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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Arbit in The Straits Times: Biden asks Americans for more funds for Israel, Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Fontenrose in TrillMag: Navigating Political Risks In Israel: Insights From Biden’s Trip

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Fulton in South China Morning Post: China’s Middle East envoy’s tour of region heightens focus on Beijing’s influence over Iran

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Samaan and Aboudouh in CNN: From Russia to the Middle East: Why China can’t afford another big conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in NYU Emerging Technologies Collective Blog

Read the blog post here.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Nusairat joins BBC Newsweek to discuss The Arab response to Israel’s escalation

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Wald quoted in Univision on the US’ suspension of Venezuelan oil sanctions

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Wald quoted in Axios on Venezuelan partial oil sanction relief

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Venezuelan partial oil sanctions relief

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Blakemore quoted in The Guardian on clean energy technology needs in Africa

Africa Energy & Environment