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

Oct 18, 2024

Webster quoted in Rzeczpospolita on Russia’s economic goals in Asia

By Joseph Webster

Central Asia
Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 17, 2024

Pavia joins Wilson Center to discuss EU migration approaches to the Mediterranean

By Atlantic Council

Africa
North & West Africa

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in Bloomberg in response to Trump’s interview remarks on economic policy

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Economy & Business
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Derentz featured in GE Vernova’s COP Collection: It’s time to think differently about resilience

By Landon Derentz

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Michelle Kholos Brooks interviewed by the Library of Congress on War Words

On October 15, Michelle Kholos Brooks, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, was interviewed by the Library of Congress about the creation of the play War Words.

Civil Society
Conflict

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Event with Under Secretary Jay Shambaugh featured in Reuters on US Treasury urging new IMF and World Bank steps to ease liquidity strains

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Inclusive Growth
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Event with Under Secretary of the Treasury Jay Shambaugh featured in Bloomberg on US plans for providing financing to developing nations

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Financial Regulation
Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Irdi on RAI Radio 1 discussing China’s military exercise

By Beniamino Irdi

On October 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping discussing China’s military exercise around Taiwan.

China
Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 13, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Radio

On Sunday, October 13, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe participated in the Swedish Radio podcast “Godmorgon Världen”, commenting on how Nato countries are preparing for the U.S. election. Wieslander spoke about the nervous anticipation and preparations in European capitals, including scenario exercises depending on whether Harris or Trump wins. However, she notes that there […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 12, 2024

Charai in the National Interest: The US and Israel’s Path to Supporting the Iranian People’s Aspirations

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society
Democratic Transitions