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

Apr 7, 2023

Engelke in the Kyiv Post discussing the future of Russia

On April 4, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative deputy director Peter Engelke was quoted in The Kyiv Post discussing the future of Russia. There’s a rising perspective amongst foreign policy experts that, due to a combination of factors, the collapse of the Russian state may be near. Engelke notes that the Russian invasion of Ukraine further exacerbated […]

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Apr 7, 2023

<strong>Roberts in<em> Financial Times</em></strong>

On April 5, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was interviewed by the Financial Times to discuss PRC-Russia/Xi-Putin relations in the context of the Macron and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen visit to Beijing.

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

<strong>Garlauskas on television panel with former Deputy Director of National Intelligence</strong>

On April 1, Markus Garlauskas appeared with former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner as the guest experts on Voice of America’s “Washington Talk” television program. On the show, which is targeted at audiences in Korea, they discussed a range of North Korea issues, including its weapons programs and escalation calculus.  

Korea Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION to discuss Macron’s visit to China

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Courtney and Binnendijk in The Hill: Europe is Ukraine’s essential ally

By Hans Binnendijk

Courtney and Binnendijk argue that while the United States is Ukraine’s primary military backer, Europe is sharing the war’s overall burden. Ukraine’s future lies in Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Wald in The Hill: Stopping America’s LNG exports would hurt producers and send Beijing to Russia’s doorstep

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Webster quoted in Canary Media on Taiwan’s energy security

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Lipsky and event with World Bank President David Malpass cited in Politico on economic growth

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 5, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber quoted in Kyiv Independent on how the Turkish Elections can impact Turkey’s role in Ukraine War

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 5, 2023

Webster in The Diplomat: Could the US block Russian oil exports to China? Yes, but it’s a bad idea

China East Asia