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

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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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Content

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Kumar quoted by NewsNation on the risks associated with governments stockpiling bitcoin

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Digital Currencies
United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Kroenig on CBS News on what to expect from a second Trump administration

On November 12, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was interviewed on CBS News on what US foreign policy may look like under the second Trump administration. He notes that President Trump may use tariffs or the threat of tariffs to move toward trade negotiations and will likely shift Middle […]

Politics & Diplomacy
Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Rich Outzen joined WION News to discuss escalation in Ukraine

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Fulton quoted in the US-China Economic Review on China and the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Lipsky quoted by Business Insider on the Trump administration’s tariff policy

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China
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Lipsky quoted in the New York Times on Biden’s agenda at the G-20 Summit

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Economy & Business
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Soofer quoted in Breaking Defense on the production timeline for the sub-launched cruise missile

By Atlantic Council

On November 15, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Rob Soofer was quoted in an article for Breaking Defense on the challenges to producing the nuclear submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N).

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Post: Why Jared Kushner’s return matters for Jews, Arabs, and Muslims alike

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions
Elections

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Charai in National interest: How Trump Could Restore America’s Influence and Inspire Global Youth

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions
Elections

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Rich Outzen joined CTV to discuss escalation in Russia and US arms to Ukraine

Conflict
Defense Policy