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

May 18, 2024

Kadhim joins Alhurra TV to discuss US Ambassador in Baghdad’s speech before the Foreign Relations Committee

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iraq

In the News

May 17, 2024

Wechsler joins BBC News to discuss Israel’s operation in Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

May 17, 2024

Tran quoted by AP on shift of Taiwan exports from China to US

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China International Markets

In the News

May 17, 2024

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on G7 Ukraine bond proposal backed by immobilized Russian assets

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

In the News

May 17, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited by CBS News on US tariffs on Chinese EVs

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China International Markets

In the News

May 17, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Berlinsideout podcast for a discussion on Russia’s war in Ukraine

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 16, 2024

Bhusari and Nikoladze cited by Le Grand Continent on role of the US dollar in international trade

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

May 16, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by CNN on central bank digital currency development

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

May 15, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze quoted by the Financial Times on the effect of sanctions on Russia-China trade relationship

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

May 15, 2024

Lipsky quoted by CNN on Europe’s response to US tariffs on Chinese EVs

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China Economy & Business