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

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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 4, 2023

Kirchberger in Eurasian Times on the Sino-Russian partnership

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 4, a report co-authored by Scowcroft Center on Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in the Eurasian Times analyzing how the Sino-Russian partnership could help China achieve greater sophistication in its submarine production.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Lagadec in Newsweek on NATO spending levels

By Erwan Lagadec

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek examining NATO allies spending goals and how it impacts Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Shapiro in TVP World News on threats to the United States

By Stephen Shapiro

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Steve Shapiro was interviewed by TVP World News to discuss the economic and political threats facing the United States.

Europe & Eurasia India

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Gilbert interviewed by RFA on possible Japan-North Korea talks

On October 3, Lauren Gilbert spoke with Radio Free Asia regarding recent talks about the potential for a summit between Japan and North Korea. She explained that the Japanese government is heavily invested in resolving the ongoing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and that seeking out direct diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang may […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Wieslander participates in Warsaw Security Forum

On Wednesday, October 4, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, attended the Warsaw Security Forum, hosted by the Casimir Pulas Foundation in Warsaw. She participated in the Panel “Baltic Sea – North Sea: Northern Maritime Dimension of NATO Collective Defence” together with Anne Marie Aanerud, State Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Commander of […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Cohen in Forbes: The harsh lessons of Nagorno-Karabakh

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on corruption in the Lithuanian Army

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT to discuss a corruption scandal involving a Lithuanian Army general (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Michel in Turun Sanomat on threats to Finland’s security environment

By Leo Michel

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Turun Sanomat to discuss Finnish warnings of nuclear escalation in Ukraine as well as Finnish accession into NATO (text in Finnish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Rudder mentioned in Taipei Times

On October 2, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Lieutenant General Steven Rudder was mentioned in a Taipei Times article on the annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held this week in Virginia. The article identified LtGen. Rudder as one of several high-profile figures in the US defense and military community expected to be in attendance.

Defense Industry Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Willy Lowry (The National) to comment on Turkish crackdown on PKK

Middle East National Security