project on on a these pillars, project Within be will Center GeoEconomics The

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23 THEMATIC PROGRAMS THEMATIC REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 24 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT THEMATIC PROGRAMS Union cooperation. US-European of future the on briefs issue of aseries with and Berlin, and Brussels; DC; Washington, in events via security energy transatlantic for strengthening which evaluated opportunities project, the GEC’s European energy security advanced energy. the energy transition; and climate and andmarkets; managing understanding and energy security, geopolitics, themes: core three on focuses center and navigate The the energy transition. to and society industry, civil understand resourcean important for governments, global energy landscape. and economic challenges of the changing tosolutions sustainability, the geopolitical, public to stakeholders devise pragmatic society, civil government, industry, and by workingenergy security alongside The Energy Global Center promotes (GEC) energy. ofchallenges the pragmatic solutions to the to devise partners alongside security Promoting energy 2019 also saw the unveiling of of unveiling the saw also 2019 into developed quickly has GEC The Global Energy Center Global Energy THEMATIC PROGRAMS propelled this important program into propelled this important all strategies, integration grid tional financing,blockchain, and interna coveringand reports forest restoration transport, clean of future the explore to Carolina South to delegation staff in Washington, a DC, congressional Events 2019. in work center’s the for Program remained force a driving the International Energy Agency. Washington, in DC, collaboration with as wellindustries, as a conference in and oilproduction, and gas trading fromholders the finance, hydrocarbon stake with Houston and Singapore, workshops in New York, Abu Dhabi, the centerenergy transition, hosted the in companies gas and oil of role the power should be included in the NDAA. arguing for that US support nuclear signed letter bya bipartisan 20 senators in cited was which of one briefs, issue policy nuclear subsequent wrote two Global Challenge Strategic the and Innovation Leadership: US Energy Nuclear report, launched its and Whitehouse Sheldon (D-RI), (R-ID) Crapo Mike Senators by co-chaired on US Nuclear Energy Leadership, GEC’s Climate and Advanced Energy of the center’s part As on spotlight The Atlantic Council Task Force . The GEC also also GEC . The - - market, and the geopolitics ofmarket, the and energy the geopolitics in energy security,expertise the oil opment training. and professionalopportunities devel mentorship unique receive to thirty-five of age the under leaders climate policy program for women energy and in Energy Fellowship, a one-year inaugural class Women of its Leaders the centerFoundation, announced the (R-NH). Ayotte and former Senator (D-IL) Casten Kelly makers, including Representative Sean clean energy and to hear from policy in trends todiscuss hundred people which convenedSummit, nearly two inaugural Veterans Advanced Energy (VAEP),Energy Project anchored by the also launched the Veterans Advanced makers’policy line of The sight. center In 2020, the GEC will build on its its on build will 2020, GEC In the Finally, the RBC with in partnership - the 2020 US election on energy policy. energy on 2020 election the US of impact global the as well as (CCUS); carbon capture, utilization, and storage aviation fuels; critical minerals; and also research expand its on sustainable will center The issues. nuclear civil and onits analysis climate, advanced energy, while continuing totransition, amplify 2019. 14, September Arabia, Saudi Abqaiq, of city eastern the in facility Aramco at afire following seen is Smoke The GEChasquickly the energytransition. to understand andnavigate industry, andcivil society developed intoanimportant resource forgovernments, REUTERS/STRINGER ●

