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

Braw interviewed by Carnegie Europe on defense spending

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Carnegie Europe’s content series discussing military spending in Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw quoted in Fokus on the neutrality of merchant fleets

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Fokus discussing the neutrality of merchant fleets (original source in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Vinograd on CBS News’ “Face The Nation”

Vinograd speaks about President Biden's possession of TS/SCI documents.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Taylor in VOA

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in a VOA article on US-North Korea relations in the event of another presidential term for Donald Trump. Taylor noted that the Trump-Kim relationship would likely continue to be “bluster and showmanship…without getting into anything really concrete.” 

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Dean quoted in the Australian on new Navy capabilities

On February 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian article discussing a new fleet of “Tier 2” warships expected to soon enter the Australian Navy. 

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Michta in Real Clear Defense on why the United States needs national military service

On February 13, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an op-ed entitled “The United States Needs National Military Service” for Real Clear Defense arguing that, even with the United States’ advantage in air power and precision weapons, it needs to have a pool of readily-available reserves for military service. 

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited in Coingeek on Philippines development of central bank digital currency

Read the full piece here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a Japan Times article on US allies’ fears over a potential new Trump administration. 

Elections Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 13, 2024

Guevara Moyano in eseuro.com on arms transfer controls

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On February 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara Moyano published an opinion piece on the eseuro.com website discussing arms transfer controls.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 13, 2024

Charai in The National Interest: Only American leadership can solve the Middle East crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran