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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Kroenig in Sound ON Podcast, discusses Increasing Risks of China-US War

By Atlantic Council

On January 30, Dr. Matthew Kroenig joined Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu to discuss General Mike Minihan’s internal memo that the United States and China risk going to war in 2025.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database cited in Asia Times on future sanctions impacts

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Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard cited in the Washington Post on Biden’s trip to Kyiv

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Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in CoinSpeaker on San Francisco Fed’s CBDC plans

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 20, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber quoted in Politico on renewing the Black Sea grain deal

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 20, 2023

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: Can Russia ever become a ‘normal’ European nation?

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 20, 2023

Heilbrunn in the National Interest: Biden’s Kyiv Visit Shows He’s a War President

By Atlantic Council

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 20, 2023

CBDC tracker was cited in a TechCrunch article on Japan’s CBDC pilot

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 20, 2023

Lichfield quoted in Defense News on sanctions’ impact on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 19, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Energy hot potatoes the new president will face

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance