Issue briefs and reports

Our programs and centers deliver in-depth, highly relevant issue briefs and reports that break new ground, shift opinions, and set agendas on public policy, with a focus on advancing debates by integrating foundational research and analysis with concrete policy solutions.

Data rules for machine learning: How Europe can unlock the potential while mitigating the risks

Russia Tomorrow Feb 18, 2026

Negotiating with Putin’s Russia

By Donald N. Jensen, Iuliia Osmolovska

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow examines Russia’s negotiating tactics and how the US can adjust its diplomatic strategies in turn.
Disinformation Eastern Europe
Data rules for machine learning: How Europe can unlock the potential while mitigating the risks

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series Feb 10, 2026

Global Foresight 2036

In this year’s Global Foresight edition, our experts share findings from our survey of geostrategists on how human affairs could unfold over the next decade. Our scholars spot “snow leopards” that could have major unexpected impacts over the next decade. And our tech experts put AI’s forecasting ability to the test.
Africa Central Asia
Data rules for machine learning: How Europe can unlock the potential while mitigating the risks

In-Depth Research & Reports Feb 26, 2026

The state of great power competition in the Gulf

By Jonathan Fulton

This issue brief examines Gulf states’ strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics, the opportunities and challenges of great power competition, and regional efforts toward de-escalation and development.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Report

Nov 15, 2021

Data rules for machine learning: How Europe can unlock the potential while mitigating the risks

By Blanka Soulava, Hamish Cameron and Victoria Ying

Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly shape societies and the global economy. Machine learning—which is responsible for the vast majority of AI advancements—is enhancing the way businesses and governments make decisions, develop products, and deliver services. How will the European Union unlock the potential of AI, while mitigating the risks?

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Report

Nov 12, 2021

The new airminded: Civil aviation’s post-pandemic transformation

By Paul Saffo

To no one’s surprise, air travel is undergoing a stuttering rebound unfolding in concert with the COVID-19 pandemic’s ebbs and flows. However, this rebound conceals deeper transformations poised to utterly change the air travel ecosystem.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Africa Center

By The Atlantic Council

Promoting dynamic geopolitical partnerships with African states.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Digital Forensic Research Lab

By The Atlantic Council

Building transparency and accountability online and around the world to promote free and open societies.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

IV. Annual Report 2020/2021: Financial summary

By The Atlantic Council

By many measures, 2020 was the most successful year for the Atlantic Council. In this section we set out the numbers and trends that have helped us grow into one of the world’s leading ideas organizations.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Evolving through innovation

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Eurasia Center

By The Atlantic Council

Promoting stability, democratic values, and prosperity across Eurasia.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Honor roll of contributors

The Atlantic Council is grateful for the generous support it receives from private foundations; US and non-US government agencies, companies, and individuals. These supporters enable the Council to continue its quality programming and timely analysis, thereby allowing it to pursue its mission of renewing the Atlantic community for global challenges.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

2020 in numbers

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

III. Annual Report 2020/2021: Convening

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council leads through its ability to convene key communities of interest, in the United States and globally. Learn about our innovations in events and galas in 2020 as we brought together friends and allies, for debate, discussion, and celebration.

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