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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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 4, 2024

Global China Hub Conference spotlighted in China Global South Project, C-Span, and South China Morning Post

From February 21st to 22nd, the Global China Hub’s conference, “China in the Global South: Development and influence in a shifting global order,” was spotlighted in C-Span, the China Global South Project, and South China Morning Post.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary quoted 17 times on Chinese hacking campaigns

By Dakota Cary

From February 21st to 27th, GCH Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary was quoted 17 times on Chinese hacking campaigns. See below for a full list of his media appearances. 

China Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Benny Gantz visit to the US

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Vinograd appointed as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council

Samantha Vinograd is appointed by President Joseph Biden as a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Braw quoted by forces.net on the Swedish military standing

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in forces.net discussing Swedish military capability and the future of Swedish forces after joining NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: How natural gas could reduce electricity prices

Energy Markets & Governance Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 2, 2024

Graham cited in Telegraph on Chinese exports to European EV market

Read the full article here.

China European Union

In the News

Mar 2, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus’ democracy continues to be flawed

European Union Greece

In the News

Mar 2, 2024

Shaffer quoted in Nikkei Asia on Asian gas exports

Central Asia China

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the Japan Times on the Japan Self-Defense Forces’ plans to replace outdated aircraft with UAV technology.

Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific