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

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

EnergySource

Jun 5, 2026

India’s energy security at a crossroads: The Hormuz crisis and an opportunity for US-India cooperation

By Paul Stahle

The Iran crisis has exposed India's energy vulnerabilities but opens an opportunity for a stronger trade partnership between the US and India.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

May 14, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Monitor on Hamas-Israel diplomacy talks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 14, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow in Newsweek

By Didi Kirsten Tatlow 

On March 12th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow published an article in Newsweek about the Chinese influence in the annual Asian-American parade, marked by the exclusion of controversial political or religious groups.

China Resilience & Society

In the News

May 14, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC to discuss the political ramifications of student protests against the war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Elections Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in The Huffington Post on State Department’s Diversity Chief

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

May 14, 2024

Fulton quoted in The Guardian on China’s mediation role in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 14, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss Hope Hicks testimony

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

In the News

May 14, 2024

McCord quoted in Raq Story on Trump hush money trial

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on Biden’s pause on weapons to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner joins KNX News Los Angeles to discuss Israel’s next offensive of its war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Warrick joins Nightly News to discuss border patrol tequila project probe

By Atlantic Council

Migration Resilience & Society