25 THEMATIC PROGRAMS THEMATIC REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 26 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT THEMATIC PROGRAMS Engages SummitEngages in Washington, DC. NATO 2018 the at talk delivers Afghanistan Millennium2018 Fellow Zafar Hashemi from consensuspolitical for his country’s Macedonia in instrumental forging North of minister prime the to affairs the senior on parliamentary advisor a bright future. these young inspire leaders hope for or younger, old years thirty-five All yet. strongest our was class year’s this tries, coun 100 and applications over 1,200 of Millennium Chosen Fellows. from cohort fifth its celebrated (MLP) Program In 2019, the Millennium Leadership impact. global and leadership,transformational innovative ideas, Enabling Millennium Leadership Leadership Millennium From the public sector, they included included they sector, public the From THEMATIC PROGRAMS Program - senior officialsand business leaders in ident Uribe Alvaro among many other chief award-winning economist; Allianz’ as such executives 500 Fortune The program also includedportfolio. operation and billion $31 investment overseeing $300 billion banking its treasurer deputy chief financial the officer and and tions; negotia trade the US-China supporting affairs foradvisor international economic in thecommittee senior Parliament; as of the chairperson her this country energy developmentsustainable in a Ukrainian landmark deal to name; change its President Iván Duque and former pres they met current with Colombian Under the theme of “Leading Change,” Economy,” and the crisis in Venezuela. “Orange the of promise the process, peace historic country’s the to explore and science. society, academia, business, the arts, world, among many across others civil Arab the in commentator football female first the as such figures media oping nations; and groundbreaking and healthcare challenges in devel foodpreneurs security, solving mobility, In May, MLP took the class to Colombia toColombia class the took May,In MLP at the National Security Council at the Security National member of parliament of Illinois state the for entre driving driving - - - - ership development with a second asecond with development ership and in capabilities the domain of lead of operations. are now entering their second year Palestine, Iran, and Afghanistan, in 2019, they women trained from Niger, Through workshops two opportunities. them toand connects employment that(NGO) trains young female refugees a non-governmental organizationProject, founded the Azadi fellows Greece, and Turkey in crisis refugee Syrian the of frontlines tothe tour study 2018 their by Project—moved Azadi the as such community, MLP the by supported fellows were projects engaged in impact Chicago, Illinois. Beyond the council, Veterans Advanced Energy Summit in the council such within projects as the DC; and launching new programs and Engages conference in Washington, NATO 2019 the as such events largest our as featuredincluding serving speakers at across and beyond council work, Center.Adrienne LatinAmerica Arsht MLP andAtlantic Council between the the collaboration within cross-program rience of was exemplary the product expe inleaders exile. This extraordinary as well Venezuelan as conflict, the of former from combatants different sides and activists grassroots with stories and time in rural Colombia, sharing meals spent also They Medellín. and Bogotá Colombia. in Change Leading on focused Expedition Fellow on Guatape in Fellows Millennium 2019 MLP also deepened its expertise expertise its deepened also MLP Fellows figuredboth prominently - - “ leadership within the council.leadership on of excellence center emerging an as academic worlds, position the program advisory, and leadership search, utive in the exec partnerships alongtions, with addi new These kind. its of programs itive, transformational, and prestigious emerged as one of the most compet gatherings. MLP’s fellowship has already virtual learning to complement in-person and distance supplemented with on key frameworks and concepts executive training coaching and practical curriculum that includes individualized of a newthe introduction leadership and centers, and to our programs addition of next-generation council, the the across fellows grate inte fully tomore manager community programming, the addition of a full-time education executive of year successful Spanish MinistryofForeignAffairs Fellow, SecretaryofState forGlobalSpain, Dr. ManuelMuñiz,2016–2017 Millennium The MLPisinmymindthe intellectuals.” international policymakers, business leadersand public program intheworldfor most impactfulleadership firepower

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27 THEMATIC PROGRAMS THEMATIC REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 28 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS Demonstrators holding Chilean, Argentinian and Colombian flags take part in a protest as a national strike continues in Bogota, Colombia 2019. Colombia 4, Bogota, December in continues strike national as a protest in a part take flags Colombian and Argentinian Chilean, holding Demonstrators policy makers,policy the business community, work that shapes the conversation among through high-impact transformations broadens of understanding regional The Center Adrienne Latin America Arsht importance. America’sof Latin global Shaping understanding REUTERS/LUISA GONZALEZ REUTERS/LUISA Latin America Center Adrienne Arsht Arsht Adrienne REGIONAL PROGRAMS tens of thousands of citizens across across citizens of thousands tens of El Salvador, and Panama. In parallel, Argentina, Brazil, in office into entered for Latin America. New governments transformation of one was 2019 year The Description of2019work region. the of trajectory the define ical, economic, and social issues that will - polit pressing on apriority with context aglobal in role strategic America’s Latin on focuses center The society. civil and relations other with regions of the world. American relations and Latin American US-Latin todeepen opportunities ical role in harnessing economic and polit its solidifying toward look Centre will the Adrienne LatinAmerica Arsht region, the in and States the United in key of 2020, elections In ahead Preview of2020work andtration, regional governments. adminis US the Congress, US with the in briefingsexpertise and meetings provided and reports, ten produced hits, media 1,400 over garnered events, seventy-five hosted over for collaboration. opportunities toharness others and governors, former artists, presidents, leaders, public and private-sector Council, which includes US and regional Advisory Center America Latin Arsht the center also launched the Adrienne Mato, Gerardo HSBC’s by chaired Duque. Iván toPresident presented were which of findings the (D-MD), Cardin Ben and (R-MO) Blunt Roy Senators by led Task Force, US-Colombia its of two phase crisis. tothe tions Policy Foreign with aPeaceGame for countries and convened makers policy from nine country the for plans his todiscuss him hosted center the Assembly, National the of president elected was Guaidó As Juan todemocracy. transition a peaceful support to efforts its Center accelerated the Adrienne Latin America Arsht world. the and States United the for holds LatinAmerica light the opportunities and to high amid uncertainty certainty and allies towith partners provide towork mission its on down doubled CenterAdrienne LatinAmerica Arsht the transition, of ayear In beyond. and Chile, Colombia, in change for advocate to streets tothe took continent the Over twelve months, the center center the months, twelve Over Founded by Adrienne and Arsht In the Colombia, center launched the crisis inWith Venezuela persisting, magazine to align innovative solu - - - - President of Colombia Iván Duque. in the hemisphere. and perspectives shape opportunities center will closely follow how China may the region, the across and investment the Asian giant deepens engagement a majorAs influence inAmerica. Latin markets into the broader economy. local tointegrate needed infrastructure to investment and build strengthen the continue to efforts accelerate–through ascritical Venezuelan flows migration partnership– of the US-Colombia Research Lab. Forensic the Digital with in partnership and counteringactors disinformation, democratic transition by supporting ademocratic toward towork ways new private sector. US and Brazilian makers policy and the with in andtrade partnership investment, mendations for US-Brazil strengthening renewed vision and innovative recom a provide will center the progress, economic opportunity. remote and violence face daily who secure the livelihoods of those tohelp momentum will advance to harness the agreement’s potential. the center will analyze opportunities Canada Agreement’s passage complete, Through it all, China remains The center will also deepen its support In Venezuela, the center will build on Seizing on economic synergies and center the America, Central In States-Mexico- United the With ● -

