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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Feb 15, 2023

Roberts on Scripps News

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was interviewed on Scripps News regarding moves to block Chinese ownership of US farmland. He warns, “If we don’t pay attention, China will buy… land around sensitive missile sites. Absolutely. And to spy — why wouldn’t they do that?”

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2023

Svetlova in State of Tel Aviv: The Battle for Israel’s Jewish Soul: Changing the Law of Return to Exclude Grandchildren

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Israel

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on the historical role of NATO

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On February 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote a blog post in Non-State Actress. In this edition, she provides a detailed explanation of the history of NATO, its purpose and role on the international stage, and the importance of understanding NATO’s relevance in national security and defense. The Non-State Actress project […]

Conflict NATO

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard cited by Munich Security Report 2023 on secondary sanctions against China

Read the full report here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Tran cited by Munich Security Report 2023 on potentials for friendshoring

Read the full report here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in Fortune

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Graham and Bhusari cited by Munich Security Report 2023 on strengthening ties between China and GCC

Read the full report here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on securing the airspace of Mexico

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On February 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico discussing the importance of securing the airspace of Mexico.

Mexico Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Kroenig on France 24 discussing diplomacy with Israel

On January 31, Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed by Monte Francis of France 24 on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel and recent violence in the West Bank.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Kroenig in the National Desk on the Chinese spy balloon

On February 3, Scowcroft Center director Matthew Kroenig spoke with The National Desk on the implications of the Chinese spy balloon.

China Intelligence