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.

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Content

In the News

Oct 13, 2022

Lipsky quoted by The South China Morning Post on the outlook for the Chinese economy

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 12, 2022

Lipsky interviewed by Control Risks The Global Insight podcast on CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 12, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited by The Global Treasurer on potential of CBDCs to change the global financial system

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 12, 2022

Shapiro in Times of Israel: Creative diplomacy yields wins for Lebanon and bigger wins for Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Lebanon

In the News

Oct 12, 2022

Zagorodnyuk in Foreign Affairs: Ukraine’s Path to Victory

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Morningstar quoted in Natural Gas Intelligence on US LNG exports

Energy & Environment European Union

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Arslan joins TRT World to discuss the themes of the Atlantic Council’s Regional Clean Energy Outlook Conference

Central Asia Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Khakova joins CNN to discuss the European energy crisis

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Cohen in Forbes: Russia is threatening Europe by attacking Ukrainian energy

Energy Markets & Governance Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Warrick on TRT World regarding Russian reversals in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

TRT World hosts Thomas Warrick to discuss possibility of Russian nuclear use in Ukraine

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence