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 8, 2024

Alkhatib in Newsweek: 30 Years and Thousands of Lives Too Late, Hamas Considers Compromise – Opinion

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Zeneli featured in The National Interest on Italy’s G7 presidency

By Valbona Zeneli

On May 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative non-resident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli wrote an article in The National Interest discussing Italy’s G7 presidency and the future of the Mediterranean region.   

International Organizations
Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

May 8, 2024

Eftimiades quoted in Nikkei Asia

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was quoted in Nikkei Asia in an article about suspected Chinese spies in Germany and the UK.

China
Germany

In the News

May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Defense Policy

In the News

May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg’s Balance of Power Podcast to discuss Israel troops withdrawals from Khan Younis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Defense Policy

In the News

May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Television to discuss a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Alkhatib joins The Times of Israel to discuss US-based Gazan peace activists

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley mentioned in Fox News about State Department mandates on DEI

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy
United States and Canada

In the News

May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins Channel 4 News on US aid to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Defense Policy

In the News

May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC News to discuss the Israeli government’s response to Biden administration pressure

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights