About the Transatlantic Project
The Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East’s Transatlantic Project is a flagship effort aimed at revitalizing and deepening US-European cooperation on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
As the geopolitical landscape shifts, it is increasingly clear that the future of peace, prosperity, and stability in the MENA region cannot rest solely on the shoulders of the United States. Instead, this moment calls for strategic, long-term coordination with our European allies. Europe’s influence in the MENA region is poised to expand in the years ahead, driven by transitions already underway and others still unfolding. From diplomacy and security to development and investment, a cohesive transatlantic approach is not only necessary—it is overdue.
Rooted in our longstanding regional expertise and robust European partnerships, the Transatlantic Project will serve as a sustained, high-level platform for collaborative strategy, joint diplomacy, and inclusive dialogue between US, European, and MENA actors. With a particular emphasis on the Levant, the initiative will focus on practical solutions to shared challenges and opportunities across the region.
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Through our Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, the Atlantic Council works with allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.