29 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 30 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS its Sudan Initiative led by Senior Fellow Fellow Senior by led Initiative its Sudan footing, the Africa Center–throughits transitional government worked to find Western Sudan’s powers. As civilian-led forces of and re-engagement the active the cooperation of Sudan’s security both necessitate will which reforms, of sequence complex and along by power vacuum that can only be repaired a with country the left has power from achievement. His fall and still-fragile in was April a singularOmar al-Bashir ruler popular removal of long-standing 2019. The Republic of the Sudan’s in states toauthoritarian challenges overdue, and important, tomount protest public and media social of power the the continent. economic on and prosperity growth and bolstering security strengthening toward priorities policy European and US toredirect and states African with partnerships geopolitical dynamic topromote seeks Center Africa The states. with African partnerships geopolitical Promoting dynamic African communities harnessed communities harnessed African Africa Center Africa REGIONAL PROGRAMS in this historic transition as the United United the as transition historic this in Congo, he was much very engaged the on work center’s the from himself Director While centerdecentralization efforts. research on provincial and cutting-edge elections the of analysis astute through Congo on the Edge programming Englebert Dr. Pierre Fellow Senior States. United the with partnership astrategic for vision Tshisekedi in where April, he his outlined Félix Tshisekedi to power tosurrender him compelled from running for an illicit third term and Presidentauthoritarian Joseph Kabila prevented pressure international and Republic of the Congo. Popular outrage occurredtransition in the Democratic years. thirty over in government of head Sudanese a of visit official first the Washington in December, which marked Hamdok’s Abdalla Minister Prime Sudanese for venue Booth E. Envoy for Sudan Ambassador Donald makers, including one for US Special policy for sessions strategy two hosted Center Africa the summer, the Over forumtable for research and analysis. Cameron Hudson Another important, and imperfect, and imperfect, important, Another recused recused Dr. Pham J. Peter . The center also provided the the provided also center . The continued to lead the center’s center’s the tolead continued . The center hosted hosted center . The –provided an inimi–provided public address to to address public - As Sudan’s civilian-led Boubèye Maïga Mali’s these challenges, the center welcomed crisis. Recognizingescalating security and donor nations to respond to the ofthe capabilities G5 Sahel countries underscoring worrisome cracks in alone, 2019 in reported were dents Sahel. Over one inci violent thousand the across homes their toflee people forcedmilitants more than one million a soaring by number of Islamist attacks violence. of worryingly, Most extremist siege the under tostruggle continued 2019. Democracies across the continent in tooffice incumbents toreturn voted Nigeria, Senegal, and Africa— South some of Africa’s foremost powers— however.universal, The citizens of Region of Africa. Lakes Great the for envoy special States Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok addresses the Atlantic Council on December 5, 2019. worked to finditsfooting, the Africa Centerprovided transitional government an inimitableforum. The appetite for change was not not was change for appetite The former Prime Minister Soumeylou and former Minister - for Social Justice. Justice. for Social Citizens Ethiopia party formed political Berhanu Nega with aroundtable moderated she Minister Prime Laureate Nobel of pace the Ethiopia’s upcoming and elections Bruton Bronwyn Studies and of Programs 2020. in elections ahead human of rights much-anticipated for a strategic discussion on US trade and hosted Guinean President Alpha Condé Center the Africa region, Africa West September. the engaging with Further Ouattara Dominique Lady First by Washington to avisit triggered ire’s sector cocoa d’Ivo Côte in labor child of reports into investigation CBP’s labor. forced of produced on the continent on grounds releasewithhold orders on goods several issued (CBP) Protection Border and Customs US Notably, roadblocks. some hit trade May, US-Africa Area in of the African Free Continental Trade force into entry the much-awaited with trade, intra-continental for year stone Cooperation of Foreign andInternational Affairs Looking ahead, center Director amile tobe proved 2019 While is tracking the run-up to to run-up the tracking is Abiy Ahmed , who spoke at the council in Kamissa Camara Kamissa , the head of the newly newly the of head , the ● ’s reforms. In June, In June, ’s reforms. in March. - -

