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 4, 2022

Scheunemann in Teles Relay: Ukraine’s application and prospects for NATO membership (in French)

On October 4, Leah Scheunemann was quoted in Teles Relay discussing Ukraine’s application and prospects for NATO membership (text in French).

Europe & Eurasia France

In the News

Oct 4, 2022

Klain in Foreign Policy: Mobilization Can’t Save Russia’s War

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard featured in EUAgenda News

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard referenced in European Council’s Think Tank Review blog on sanctions against Russia

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Outbound investment screening event and issue brief covered by Reuters

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Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

CBDC Tracker referenced in the Associated Press on US Treasury recommendation to explore creating a digital dollar

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Bhusari cited in Daily Maverick on why the G7 and China are unlikely to intervene in currency markets

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China Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

CBDC tracker referenced by ABC News on Biden administration exploring creation of a digital dollar

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard featured in Politico’s Global Insider newsletter

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard featured in the CyberWire’s Policy Briefing newsletter

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation