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.

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

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In the News

May 14, 2024

Report by Joseph Webster featured in the New York Times and Axios on US tariffs on Chinese batteries

China Energy & Environment

In the News

May 14, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by ABC News on new US tariffs on Chinese EVs

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 13, 2024

Binnendijk, Hooker, and Vershbow in Foreign Affairs on US involvement in NATO

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr., Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Hans Binnendijk and Alexander Vershbow, together with nonresident senior fellow Richard Hooker wrote an article in Foreign Affairs discussing the US involvement in NATO.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

May 13, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by Banking Risk & Regulation on central bank digital currency development

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

May 13, 2024

Dahl in Altinget on political situation in Denmark

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an article in Altinget discussing the prevalence of center-left coalitions in Denmark,

Northern Europe Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 10, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss the oil slowdown

China Energy & Environment

In the News

May 10, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg to discuss the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

May 9, 2024

Braw in CBC on Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in CBC on the Russian shadow fleet and its effect in circumventing the sanctions.   

Europe & Eurasia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

May 8, 2024

Kumar interviewed on Penta podcast on geopolitics of digital currencies

Listen to the full interview here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

May 8, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in City Journal on DEI policies

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