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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Content

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

Bayoumi and Mowla in The Globe and Mail and Canadian Forces College on the Canadian-Caribbean partnership

On October 24, Imran Bayoumi, associate director at the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and Wazim Mowla, associate director and fellow of the Caribbean Initiative at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, were published in The Globe and Mail and featured on the Canadian Forces College’s Spotlight on Military […]

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited by the Washington Post on AI safety regulations

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Artificial Intelligence Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

China Pathfinder cited in Radio Free Asia on 2024 China GDP target

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China Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

Braw featured in The Week on Russia’s “grey zone” tactics at the Finnish Border

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted by The Week on Russia’s efforts to smuggle migrants through the Finnish-Russian border.   

National Security Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1.hr on the US elections

By Luka Ignac

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1.hr on how the US elections are shaping the transatlantic security (source in Croatian).

Elections United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Lichfield quoted by Politico on blocked Russian reserves in Europe

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Taylor on TaiwanPlus News

On March 4, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor spoke on TaiwanPlus News about the importance of the annual US-ROK “Freedom Shield” military drills being conducted this month.

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Singh featured in Financial Times on US economic statecraft doctrine

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Dean in Australia Broadcasting Corporation

On March 4, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australia Broadcasting Corporation article discussing the benefits that AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines will bring to Australia.

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Kramer authors op-ed on the role of Congress in deterring Chinese cyber attacks

Kramer advocates for US action against Chinese cyber threats, emphasizing their risk to economic and infrastructure security.

Cybersecurity Defense Industry