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

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Atlantic Council mentioned in Middle East Eye on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Lichfield interviewed by VOA on the state of the Russian economy

Read the full interview here.

Economic Sanctions Macroeconomics

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy on the state of defense industry in the EU

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing investments in weapons manufacturing in the EU.      

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited in The Banker on political debate over central bank digital currency development

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Sullivan quoted in Voice of America on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

Geopolitics & Energy Security Maritime Security

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Braw featured on Engelsberg Ideas

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Engelsberg Ideas discussing Richard Nixon’s legacy and his meeting with Mao Zedong.   

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Grundman in Defense News on defense industry transformation goals

Steve Grundman was quoted in Defense News discussing defense industry transformation goals.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 20, 2024

Braw featured in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge journal

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge journal discussing Alexei Navalny’s legacy.

Civil Society Russia

In the News

Feb 19, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: From catastrophe to salvation for Cyprus electricity users

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Feb 19, 2024

Tran cited in Reuters on potential global effects of a Biden re-election

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions International Markets