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

Oct 16, 2023

Elnagdy in The National Interest: Is South America A New Persian Gulf?

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on the challenge of dealing with geopolitical shocks in global economics

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Conflict International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited by the Financial Times on an increase to IMF funding

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China European Union

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION (India) to discuss Gaza fighting

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on the future of transatlantic security

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT commenting on the future of the European security architecture (text in Lithuanian).

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Tran cited by South China Morning Post on the IMF and World Bank’s role in a changing world with decreased free trade

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International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Webster quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on the intensifying energy dialogue between Russia and China

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Energy security in the East Med

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 14, 2023

Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley on BBC: US working to release hostages.

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 14, 2023

Samaan for The Straits Times: Israel-Hamas war: Fallout beyond Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy