About the Council

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

Explore the podcast series

Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jan 23, 2020

Livingston quoted in Oil Price on the World Future Energy Summit and the grid of the future

By Atlantic Council

Americas Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 23, 2020

Brookie joins NPR to discuss the growing role of private cyber security firms in identifying foreign state hackers

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 23, 2020

Morningstar quoted in The Economist on Russia’s rising gas supply

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 23, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 2: Mehvish Arifeen

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

In the News

Jan 22, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Dear cadets Esper and Pompeo: Don’t forget the honor code

By Harlan Ullman

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 22, 2020

Hruby in NextBillion: The hidden value of untapped ideas: Three development sector approaches that deserve a second look

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 21, 2020

Charai in The National Interest: How to keep Libya from collapsing into chaos

By Atlantic Council

Libya Middle East

In the News

Jan 21, 2020

Blakemore and Livingston quoted in S&P Global on diversifying the critical minerals supply chain

By Atlantic Council

Australia Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 21, 2020

Kasperek quoted in The Hill on Trump’s trade negotiations with the European Union

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jan 21, 2020

Katz joins KVCR to discuss Russia in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy