The Challenges and Promises of Atlantic Cooperation

January 9, 2025

Transatlantic cooperation is key to addressing shared challenges like climate change, maritime security, and transnational crime. Initiatives such as the Atlantic Partnership and Zopacas emphasize sustainable development, the blue economy, and digital connectivity, highlighting the need for collective action and harmonized efforts to drive peace, collaboration, and growth across the Atlantic.

Speakers
Akram Zaoui
Chargé de Mission to the Executive President
Akram Zaoui is a Senior Specialist and Chargé de Mission to the Executive President at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS). Prior to this, he was Manager of Research Support and the Public Policy Lab at the PCNS. His main area of research interest is the geopolitical economy of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From 2018 to 2020, Zaoui coordinated a network of 70+ civil society organizations (CSOs), working with local communities, public authorities, and private companies. His responsibilities included managing administrative and financial affairs, communications, development, fundraising, operations, and strategic planning. Zaoui holds degrees from HEC Paris and Sciences Po, as well as a bachelor's degree (licence) in history from Université Paris 1 Pa ...

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