31 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 32 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS Ukraine’s democratic processes as Donbas. the to Kyiv and trip as a study well as briefings of policy a series who participated in House staffers brought Senate together sixteen and Fellowship Program. The 2019 program second class of the Eurasia Congressional its convened center the Hill, Capitol aid for Ukraine. $50 million was authorized in military additional an 2and Stream Nord on when Congress leviedimpact sanctions aspirations. The center’s work saw real democratic its and Ukraine for support ninewith other think to tanks reaffirm together Hill Capitol on event bipartisan December the center hosted a landmark, a turbulent US landscape, in political Despite Washington. in Ukraine for support bipartisan protecting on focused laser- was Center Eurasia the 2019, In for 2019 Core impact/accomplishments across Eurasia. prosperity values, and democratic Promoting stability, The center also helped protect protect helped also center The on network its bolster To further Eurasia Center Eurasia REGIONAL PROGRAMS age of disinformation, regulating the web, in the reporting democratic elections, protecting including issues of array an probed Participants virtually. towatch in tuned thousand and nearly two attended, people hundred seven than More Madrid. and Brussels, Athens, in events of series aweek-long #DisinfoWeek, second its interference. In March, the center hosted election expose and tomonitor designed Task Force Election aUkrainian to form localwith and international organizations the center partnered idential elections, pres toUkraine’s run-up the In 2014. in Dignity of Revolution the since elections significant most held its the country ATLANTIC COUNCIL personnel inmilitary Donbas, eastern Ukraine. Eurasia Center class 2019 of congressional fellows visit Ukrainian -

against disinformation. forward apath on tostrategize sector private the and society, civil government, from academia, tech, participants brought together nearly three hundred Forum on Strategic Communications fakes. In October, the third annual Global trolls, and deep bots, and identifying announced fivecandidates under consid and media local the scooped ever time and, for the first elections parliamentary focused on Ukraine’s presidential and In September, the Eurasia Center and Russia. and Europe, States, United the in press by covered widely was report The Kremlin’s repressive policies at home. Russians abroad living between and the Drain Brain Russian New The Exodus: Putin The home and abroad. In February, it published and the highlighting Kremlin’s at activities tracking of aim the with projects several than 100,000 hits. eration for prime minister, garnering more contact in Avdiivka, Ukraine. Ukraine. Avdiivka, in contact of line the on stationed soldiers Ukrainian visit at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center (left), (center) and Ambassador John director Herbst, Ret. Army US Petraeus, H. David General The center’s UkraineAlert center’s The The Eurasia Center also launched , the relationship which highlights ATLANTIC COUNCIL blog - - will include Armenia and Uzbekistan. keythe Kremlin. Other countries of focus toward strategy US on apaper produce studies on developments in Russia and the center plans to significant conduct In remain influential. response, extremely choose course. their own geopolitical of Eurasianthe capacity countries to throughout the region, and strengthen open societies, and market economies democracy, topromote work will center The fall. the in elections important but in October, and Ukraine will hold local elections hold parliamentary critical tutions on a regional scale. Georgia will of Eurasia’sdurability insti democratic war. the toend talks in position Ukraine’s war in the Donbas and strengthening taining pressure on the Kremlin for its main on focus will effort this of piece for a sound Ukraine policy. An important to support focus on maintaining bipartisan continue will Center 2020, Eurasia In the 2020 strategy undermine US regional interests. scored how Russia’s in Venezuela actions collaborated on that a under report Center Adrienne LatinAmerica Arsht Amid all of this, Russia’s actions will will actions Russia’s this, of all Amid the totest continue will year This - - ● -

33 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 34 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS of a historic transition, the outcome outcome the transition, a historic of midst the in is Europe it. affecting forces the of denial in be or nostalgia to in give they should nor granted, for can no longer take the partnership external forces. Transatlantic leaders and internal both by is challenged prosperity, and freedom. security, widely-shared of the prospect a liberal international order that offers Together, they laid the foundation for global force together. when acting effective most the tobe have proven America and Europe North resort. of first partner economic, and security political, States’ United the been has the Atlantic Council’s founding, Europe Since asset. greatest States’ United partnership. transatlantic and forward-looking ambitious, astrong, toensure analysis and strategies, leadership, promotes (FEI) Initiative Europe Future The partnership. transatlantic Europe and a forward-looking ambitious Advancing strong, a Today, this crucial relationship relationshipThe is the transatlantic The Future Europe The Future Europe REGIONAL PROGRAMS Initiative • • include: focus of key pillars Its liberal democracies. develop common solutions to defend as well as to promote rising leaders and Atlantic, the of sides both on citizens and among makers, policy economic leaders, engagement tofoster seeks initiative The logical and environmental challenges. and technorising authoritarianism, competition, power great of atime at relationship on thinking the transatlantic renewal. of a strategy forge and change in Europe, galvanize leadership, tounderstand seeks The initiative the United with States. in partnership Europe advancing a global future better astrong of vision the to bolster required promotes the leadership and strategies Council’s Future Europe Initiative Atlantic The States. United tothe tance impor strategic great of is of which assertiveness together.assertiveness Russian aggression and Chinese to confront competition in great power Developing a common strategy the peripheries. andbacksliding, integrating in the European confronting project, trust restoring by peace and at free, whole, aEurope Building FEI’s objective is to provide fresh fresh toprovide is objective FEI’s - -

