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

Oct 14, 2025

Nikoladze quoted in Tygodnik Powszechny on US efforts to seize sanctioned Russian assets and how oligarchs use shell companies to obscure ownership

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In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Charai in National Interest: The Nobel Committee Turns Its Back on Peace

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Charai in The Jerusalem Post: A moment of forgiveness and vision: What Trump’s words really meant for Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on New-START Treaty

On October 5, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal. He argues against extending the New START arms control agreement in order to expand the US nuclear arsenal to compete with China.

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Charai in The National Interest: The Nobel Committee Turns Its Back on Peace

By Atlantic Council

International Organizations Middle East

In the News

Oct 13, 2025

Lipsky quoted in NY Times on Trump’s renewed China tariffs

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In the News

Oct 13, 2025

Mühleisen quoted in Reuters on US-China tariff tensions, warning of Trump’s tariff threats

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In the News

Oct 9, 2025

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Defense News, on on Ukraine’s defense coop and knowledge transfer to European countries in developing counter-UAV capabilities

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Oct 7, 2025

Wieslander on Swedish TV

Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, featured in the Swedish TV program on Foreign Politics, “Utrikesbyrån”, on October 7. Wieslander commented on the Russian threat to NATO and the cohesion and responsiveness of the alliance. Wieslander called for tougher measures against Russia and reiterated that Ukraine has a right to sovereignty and self-determination. Click the […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 6, 2025

Chemali featured on NBC Morning News Now on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

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