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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

Aug 22, 2023

Stefanini featured in Andkronos discussing BRICS Summit and the future of the bloc

By Stefano Stefanini

On August 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in Adnkronos, discussing the BRICS Summit and the future of the bloc (text in Italian).  

Brazil China

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Brzezinski in The Washington Post on a potential NATO exercise at the Suwalki Gap

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and his recent article for the New Atlanticist regarding a potential NATO exercise at the Suwalki Gap were mentioned in The New York Times.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Brzezinski in The Washington Post on strategic importance of the Suwalki corridor and a potential NATO exercise

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and his recent article for the New Atlanticist regarding a potential NATO exercise at the Suwalki Gap were mentioned in The Washington Post.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

On August 19, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea on the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation. In praising the success of the recent summit at Camp David,  he specifically points to “the heroic actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and the corresponding actions of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to restore […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Webster in China-Russia Report: Beijing’s role in fortifying Russia’s front lines

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Webster quoted in Ukrainska Pravda on how Russia has benefitted from Chinese exports of excavators in its fight against Ukraine

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Nonresident fellow at the Global China Hub Ngor Luong spoke to the South China Morning Post on China’s AI industry and AI diplomacy.

On August 22nd, 2023, nonresident fellow Ngor Luong went on the Inside China podcast with the South China Morning Post to explain her thoughts on the current state of China’s AI industry and how this industry is interacting with the greater region. She also explains why she expects even more money to flow from China […]

Artificial Intelligence China

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Fortune on the number of countries exploring CBDCs

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

In the News

Aug 21, 2023

McCarthy tapped to lead the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator

By Deborah McCarthy

On August 21, it was announced that Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Deborah McCarthy was designated as the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator for the sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention.  

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 21, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Accounting and Business on the development CBDCs worldwide

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China Digital Currencies