• idents, four five prime idents, ministers, foreign ten countries which convened four pres States. United the of interest national NATO,of acritical is the European Union, alongside the unity that the resilience of and strength belief strong the with conducted is work Initiative’s Europe Future The • • • • • Restoring transatlantic leadership in leadership Restoring transatlantic of US and European leaders. European and US of togetherBringing generation the next and free markets. rule of law, democracy, human rights, international order characterized by by fostering anwith other partners and ideals across the Atlantic and Recommitting to common values security, andcyber new technologies. national financialflows, climate change, as energy markets and supplies, inter issues of global consequence, such Building a consensus transatlantic on tance relationship. for the transatlantic European Union (EU) and their impor makers on in developments the USEducating citizens and policy integration and coordination. Promoting at European defense efforts innovation, and competition policies. bystrength advancing growth, international community’s transatlantic the economic foundation of the the global economy and bolstering In 2019, FEI hosted seventy events in in events seventy hosted FEI 2019, In

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35 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 36 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS from other parts of the region have have region the of parts other from withdrawal perceived and Syria from withdrawal US the time, same the At ties. calling for improved economic opportuni corruption and foreign and intervention demanding anpopular protests end to countries across the region are witnessing of several the Spring, Arab anniversary the East approaches Middle As the tenth 2019 accomplishments region. the of security, and unlock the human potential and peace build interests, US protect to East Middle wider the and Europe in the council allies works with and partners initiatives, functional and try-specific, counregion. Through sub-regional, the in growth for opportunities support and challenges of range the to address to community transatlantic work together provides a forum for galvanizing the the council’s East programming Middle andpolitical socioeconomic change, the regionAs undergoes significant East. Middle in the potential human unlocking and security Advancing Middle East Programs East Middle Rafik Hariri Center & REGIONAL PROGRAMS - - program’s Iraq and Iran Initiative Directors Directors Initiative Iran and Iraq program’s IranSource its on issues related on blogs of aseries published intiative to the conference,In the lead-up the and relations transatlantic Iran. with onthe revolution regional impact and its of trajectory and legacy the to examine convenedInitiative conference a day-long Iran of Future the revolution, Iranian the of States. United tothe sador financeminister, andtheIraqi ambas Iraqi speaker of the Iraqi parliament, featuring the Iraqi foreign minister, the events private and public various and relations Iraq Initiative via its US-Iraq in Washington regarding the future of conversation the steered have experts competition in the region. on the implications of great power areport torelease conference a full-day convened center the Africa, North and expanding roles in the East Middle makers navigate these complex dynamics. policy helping of forefront the at is team Council’s Africa East and Middle North voidleadership in the region, the Atlantic international the tofill threaten Russia and China As East. Middle the in States United the of role the on a debate reinvigorated In February, on the fortieth anniversary anniversary In February, on the fortieth Additionally, the council’s East Middle Russia’s and toChina response In blog. The - REUTERS/KHALID AL-MOUSIL in Baghdad, Iraq November 25, 2019. ongoing anti-government protests, during wishes, of awall at wish his with An Iraqi demonstrator pastes a note 2015 Nobel Peace Laureate Ouidad Ouidad Laureate Peace Nobel 2015 hosted center the April, In issues. opment economicspotlighting and human devel the RafikHaririCenter is laser-focusedon across challenges the region, security Red Sea. surrounding the dynamics geopolitical exploreexperts to the changing rapidly of East and Middle Africa think tank Initiative led aSecurity delegation inleaders Iraq and Iran. succession scenarios for senior Shiite collaborated on a issue timely brief on KadhimAbbas and Barbara Slavin also In addition to covering the ongoing East Middle Scowcroft the June, In - remain purposeful in their efforts. remain purposeful in their efforts. will Syria, Council experts Northern from troops US of withdrawal continued the and Iraq in troops US of withdrawal in the region. Faced an with imminent role US the of future the on impact major a have will this of All hard. especially region the of parts hit that pandemic war, aglobal and price oil Arabia aRussia–Saudi by followed quickly Iran, and States United the between tensions escalating with 2020 began 2020 preview Report Development previewed the Arab forthcoming Human center the States, Arab of Bureau ration the with United Nations Regional collabo in fall, the In transition. cratic challenges in Tunisia’s ongoing demo Bouchamaoui to discuss progress and . ● - -

