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| Company type | Incentive |
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| Industry | umbrella organization |
| Founded | 18 June 1954 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Headquarters | Brussels,Belgium |
| Revenue | 139,000 euro (2019)  |
| Subsidiaries | North Atlantic Council |
| Website | www.atahq.info |
TheAtlantic Treaty Association (ATA) is anumbrella organization which draws together political leaders, academics, military officials, and diplomats to support theNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The ATA is an independent organization that is separate from NATO.[1][2][3]
The ATA was created on 18 June 1954.[2] Since the end of theCold War and the dissolution of theWarsaw Pact, the role of the Atlantic Treaty Association has changed considerably. In 1992, the ATA Constitution was amended to accommodate associate members and observers from non-NATO countries. In 1992, theAtlantic Club of Bulgaria joined the ATA as its first associated member from a non-NATO country.[4] Given NATO's shifting nature, the ATA now works beyond the borders of the Euro-Atlantic area, operating in Central andEastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the SouthCaucasus. Following the accession of new NATO countries in 1999 and 2004, ATA membership expanded considerably, and its security focus has shifted south and eastward.[5][6][2]
The ATA is active in NATO'sPartnership for Peace (PfP) andMediterranean Dialogue programs and is increasingly engaged with officials and institutions based in members of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) and Partners Across the Globe.
The Atlantic Treaty Association's stated mission is to support the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty:freedom,liberty,peace,security, and therule of law. As such, the ATA aims to serve as a forum for debate in which member associations can realize common interests and democratic goals.[2][1]The youth branch of the ATA, the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) was created in 1996.[2] YATA seeks to educate and promote debate among youth in order to create responsible future political leaders who have an understanding of the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty.[5]
The statutory bodies governing the ATA are the Assembly and the Board.[1][6]
The Assembly stands as the paramount decision-making body within the ATA. It comprises delegates from Member, Associate Member, and Observer Member associations. Each Member and Associate Member, except Observer Members, holds one voting right.[6][1][7]
The Board, consisting of the President, ten elected Directors, and the ex officio ATA President, plays a crucial role in ATA governance. The ATA President participates specifically in matters concerning youth activities during Board meetings. The ATA President may also extend invitations to individuals to assist in the Board's work.[6]
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