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

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Content

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine appear on CSIS podcast

On November 1, 2023, Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine appeared on Building the Future, the podcast hosted by Dan Rude of CSIS.

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Banking Risk and Regulation on banks assessing risks posed by China

Read the full article here.

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors introduce the Project Atom report, discussing possible changes in US nuclear policy and posture.

Arms Control China

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Haring and Heilbrunn in Foreign Affairs: Can Ukraine survive the winter?

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Nusairat quoted in Wall Street Journal on post-war Gaza planning

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Fulton and Samaan for Journal of the Indian Ocean Region: Gulf states and the Indo-Pacific: agents or objects of geopolitical competition?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas discussed the relevance of NATO on News Radio (Žinių radijas) (Lithuanian).

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Freedom and Prosperity Center’s Dan Negrea named to Global Tech Security Commission

Dan Negrea named as the strategy commissioner for prosperity partnerships for the Global Tech Security Commission.

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in Focus Taiwan

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman spoke to Focus Taiwan about the upcoming Taiwanese presidential elections and the potential for collaboration between the campaigns of KMT nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) and the TPP’s Ko Wen-je (柯文哲).

Elections Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Hamas’s military infrastructure

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México that discussed how Hamas’ military infrastructure is related to Palestinian civilian infrastructure (text in Spanish).

Middle East Security & Defense