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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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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

Mar 11, 2024

Shaffer quotes in the Washington Examiner on Biden’s LNG pause

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Braw interviewed on The Dark State Podcast

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was invited on The Dark State Podcast to discuss modern espionage tactics.   

National Security NATO

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Norrlöf publishes op-ed in Project Syndicate on Sweden NATO accession

Read the full op-ed here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Ahmed Charai in National Interest: What Does Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Mean for the Middle East?

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Cohen on Bloomberg Surveillance discusses Russia’s upcoming election

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Arab News to discuss Zelenskyy’s Istanbul visit

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 10, 2024

Webster quoted in The Wire China on state of global hydrogen industry

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 9, 2024

Tran cited in South China Morning Post on China green energy products

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 8, 2024

Skaluba in CNN on Sweden’s admittance into NATO

By Christopher Skaluba

On March 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative director Chris Skaluba was quoted in CNN’s Fareed’s Global Briefing discussing NATO’s prioritization of the Nordic-Baltic security environment.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 8, 2024

Braw featured in Times Radio on Macron’s role

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Times Radio discussing the comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron.   

France NATO