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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Issue Brief

Jul 21, 2026

Colombia’s path to growth and opportunity through cooperation with the United States

By the US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

Abelardo de la Espriella will take office as Colombia's next president on August 7, inheriting a challenging fiscal deficit, elevated borrowing costs, and softening investor confidence. As his government works to restore growth, the Atlantic Council's US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition outlines how strengthened trade and investment with the United States can boost economic opportunity across agribusiness, energy, critical minerals, and tourism.

Americas Colombia

Report

Jul 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence and the future of African mining

By Anthony Carroll and Jef Karel Caers

Artificial intelligence and digitalization offer African states, the United States, and allied partners an opportunity to move beyond legacy constraints and one-sided partnerships in the mining sector.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Report

Jul 15, 2026

2026 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes: The legal foundations that enable prosperity are rapidly eroding

By Ignacio Campomanes, Nina Dannaoui-Johnson, Annie (Yu-Lin) Lee, James Mazzarella

Adherence to the rule of law has declined sharply since 2020. Drawing on thirty years of data across 171 countries, the 2026 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes show why that matters: without strong legal foundations, economic reforms stall, democracies erode, and prosperity stays out of reach for millions.

Freedom and Prosperity Rule of Law

Content

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Wieslander interviewed in Times Radio

On Friday, February 15, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe was interviewed by Times Radio. Following Navalnys death, Ms. Wieslander gave her impressions of Yulia Navalnaya’s speech at the Munich Security Conference and how it framed the discussions on Russia and its war on Ukraine. She also commented on the fragile post-war transatlantic consensus and the urgent […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow William Piekos in Pacific Forum

By William Piekos

In August 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow William Piekos wrote a report on Pacific Forum about the U.S.-China Competition in the Philippines.

Indo-Pacific Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow William Piekos featured in South China Morning Post

By William Piekos

On November 7th, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow William Piekos discussed with South China Morning Post his report on the role of Chinese corporate entities in China’s economic coercion.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts featured in South China Morning Post

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

On February 6th, Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts discussed with South China Morning Post the potential for China to stimulate demand and alleviate deflationary pressures through cash payments.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Goldin featured in Devex podcast on USAID and other US humanitarian aid

Listed to the full podcast here.

Inclusive Growth International Financial Institutions

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Novak interviewed by Vox and BBC’s World Business Report

On February 14, IPSI and GCH Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Vox discussing the new Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s history, track record, and what his presidency might mean to democracy and governance in Indonesia. Novak also spoke with BBC World Business Report about Prabowo’s democracy and human rights track record, as well as […]

Elections Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Under Secretary Nelson remarks on illicit finance and financial crime quoted by AP

Read the full article here.

Financial Regulation Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Under Secretary Nelson remarks on illicit finance and financial crime published by Treasury

Read the full remarks here.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Shaffer featured in Reuters on IEA’s clean energy initiatives

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw discusses Western assets in Russia on Yale Books content series

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Yale Books content series discussing Western assets in Russia and the general outlook of globalized economy.

Europe & Eurasia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion