The Atlantic Community is somewhat different. Below is their mission list from their website. We might argue with the way the first mission is described, but not the rest. (I would hope). The list of founders, interns, movers and shakers includes former investment bankers, Accenture specialists and a wide variety of policy wonks. There doesn't appear to be an ideological pattern.

Here's what they say...

We seek to:

• Spread the message that today's transatlantic agenda is global: International challenges like terrorism, the energy crisis, and the rise of new powers in Asia demand a unified Western policy.

• Promote frank debates and collaboration between Europe and North America on issues of globalization and foreign policy.

• Cultivate and improve intellectual exchange across the Atlantic through increased networking opportunities between decision-makers, senior experts, as well as a new generation of students and future policy professionals.

• Promote and advance the future generation of decision-makers.

• Analyze foreign policy and the challenges of the twenty-first century in such a way that everybody can understand them. Our leitmotif is: Accessible Foreign Policy for Everybody!