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.

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Content

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s diplomatic role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Fulton quoted in Asia Sentinel on China’s aims in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Panikoff joins The Daily Guardian podcast to discuss Israel-Iran missile exchanges

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Canada’s Global News to discuss the role of nuclear weapons in the Iran-Israel conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Aboudouh in Chatham House: Iran–Israel exchanges are a test for China’s influence in the Gulf

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Bakir in Middle East Monitor: Will Qatar withdrawal from the Gaza mediation file allow Turkiye to play a greater role?

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Bakir in Middle East Council on Global Affairs: Washington’s Dilemma over Hamas in Qatar

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber speaks for the Bulgarian national TV on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the importance of the Western support and security in the Black Sea

Central Europe Conflict

In the News

Apr 29, 2024

Bauerle Danzman interviewed by Geoeconomic Competition podcast on outbound investment screening

Listen the full episode here.

Financial Regulation United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 28, 2024

Polymeropoulos cited in 60 minutes Australia and nine.com about Havana Syndrome

On April 28, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos was cited on 60 minutes Australia and nine.com about his struggles with Havana Syndrome symptoms.

Non-Traditional Threats Russia