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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2026

Ukraine just showed the whole world that Putin is losing control of the war

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's audacious drone strike on St. Petersburg as the Russian city hosted a flagship international economic forum known as "Putin's Davos" sent a clear signal to global audiences that the Kremlin dictator is losing control of the war, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

MENASource

Jun 4, 2026

تفتت الفصائل المسلحة العراقية بعد تحول النظام الإيراني من الثيوقراطية الى الجنتوقراطية

By Munqith Dagher

كيف يؤثر تغيير القيادة في ايران على الميليشيات العراقية؟ د. منقذ داغر يبدو اننا بتنا ، بعد 28 فبراير 2026 ،امام نظام مختلف وظيفياً، بل وحتى هيكلياً عما عرفناه طوال السنوات السبعة وأربعين من عمر النظام الايراني. فقد اتسم نظام الحكم في ايران بنسخته الخمينية الأولى 1979-1989  بأحادية قطبية لا مكان فيها سوى للمرشد الأعلى(الخميني). […]

Arabic Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2026

Europe cannot afford to leave Ukraine trapped in the geopolitical grey zone

By Maksym Beznosiuk, William Dixon

Europe cannot afford to leave Ukraine stuck in the geopolitical grey zone as this uncertainty fuels Russia's invasion and feeds Putin's dreams of a new Russian Empire, write Maksym Beznosiuk and William Dixon.

Conflict Drones

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Content

In the News

Jul 14, 2024

Pınar Dost joins Al-Monitor to discuss Turkey and NATO

NATO NATO Partnerships

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Channel News Asia on NATO’s Indo-Pacific partnerships

On July 11, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was referenced in Channel News Asia discussing NATO’s interest in expanding its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Irdi interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On July 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program discussing the NATO Summit declaration and the Alliance’s relationship with Ukraine.

NATO NATO Partnerships

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet

On Friday, July 12, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe, was interviewed in Svenska Dagbladet about the  outcomes of NATO’s summit in Washington, D.C. “Anna Wieslander believes NATO achieved a lot during the Washington meeting ‘given the political realities.’ However, she – like many others – is still a bit disappointed. ‘It’s a pity that Ukraine […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on US air power in the Pacific

On July 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA regarding the US plan to boost its Pacific air power to counterbalance China, highlighting that the upgrades will enhance the US-Japan alliance’s readiness against regional threats.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Moller featured in Eurasia Review on NATO’s challenges in Russia-Ukraine war

On July 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sara Bjerg Moller’s recent analysis was republished in the Eurasia Review discussing the challenges NATO faces with its ongoing support for Ukraine amid heightened tensions with Russia. She expressed concerns about the “NATOization” of the conflict and emphasized the need for NATO to maintain a balanced approach to […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Indo-Pacific production diplomacy event and report quoted by Aviation Week and Janes

On July 1, IPSI’s recent public event and issue brief on production diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific were quoted in an Aviation Week article. On July 10, this work was also featured in a Janes report focusing on defense industrial resilience through production diplomacy.

Australia Defense Industry

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Deni in The Hill on Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

By John R. Deni

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was featured in The Hill discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General.   

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Michta in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why US policymakers should reconceptualize their understanding of the international order

On July 9, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was published in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why the United States must change its thinking about the international system, which would allow policymakers to think more deeply about the “vision of victory” for the global “system-transforming war that’s been all […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Kepe quoted in alfa.lt on NATO Summit

By Marta Kepe

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in alfa.lt discussing NATO Summit deliverables and the message sent to Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO