Is the Atlantic Council in the Epstein files?

Yes, the Atlantic Council appears in 7 documents from the Epstein files. Most references are incidental—the think tank is mentioned in professional biographies of speakers and consultants who served on Atlantic Council working groups. However, two documents from July 2013 show Fabrice Aidan forwarding Atlantic Council Syria policy briefings directly to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating Epstein received foreign policy analysis from this source.

Why was Jeffrey Epstein receiving Atlantic Council policy briefings?

In July 2013, Fabrice Aidan (identified in other documents as a French consultant with ties to various political figures) forwarded Atlantic Council briefings on Syria to Epstein, calling them "interesting." The briefing was titled "Syria: Blackberry Diplomacy" by Fred Hof, a senior Atlantic Council fellow and former State Department official. This suggests Epstein was part of a network receiving foreign policy analysis, though the documents don't explain why he was on this distribution list.

What is the Atlantic Council?

The Atlantic Council is a prominent Washington D.C.-based think tank focused on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy, founded in 1961. It convenes working groups on topics ranging from transatlantic relations to security issues in various regions. In the Epstein documents, it's referenced both as a credential (individuals served on its working groups) and as a source of policy analysis on Syria and human rights in Crimea.

Does the Atlantic Council have any direct connection to Epstein?

The documents show no direct institutional relationship between the Atlantic Council and Jeffrey Epstein. The organization appears primarily in the context of other people's credentials and affiliations. The only connection is that Epstein received forwarded Atlantic Council policy briefings on Syria in 2013, similar to how he received various other policy documents and news items from his network of contacts.

Is the Atlantic Council in the Epstein files?

Yes, the Atlantic Council appears in 7 documents from the Epstein files. Most references are incidental—the think tank is mentioned in professional biographies of speakers and consultants who served on Atlantic Council working groups. However, two documents from July 2013 show Fabrice Aidan forwarding Atlantic Council Syria policy briefings directly to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating Epstein received foreign policy analysis from this source.

Why was Jeffrey Epstein receiving Atlantic Council policy briefings?

In July 2013, Fabrice Aidan (identified in other documents as a French consultant with ties to various political figures) forwarded Atlantic Council briefings on Syria to Epstein, calling them "interesting." The briefing was titled "Syria: Blackberry Diplomacy" by Fred Hof, a senior Atlantic Council fellow and former State Department official. This suggests Epstein was part of a network receiving foreign policy analysis, though the documents don't explain why he was on this distribution list.

What is the Atlantic Council?

The Atlantic Council is a prominent Washington D.C.-based think tank focused on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy, founded in 1961. It convenes working groups on topics ranging from transatlantic relations to security issues in various regions. In the Epstein documents, it's referenced both as a credential (individuals served on its working groups) and as a source of policy analysis on Syria and human rights in Crimea.

Does the Atlantic Council have any direct connection to Epstein?

The documents show no direct institutional relationship between the Atlantic Council and Jeffrey Epstein. The organization appears primarily in the context of other people's credentials and affiliations. The only connection is that Epstein received forwarded Atlantic Council policy briefings on Syria in 2013, similar to how he received various other policy documents and news items from his network of contacts.

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The Atlantic Council appears in 7 documents from the Epstein files, primarily in professional biographies and forwarded policy emails. Most references describe individuals' affiliations with Atlantic Council working groups, while two documents show Syria policy briefings being forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Atlantic Council appears in two distinct contexts: First, as a professional credential in speaker biographies and CVs (appearing in J.P. Morgan conference call materials and academic profiles). Second, in July 2013 email forwards where Fabrice Aidan sent Epstein an Atlantic Council Syria policy brief titled "Blackberry Diplomacy" by Fred Hof. The organization is primarily mentioned as part of individuals' credentials on working groups related to U.S.-European trade, with one reference to their human rights reporting on Russian-occupied Crimea.

Key Highlights

•Forwarded Syria policy emails: In July 2013, Fabrice Aidan forwarded Atlantic Council briefings on Syria to Epstein, marked high importance
•Appears mainly in professional credentials: Most mentions are in biographical descriptions of political consultants and academics listing Atlantic Council membership
•Connection to Clinton and Kerry campaigns: References appear in materials for individuals who worked on 1990s-2000s Democratic campaigns
•Range of Atlantic Council work referenced: From U.S.-EU trade policy working groups to human rights reporting on Crimea to Middle East security analysis

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nel-violates-freedom-of-speech. 11. Laruelle, The ‘Russian World.’ 12. Andrii Klymenko, Human Rights Abuses in Russian-Occupied Crimea (Washington: Atlantic Council and Freedom House, 2015), https://freedomhouse.org/report/special-reports/human-rights-abuses-russian-occupied-crimea#.WA-iD_krK70. 13. David Blair,

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from Haverford College and his MA and PhD from the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Director of the Atlantic Council of the United States and of the International Student House of Washington, D.C. He serves on the advisory councils of the European Institute and of S

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Fabrice Aidan 7/11/2013 2:44:31 PM Jeffrey Epstein [[email protected]] Fwd: (s) 7/11, Atlantic Council (Hof): Syria: Blackberry Diplomacy Importance: High You'll find it interesting. Warm regards Envoyé de mon iPhone Début du message transféré : Expédi

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