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

Content

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Lipner in The New York Times: Biden’s Israel Ties Rooted in Long Career: ‘From His Gut to His Heart to His Head’

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Vershbow in Defence 24 on Ukrainian membership into NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 27, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Defence 24 in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership (text in Polish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Dan Negrea among experts featured in panel on free markets and development

On September 27, 2023, Dan Negrea participated in a panel on democracy and economic markets hosted by the Center for International Private Enterprise at their third annual Free Enterprise & Democracy Network Conference. The panel explored the interplay between democracy, free markets, and global development, and emphasized the crucial role that freedom plays in development.

Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine analyze freedom and prosperity with Centre for Civil Society

On September 4, 2023, Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine presented key findings from the 2023 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes at an event with the Centre for Civil Society in India. The event delved into the performances of India and the broader South Asia and Central Asia regions in the Indexes. After concluding the presentation, Negrea […]

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine talk freedom and prosperity in conversation with NATO official and former Moldovan prime minister

Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine collaborated with Project Romania 2030 on July 27, 2023 to analyze freedom and prosperity in Eastern Europe. The first of the Center’s regional launches, the event presented the findings of the 2023 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes and discussed key performance indicators for both Romania and the Eastern Europe region as […]

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Katz on The Sun: ‘Putin benefits from a world of global chaos’: What does Putin Gain from the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow Parsifal D’Sola quoted in the Financial Times

Global Senior Hub nonresident senior fellow Parsifal D’Sola quoted in the Financial Times discussing China’s ambitions in Latin America. He says, “[Gaining a foothold in Colombia] would help with the distribution of products and technology services, among other Chinese interests, and given Colombia’s historical ties to the US, it would be a diplomatic win for […]

China Colombia

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict

On October 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Japan’s possible role in defusing the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Although Japan must be delicate with its public statements on the conflict due to its status as a US ally and its dependence on Middle Eastern […]

Crisis Management Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Cooper joins Ukraine TV First Western to discuss US policy toward Israel

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Israel

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Donovan and event “The Third Party Problem” mentioned in Energy Intelligence on Iran oil sanctions.

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Extremism