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

Feb 29, 2024

Bauerle Danzman cited by VOA on new Executive Order restricting personal data transfer

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Geopolitics & Energy Security United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 29, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Voice of America to discuss the role of Turkey in the future de-occupation of Crimea, Ankara’s diplomatic efforts between Ukraine and Russia

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Binnendijk and Vershbow in Defense News

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On February 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Hans Binnendijk and Amb. Alexander Vershbow wrote an article in Defense News on how Europe can secure its defense and maintain US support.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Panikoff interviewed by Scripps News on Israel-Hamas war

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

CBDC Tracker and Lipsky quoted in Politico on CBDC legislation

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Lichfield cited in Bloomberg on using Russian frozen funds for Ukrainian reconstruction

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Economic Sanctions Financial Regulation

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Wechsler quoted in Business Insider on possible solutions to the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Warrick quoted in Brackety-Ack on efforts to impeach DHS Secretary

By Atlantic Council

Mexico National Security

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Damon joins News Nation to discuss Palestinians killed in hostage rescue

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Dagres joins Flashpoint Iran to discuss anniversary of Iranian Revolution

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East