37 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 38 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS December 2019. landscape, strategic Indo-Pacific the discuss Ayres Alyssa Dr and Richardson, John (Ret.) Admiral Tellis, Ashley Dr Campbell, Kurt Dr makers in South Asia and the United United the and Asia South in makers as a forum for dialogue decision between toserve region the in key institutions with Europe. and States, tries, neighboring regions, the United andAsia the relations coun among its South greater on work for hub Council’s Atlantic the is Center Asia South The Asia. makersdecision South in forum for dialogue between and creating a institutions with partnerships Fostering The center aims to foster partnerships South Asia Center Asia South REGIONAL PROGRAMS - Pakistan, while new projects focused on on focused projects new while Pakistan, media India in between and diplomacy news national of role the and security on regional portfolios nuclearstanding the centerNooruddin, long- maintains its togrow. continues region States and China for influence inthe United the between competition and to democratic aspirations in the region and Sri Lanka pose emerging challenges in India, Pakistan, majoritarian politics of this unfolds as and growing sectarian reform. and All institutional rapid growth hasand undermined hopes Pakistan of in India while macroeconomic instability NATO the of role coalition, and process regarding the future of the Afghan peace facestakeholders continued uncertainty polar international Regional environment. of an increasinglyopportunities multi and challenges evolving the to reflect of atransition work significant underwent policy makers. recommendationsand practicable for overarching goal to offer analyses critical sustainability, and energy, the with security, climateand non-traditional international flows,traditional migratory governance, trade and development, include focus of issues core Its States. Under the new of leadership Dr. Irfan body Center’s Asia South the 2019, In - Central Bank ofCentral Dr Reza Pakistan Baqir the of Governor co-hosted Centers and Energy Asia Global the South Year. New the in October, In prominent loomed inin 2019 Pakistan and remain Trade Relationship US-India the for AVision Crossroads: at a Trade landmark and report Initiative its Trade US-India anew of launch the on regional commerce and trade with work, the center an emphasis established States. United the with changing strategic partnership approach to international and diplomacy minister of India, spoke on India’s evolving Ambassador In September,presidential elections. fourth following the country’s institutions the state of Afghanistan’s democratic Rahmani joined the center to review economy. global the in Asia South of role the peace process in Afghanistan and the 2019. 2019. 21, December India, Delhi, New in law, citizenship Local residents attend a protest against a new Issues of macroeconomic stability Issues of macroeconomic stability In addition to this traditional body of of body traditional tothis addition In October, In Ambassador Roya REUTERS/ANUSHREE FADNAVIS S. Jaishankar, foreign . in the global economy. digital an examination of India’s evolving role bilateral diplomacy, and India-Pakistan in media news national of role the of areview process, peace future the on in and Afghanistan their impact networks will include an of analysis illicit financial to regional security. The coming months approaches tional and non-traditional 3) climate and sustainability, and 4) tradi flows andmigratory undefined borders, commerce and trade, 2) international regional 1) work: essential of pillars broad four totackle strategy program a new the region through 2020, executing in todevelopments work its to adapt ongoing macroeconomic reform efforts. Fund and the International Monetary with relationship country’s the to discuss Issues ofmacroeconomic loomed in2019andremain stability inPakistan prominent intheNewYear. The South Asia Center will continue continue will Center Asia South The ● -

