AC History
What year was the Atlantic Council founded?
1961
Which Eastern European country became a NATO member in 2023, after years of advocacy following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine?
Finland
Who was the founding senior director of GTC?
David Bray
Which private company’s satellite internet constellation has reshaped both commercial connectivity and modern warfare logistics, notably in Ukraine?
Starlink (by SpaceX)
Which country has more pyramids than Egypt?
Sudan
Who is the chairman of AC?
John F.W. Rogers
Which European region tried to secede from Denmark in 1944 and now has more sheep than people?
Faroe Islands
Who were the 4 founding industry partners of GTC?
AWS, AFS, SICPA, Splunk
Which concept describes when countries pursue national control over data, algorithms, and infrastructure?
Digital Sovereignty
The world’s first modern Olympic Games were held in which city in 1896?
Athens, Greece
What year was AALAC founded?
2013
The UN’s 17 SDGs—Sustainable Development Goals—were set to be achieved by which year?
2030
How many NRSFs does GTC currently have?
27 (29 including Lloyd and Stephanie)
Which multilateral space governance body, based in Vienna, monitors compliance with international treaties and promotes peaceful use of outer space?
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Which country's flag is the only one that isn't a rectangular or square?
Nepal
What year did AC host the inaugural DLA?
(then called Distinguished International Leader Awards)
1996
Which country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt — a critical mineral for electric vehicle batteries?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
What was the topic of the first GeoTech Cue ever published? (March 24, 2020)
Pandemic survival strategies: A leadership guide for organizations wanting to weather the COVID-19 storm
In which year were the OECD AI Principles first formally adopted by member states, establishing international guidance on transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI?
2019
What is the world’s most linguistically diverse country with over 800 spoken languages?
Papua New Guinea
Who was President of AC before Fred Kempe?
Jan M. Lodal (1 year)
The BRICS group expanded in 2024 to include six new members — name three of them.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Argentina
How many Twitter followers does GTC have? (guess within 100)
1231
What year was NASA founded?
1958
Which city was the capital of the Ottoman Empire before Istanbul?
Cairo