Kernels of our Future

The Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation is a non-governmental organization established in 1991, dedicated to reinforcing European and Transatlantic cooperation through education dialogue and advocacy.

Through its diverse networks, G.A.A.E.C. builds broad constituencies to support constructive international leadership policies by promoting educational and other programs in cooperation with respectable Educational Institutions for successor generations of leaders who will value international engagement and have the necessary means to develop effective policies.

Furthermore, the organization is involved in examining issues of integration into European structures, regarding the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia. Because human and economic security are also vital relationships, G.A.A.E.C. has forged Program Partnerships with European academic and civil society, as well as the economic institutions supporting initiatives for development via autonomous programs of bilateral or multilateral participation on issues related to women, human rights and international security while suggesting action plans.

The Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation cooperates with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS), an educational institution based in Washington D.C., developing academic programs on international politics, economic relations, security, development, crisis management and conflict resolution, under the faculty of Georgetown University.

Other areas of G.A.A.E.C. involvement include aspects of European Security and Defense Policy, National - International Development and Humanitarian Aid, North and South Dialogue, and Cooperation with NGO's for Women, through conferences and seminars with international participation for professionals and active citizens.

Last but not least, G.A.A.E.C. promotes dialogue and research on key issues of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its continued transformation, cooperating closely with the Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) of NATO. It solely represents Greece to the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) network, consisting of the national Associations of 42 countries.

G.A.A.E.C. participates as the sole representative for Greece to:

~ EURODEFENSE - Network for European Common Foreign and Security Policy.

~ WIIS - Women In International Security

~ AWEPA - Association of Politicians for Africa

~ IIFES - International Foundation for Elections Systems

~ AAYPL-ACYPL - Atlantic and American Councils for Young Politicians

International educational programs organized by Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation:

International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES) since 1996

The largest educational summer program in the Mediterranean, involving more than 100 university students from 22 countries.

Kernels of our Future since 2004

An original international educational summer program for youth (aged 15-18) from 12 countries.

Euro-Mediterranean Journalism Institute (EMJI) since 2006

An educational program for young journalists from around the world (close to 25 nationalities).