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.

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Content

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Kirchberger in Iltalehti on damage to the Balticconnector pipeline

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 29, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Iltalehti analyzing the cause of the damage to the Balticconector (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Rich Outzen joins i24 to discuss the US views on Gaza conflict

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Crunch time for Aphrodite amid Mid East crisis

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Webster quoted in The Wire China on the limits of a China-Russia partnership

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Aboudouh in The Economist: As the Gaza war rages, Egypt fears for its stability

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Deni in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on US aid to Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On October 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussing the future of US aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION (India) to discuss Israeli ground operations

Conflict Israel

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