. . . "The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan American public policy think tank and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between North America and Europe.Founded in 1972 through a gift from the West German government on the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, GMF contributes research and analysis on transatlantic and global issues; convenes policy and business leaders at major international conferences; provides exchange opportunities for emerging American and European leaders; and supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. "@en . "The German Marshall Fund of the United States"@en . . "GMF" . . "Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation" . . "1972Z"^^ .