About
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on transatlantic affairs.GMF's Mission
GMF’s mission is to shape a transatlantic partnership fit for the 21st century. As a transatlantic and nonpartisan organization, GMF delivers cutting-edge analysis, develops bold policy ideas, and convenes creative leaders to help governments, businesses, and civil society on both sides of the Atlantic respond to current challenges, and anticipate future ones, while unlocking new opportunities for cooperation.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Warsaw, Belgrade, Bucharest, and Ankara; representations in London and Madrid; and fellows worldwide, GMF offers unmatched insight into policy and political dynamics across the Atlantic and beyond. This unique expertise network enables us to drive practical solutions to national, regional, and global issues, and to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on emerging challenges.
GMF’s policy work centers on three core priorities: advancing transatlantic economic and technological competitiveness in a shifting global order, strengthening transatlantic and global security, and revitalizing democracy. All GMF research is available on its website, empowering individuals to form their own views on geopolitics and economics.
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The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan policy organization committed to the idea that the United States and Europe are stronger together. Those values and that system are challenged both internally and externally. We cannot achieve this mission without the support of our donors, both individual and institutional. All of us at GMF deeply appreciate your support.
GMF’s Added Value
- A transatlantic take: GMF’s work—from research and strategic convening to grantmaking and policy recommendations—is led by a firm conviction in transatlantic cooperation. With our headquarters in Washington, DC, and seven offices and two representations in Europe, GMF works with the top experts, political leaders, and civil society players to propose practical, innovative solutions to shared geopolitical and economic challenges.
- Different perspectives: GMF is active on all levels of governance—local, regional, national, and international—and is a trusted convener of diverse voices, from government and civil society to the private sector and academia. In recent years, GMF has significantly expanded its work on China, India, and emerging powers, and its events offer unique access to thought leadership from prominent global voices.
- The next generation of leaders: GMF has more than 50 years of experience in building new generations of transatlantic leaders. GMF empowers them through its leadership programs, which enhance participants’ skills to improve national and global policymaking by bringing local insights to global challenges.
- Hands-on experience: GMF has more than 30 years of experience in analyzing political, security, and economic transformation in Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and Caucasus nations. GMF engages with senior government officials and networks of civil society organizations to revitalize debates about needed reforms and sustainability.
- Cutting-edge research: Through independent, peer-reviewed analysis, GMF provides forward-looking ideas and practical policy recommendations to help governments, businesses, and civil society navigate the key challenges facing the world today.
GMF History
GMF was founded as an independent American foundation in 1972 by Guido Goldman (November 4, 1937 – November 30, 2020) with a gift from Germany in appreciation for aid received through the Marshall Plan after World War II. As defined by the charter, GMF is governed by a board comprised of Americans. Learn more about our history here.