39 REGIONAL PROGRAMS REGIONAL REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 40 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL PROGRAMS US-Turkey alliance currently faces and dialogue the with region. down commitment on to its engagement todouble years ago two Program TURKEY it launchedronment, the Atlantic Council IN ofmidst an increasingly challenging envi the in but years, ten Turkey than more for region. the in USpromoting engagement constructive the leading developed economies and goals of ensuring Turkey’s place among program operates the overarching with andbusiness, migration security. The issue areas: energy, economics and designed to underpin the following core bilateral dialogue through programming Turkey and promoting by States United the between relationship the to shape aimsThe Atlantic Council IN TURKEY and security. migration, and business, of energy, economics and Turkey core on issues United the Statesbetween Promoting bilateral dialogue The nearly seven decades-old decades-old seven nearly The The council has had a presence in Atlantic Council Council Atlantic IN TURKEYIN REGIONAL PROGRAMS - Turkey and into the surrounding region. strategic implications stretching beyond forsectors Turkey, economic with and Energy is one of the important most system. missile S-400 the over and including in Syria over militia the YPG disagreements of toanumber due years recent in Turkey and surfaced have States United the Tensions between forces. complex and geopolitical economic by buffeted is and tensions dramatic 2019. 2019. 10, Turkey September on Ankara, in (L) Ross of Commerce Wilbur United States Secretary meets (R) Pekcan Ruhsar Trade Minister Turkish FATIH KURT / ANADOLU AGENCY /ANADOLU FATIH KURT Turkish makers policy in Washington, featuring roundtables high-level visiting of aseries hosted council the 2019, In along NATO’sstability flank. Southern stone and for security transatlantic regard to migration issues. in the European with Union, particularly Brussels focused on Turkey’s relationship atroundtable the European Parliament in the programApril, organized a high-level In refugees. million four almost with the world’s largest refugee nation hosting Turkey 2019. in now is work IN TURKEY’s be a key pillar of the Atlantic Council refugee crisis, migration continued to in addressing and managing the Syrian and energy markets. energy security andCorridor; East Med gas on regional LNG; the expansion of Gas the Southern of newimpact gas sources, including US the explored event The revolution. gas gas (LNG) market dynamics under liquefied natural gas regional new on a conference hosted 2019,tunity. In the council February bilateral commercialimportant oppor The also an energy presents sector Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2019. 17, 2019. Turkey, October Ankara, in Palace Presidential the at Erdogan Tayyip President Turkish with ameeting after on looks Pompeo Mike State of Secretary as Oktay Fuat President Turkey’s Vice with hands shakes Pence Mike President Vice U.S. US-Turkey relations are a corner TurkeyAs role vital maintained its expansion and the shale - REUTERS/HUSEYIN ALDEMIR - Development Programme. Development and the United Nations European Bank for and Reconstruction outreach through the cooperation with also has increased international its of Syrians in Turkey. The program as well as the economic inclusion Eastern Mediterranean energy resources on through analysis reports in-depth and sector; private the and ments govern both from speakers high-level with issues timely on webinars experts; from Turkish, regional, and international TURKEYSource Turkey and related developments. to provide and analysis insight on by blog TURKEYSource launching its States Turkey United in the both and outreach, and impact engagement, its Syria.operation in Northern ofduring Turkey’s the aftermath military Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House Donald Trump hosted Turkish President President US after day one just took place Çavuşoğlu Minister with discussion timely in November. Çavuşoğlu Mevlut The Turkey’s of Minister Foreign Affairs with adiscussion in culminating DC, This year, the program will deepen will provide coverage coverage provide will ●

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From left to right: Kadri Simson; General James L. Jones, Jr., USMC (Ret.); Amos Hochstein; and Helima Croft discuss energy security and geopolitics at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi. 44 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT CONVENING Citizen Awards and Distinguished Distinguished and Awards Citizen thropist will.i.am. thropist and musician, and philan technologist, Award-winning producer Brian Grazer, Oscar Rutte, Mark Netherlands the of Piñera,Chile Prime Sebastián Minister exceptional President individuals: of four on alight toshine activists society and civil media practitioners, leaders, industry and policy hundred six some of audience ahigh-level convened and together” future the “shaping of Citizen Awards the September, in Held Awards The The Council Atlantic Global 2019 Distinguished Leadership Distinguished 2019 dinner in Washington, DC, underscored our mission Leadership Awards 2019 Global Global 2019 AWARDS - Smith, Christine Lagarde, and Adrienne Arsht. representingGottemoeller NATO, Frederick dinner the night before the gala, including Rose intimate an for gather Honorees Right: to Left an international organization. honored has history its fifty-nine-year thethe Council first time Atlantic in anniversary, NATO on seventieth its International Leadership Award to honored to bestow our Distinguished also We were Smith. and Fred Lagarde, Christine Adrienne Arsht, finest: embody leadership at its celebrated who three individuals ●

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47 CONVENING REPORT ANNUAL COUNCIL ATLANTIC 48 ATLANTIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT CONVENING General Atomics CEO and Chairman Blue Neal Mr. J. Agency International Energy Director Executive Birol Dr. Fatih of Sweden Affairs Foreign for Minister and Minister Prime Former Prime Minister Carl Bildt Majid Al Futtaim CEO Mr. Alain Bejjani Government of Spain the of President Former Aznar María José President of Pakistan Minister Prime Former Shaukat Aziz Prime Minister Holdings SouthWest and CEO Founder, Chairman, Mr. Tewodros Ashenafi S.A. Holding SICPA CEO and Chairman Mr. Philippe Amon of State Secretary US Former Albright Secretary Madeleine Board Advisory Chairman, International McCormick Mr. David LEADERSHIP Zurich Insurance Group Ltd Insurance Zurich CEO Greco Mr. Mario of Croatia PresidentFormer Grabar-Kitarović President Kolinda Tellurian Inc. CEO and President Gentle Meg Ms. Airbus CEO Mr. Guillaume Faury Edelman CEO Mr. Richard W. Edelman Staff of Chiefs Joint the of Chairman US Former General Joseph Dunford Penguin Random House CEO Mr. Markus Dohle Eni CEO Mr. Claudio Descalzi Intelligence National of Director US Former Lt. Gen. James Clapper, Jr. Investment Group Eastern First CEO and Chairman Chu L.L. Mr. Victor Chairman Emeritus (Ret.) USAF Scowcroft Brent Gen. Lt. INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Former PresidentFormer of Poland Kwaśniewski President Aleksander Saab Group CEO and President Mr. Micael Johansson Crescent Petroleum CEO Mr. Majid H. Jafar Energy, LLC Hunt Consolidated CEO and President Mr. Hunter Hunt GS Energy CEO and President Mr. Yongsoo Huh Corporation Lockheed Martin and CEO President, Chairman, Executive Hewson A. Marillyn Ms. TechnologiesRaytheon CEO Hayes J. Mr. Gregory Mr. Bahaa R. Hariri of Defense Secretary US Former CharlesSecretary T. Hagel Companies of Group MNG President and Board, the of Chairman Founder, Günal N. Mr. Mehmet President &CEO President Mr. Frederick Kempe

