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

Mar 26, 2024

Bauerle Danzman cited by Hinrich Foundation on Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel and friendshoring

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Shaffer quoted in Aze Media on the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Groen writes in The Cipher Brief about cryptocurrency and national security

Michael Groen writes about combatting illicit actors and nation states with blockchain intelligence on the digital battlefield.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: Washington Denies a Bedrock of Warfighting

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Egypt’s natgas woes continue

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Wechsler joins BBC World to discuss UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Braw in Times Radio on the terrorist attack in Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Times Radio on the terrorist attack in Russia.   

Russia Terrorism

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Oil prices to keep on rising

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by Akron Beacon Journal on Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel and friendshoring

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Graham cited by the Telegraph on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports and competitor responses

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China Economy & Business