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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

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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.

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Report

Aug 11, 2026

Mapeo de la inversión estadounidense en América Latina y el Caribe

By Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya, Martin Cassinelli

Las inversiones de China en América Latina y el Caribe acaparan los titulares pero, aunque Estados Unidos ha sido durante mucho tiempo el mayor inversionista de la región, se sabe menos sobre hacia dónde van sus inversiones. Nuevos datos muestran qué países y sectores reciben la mayor inversión estadounidense, y cómo esa inversión afecta a las economías locales.

Economy & Business Latin America

Issue Brief

Aug 3, 2026

ASEAN-5 in an era of geoeconomic realignment: Opportunities and risks in a fragmenting global economy

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

ASEAN-5 is poised to become an increasingly important engine of global growth, supported by young populations, improving human capital, abundant resources, and deep integration into global supply chains. Yet fragmentation, trade tensions, climate risks, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory constraints could limit this potential, making coordinated reforms essential to securing resilient and sustained regional economic progress.

East Asia Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jul 31, 2026

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is a heavy blow to the deteriorating maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

Iran’s use of a maritime chokepoint as a geopolitical tool—implemented in response to a war that violates the United Nations Charter—and the United States’ inconsistent response dramatically undermine the global maritime order and open the door for further such closures.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

Content

In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Chhangani’s CIPS data and Lipsky cited in NY Times article

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Apr 24, 2026

Donovan and Nikoladze cited in FXStreet article stating that central banks building up gold reserves to shield from sanctions or potential financial crisis

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Chhangani’s CIPS data and Lipsky cited in article by The Economist discussing the positive impacts of the America-Iran war on usage of Chinese payment infrastructure

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Lichfield’s testimony quoted in House of Lords’ International Relations and Defense Committee’s 3rd Report of Session 2024–26

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Mühleisen’s interview with Luxembourgish Minister Pierre Gramegna featured in a European Stability Mechanism article

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Atlantic Council Front Page event with World Bank Group president Ajay Banga featured in Reuters article on funds for countries hit by war

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Apr 24, 2026

Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau’s speech from the Atlantic Council featured in Banque de France article

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Apr 24, 2026

IMF-World Bank Spring Meeting programming at the Atlantic Council featured in an Arab News article on Pakistan’s focus on enhancing trade and investment with the US

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Atlantic Council’s IMF-WB week event with Bank of England’s Megan Greene featured in Wall Street Journal article on the second-round effects of the Middle East conflict

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In the News

Apr 24, 2026

Atlantic Council’s IMF-WB week programming with Bank of England’s Megan Greene featured in Investing.com article about inflation risks

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