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About GMF

Te German Marshall Fund o the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institu-

tion dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic

and global issues.

GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and

members o the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by pro-

viding exchange opportunities to oster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a

number o initiatives to strengthen democracies.

Founded in 1972 through a gi rom Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a

strong presence on both sides o the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has six oces in

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About the Mediterranean Policy Program

Te Mediterranean Policy Program promotes transatlantic analysis and dialogue on issues aecting Southern Europe, North

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ranean security and development; and strengthening the North American policy debate on the region and transatlantic

cooperation on Mediterranean strategy.

About Istituto Affari Internazionali

Te Istituto Aari Internazionali (IAI), ounded by Altiero Spinelli in 1965, does research in the felds o oreign policy,

political economics, and international security. A non-proft organization, the IAI aims to disseminate knowledge through

research studies, conerences, and publications. o that end, it cooperates with other research institutes, universities, and

oundations in Italy and abroad and is a member o various international networks. More specifcally, the main research

sectors are European institutions and policies, Italian oreign policy, trends in the global economy and internationalization

processes in Italy, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, deense economy and policy, and transatlantic relations. Te IAIputs out an English-language quarterly (Te International Spectator), an online webzine (AfarInternazionali), a series o

research papers (Quaderni IAI) and an Italian oreign policy yearbook (La Politica Estera dellItalia).

Cover photo: Would-be immigrants arrive on a boat in the port o Italys southern island o Lampedusa late on July 31, 2008.

Photo credit: Mauro Seminara/AFP/Getty Images


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