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List as of June 30, 2020 30, June of as List * = Woolsey James R. West Robinson J. Vuono E. Carl Enzo Viscusi Ronald P. Verdicchio IV Taft, H. William Paula Stern Kiron Skinner William Schmieder Marjorie Scardino W. Ralston Joseph Thomas R. Pickering Philip Odeen A. George E. Moose James P. McCarthy W. Makins Wendy D. Macomber John Henrik Liljegren Philip Lader Geraldine S. Kunstadter Roger Kirk Joulwan George A. Hutchings L. Robert Hormats Robert Heuven van H.A. Marten Brian Henderson Barbara Hackman Franklin Edmund P. Jr. Giambastiani, Jr. W. Fulford, Carlton Freeman M. Ronald Chas W. Freeman Members Committee Executive

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY RESTRICTIONS WITHOUT DONOR 35,576 35,576 36,947 27,644 27,644 $2,556 $2,556 $3,153 30,372 30,372 (1,372) 9,304 (1,473) 3,703 3,703 5,840 5,840 3,292 3,292 3,464 3,464 2,679 4,970 4,970 2,214 2,214 3,198 (550) 3,184 3,184 3,413 3,413 2,147 1,818 540 540 956 956 983 983 622 622 549 549 330 493 821 821 247 247 65 65 15 15 51 51 RESTRICTIONS WITH DONOR $70,127 $70,127 (30,372) 34,800 33,047 $6,607 35,327 35,327 33,047 33,047 31,534 2,280 2,280 13,165 13,165 12,112 ------$73,279 $73,279 38,503 68,623 68,623 TOTAL 36,947 27,644 27,644 34,777 31,585 31,585 13,230 13,230 15,526 15,526 $9,164 $9,164 31,675 9,304 (1,473) 5,840 5,840 3,292 3,292 3,464 3,464 2,679 4,970 4,970 2019 3,101 3,101 2,214 2,214 3,198 3,184 3,184 2,147 1,818 540 540 956 956 983 983 622 622 549 549 330 493 247 247 15 15 - $38,503 23,226 23,226 TOTAL 38,357 29,873 (1,048) 31,067 31,067 $4,164 14,272 14,272 6,648 2,040 3,688 7,000 2,075 2,075 4,573 4,573 4,746 4,746 1,050 1,050 2018 1,923 1,976 1,976 5,511 5,511 1,951 1,951 1,194 1,194 1,170 1,170 1,811 666 684 684 836 836 587 587 227 227 146 146 (8) - - - - 2019 and forward. 2019 and separately in is reported The program financial reports. audited 2018 our Energy Center in Global the in was included Council in Turkey Atlantic **The

OVER A DECADE OF REVENUE AND NET ASSET GROWTH ASSET NET AND REVENUE OF ADECADE OVER 31, 2018) December for Totals Comparative (With 2019 31, December Position of Financial Statement $60m $50m $20m $80m $40m $30m $70m $10m $0m 2007 Fixed assets (net) assets Fixed and other Prepaid expenses and other receivable Contributions, grants, equivalents cash and Cash ASSETS Total liabilities Deferred compensation rent Deferred revenue Deferred Refundable advance Capital lease obligation and accrued liabilities Accounts payable LIABILITIES assets Total Investments ($000’S) Without donor restrictions NET ASSETS Total net assets net Total With donor restrictions AND NET ASSETS NET AND TOTAL LIABILITIES 2008 2009

2010 $82,023 $82,023 $82,023 $82,023 $73,279 $73,279 $8,744 $3,940 $2,979 $2,979 25,657 25,657 47,544 47,544 70,127 70,127 4,293 4,293 4,973 4,973 2019 3,153 589 589 264 264 232 232 180 180 115 2011 Net Assets($m) Designated Revenue Applied Revenue DesignatedforFutureYears Revenue ($m) $38,503 $45,683 $45,683 34,800 $1,380 $1,380 $4,521 $4,521 $7,181 $7,181 17,803 17,803 2012 17,957 5,202 5,202 4,486 4,486 3,703 3,703 2018 326 326 185 185 917 917 54 54 34 34 2013 DIVERSITY OF SUPPORT* * GAAP accounting* GAAP $13,230 Grants Government 2014 $1,473 Discounts Present Value $31,585 Foundations 2015 $15 Other Revenue $330 and Materials Contributed Services $247 Contracts $9,164 Contributions Individual 2016 $15,526 Support Corporate 2017 2018 2019

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