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 9, 2024

Braw in CBC on Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in CBC on the Russian shadow fleet and its effect in circumventing the sanctions.   

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 8, 2024

Kumar interviewed on Penta podcast on geopolitics of digital currencies

Listen to the full interview here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

May 8, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in City Journal on DEI policies

By Atlantic Council

Americas Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Bakir quoted in The New Arab on Qatar’s role as mediator in the war on Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in Middle East Eye on Hamas and Fatah officials meeting in China for unity talks

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 8, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in NewsCop on China hosting Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 8, 2024

Sales quoted in Arab News on resurgent terror groups in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Middle East

In the News

May 8, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in Israellycool on Gazans speaking out against Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in The Times of Israel on Palestinian desire for Hamas to accept ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in The Guardian on student protests and Palestinian statehood

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights