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 26, 2023

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

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Economic Sanctions
Extremism

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Graham quoted in PolitiFact on pharmaceutical trade between China and the United States

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China
International Markets

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Gordon featured in SunStar Cebu on participation in the APEC Philippines and ABAC Canada roundtable to discuss financing the nuclear energy transition

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28

East Asia
Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

China
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on the importance of the European Central Bank’s digital currency development

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Digital Currencies
European Union

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Soofer in The National Interest on missile defense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer argues that the US can strengthen its missile defense system by deploying Aegis and THAAD domestically

Arms Control
China

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Bauerle Danzman interviewed by War on the Rocks In Brief newsletter on the new limits on chip exports to China

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China
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Grigas on the Baltic Ways podcast on the future of European energy

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Goldwyn quoted in News Room on Guyana’s strategies to manage its new oil and gas industry

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance