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

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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.

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Content

In the News

Sep 2, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins TVP World to discuss president Erdoğan’s visit to Sochi, the future of the Grain Initiative, Ankara’s relations with Assad, drivers behind Turkish-Russian cooperation, and the economic situation in Turkey.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Lipsky interviewed by the Financial Times on the implications of Xi’s absence for the G20

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full piece here.

China G20

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Papel on the importance of geoeconomics for Spain

By Josh Lipsky

See the full quote here.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Chilton on US Space Forces-Korea in Air and Space Forces

By Atlantic Council

General Kevin P. Chilton discusses integrating US Space Forces-Korea into joint exercises

Korea Security Partnerships

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Kroenig in the New York Times on nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig warns of nuclear threats from China, North Korea, and Russia

China Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Koster in Golosa Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing the supply of F-16 from the Netherlands as a military assistance to Ukraine

By Timo S. Koster

On September 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Timo Koster and his New Atlanticist piece was mentioned on Golosa Ameriki (Voice of America), discussing the supply of F-16 from the Netherlands as military assistance to Ukraine (text in Russian).

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Ryan quoted in Semafor on Europe’s Russian LNG reliance

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Khakova joins DW News Germany’s diversification efforts since final Russian gas delivery

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on the PRC’s response to Camp David Trilateral Summit

On August 31, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke with VOA Korea about the PRC’s reaction to the recent Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David. He explained, “I cannot rule out more aggressive action, but I think the Chinese are [currently] very cautious” in their response toward South Korea.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Townsend featured in The Spectator discussing discussing US support for Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On August 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was featured in The Spectator discussing US support for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO