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

Jun 15, 2023

Townsend featured on The Hill discussing Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in The Hill discussing Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Deni in Strategi on Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO

By John R. Deni

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Strategi commenting on Ukraine’s potential NATO membership (text in Indonesian).

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Nadadur in Nikkei Asia: India’s infrastructure and logistics transformation is for real

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Tran cited by T20 on sectors to friendshore

Read the full policy brief here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Younus in Al Jazeera: Who is Imran Khan?

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Foreign Policy on EU interest rate hikes

Read the full piece here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Mark interviewed by CNBC International on US-China tensions and de-risking

Watch the full interview here.

China East Asia

In the News

Jun 14, 2023

“Fractured Foundations” report cited by the CNN on currency risks for Hong Kong

Read the full article here.

China East Asia

In the News

Jun 14, 2023

Mezran in Aspenia: A better understanding of the puzzle called Erdogan: Libya and beyond

Turkey

In the News

Jun 14, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT Francais to discuss Turkey-Ukraine-Russia 

Politics & Diplomacy Russia