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

Mar 7, 2023

Fractured Foundations report by Logan Wright cited in Axios on Hong Kong’s future as a financial hub

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Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 7, 2023

Fractured Foundations report by Logan Wright cited in the New York Times DealBook newsletter on Hong Kong’s business environment

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Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 7, 2023

Research on US manufacturing growth cited in Axios China Newsletter

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Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in LRT encouraging Brussels to invest directly in production capacity to ease the shortage of ammunition in Ukraine

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in LRT encouraging Brussels to invest directly in production capacity to ease the shortage of ammunition in Ukraine (text in Lithuanian).  

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Vershbow featured in The Hill on a call for muscular containment against China

By Alexander Vershbow

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow’s New Atlanticist publication was referenced in The Hill for its call for muscular containment against China. 

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Lagadec featured in Newsweek commenting on NATO’s history of joint air policing operations to bolster NATO’s presence in Eastern Europe

By Erwan Lagadec

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek commenting on NATO’s history of joint air policing operations to bolster NATO’s presence in Eastern Europe.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Aphrodite low on list of Chevron’s gas plans for East Med

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss tightness in the oil market

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Tran cited in Chatham House report on climate action in China

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Wieslander on Sveriges Radio “Studio Ett”

Director for Northern Europe Anna Wieslander spoke to the Svergies Radio on the visiting Hungarian delegation to Stockholm, which met with parliamentarians to discuss NATO membership.

NATO Northern Europe