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

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Content

In the News

Jul 28, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in Media Line on prospects of a wider war after Golan Heights attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 28, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins Sky News to discuss Golan Heights attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 28, 2024

Ramsey quoted on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

By Atlantic Council

On July 28, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday about Venezuela’s election. More about our expert

Americas
Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Charai in The National Interest: The Olympics Showcase the Eternal France

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Zaaimi quoted in Daily Mail on cleric creating Islamic homeland on Scottish island

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Svetlova in Times of Israel: China is trying to reconcile Fatah and Hamas, so far without success

By Atlantic Council

China
Hebrew

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins Channel 4 News to discuss Trump remarks to Christian voters

By Atlantic Council

Elections
United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Tran cited in South China Morning Post on Belt and Road Initiative loans

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China

In the News

Jul 27, 2024

Zysk quoted in Foreign Policy on the evolution of the Norwegian military

By Katarzyna Zysk

On July 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing the transformation of Norway’s military.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 26, 2024

Ramsey quoted in Los Angeles Times on Venezuela’s election

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted by the Los Angeles Times about Venezuela’s election. More about our expert

Americas
Democratic Transitions