After participating in the annual Summit of Global Solutions Initiative in Berlin, President Macky Sall arrived in Washington yesterday to take part in the spring session of Atlantic Council.
Atlantic Council, one of the greatest American think tanks, founded in 1961 and based in Washington DC, is devoted to the prospective analysis of major strategic challenges such as peace, security, economy, finance, energy, technology, environment (especially climate), cybersecurity, defense, diplomacy and global governance.
It brings together eminent personalities from various horizons: politics, economic, officers superior to retirement, leaders of large multinationals, leaders of international organizations and civil society. Supported by renowned experts, Atlantic Council publishes analysis reports, organizes high -level conferences and advises political decision -makers.
Considered one of the most influential think tanks in the United States, in particular in matters of foreign policy, Atlantic Council has Macky Sall among his international advisory council, alongside other leaders such as José María Aznar, former president of the Spanish government, Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, and the President and CEO Pfizer.
This spring session will discuss, among other things, crucial subjects linked to international geopolitical conflicts and tensions, as well as to the potential consequences of a return to power of President Trump, in particular with regard to the trade war and its impact on Africa. The future of AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) and MCA (Millennium Challenge Account), two major American initiatives for support for Africa, could be compromised by the new Trump administration policy.
