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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Apr 21, 2025

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker cited by the International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research on global efforts to regulate cryptocurrency

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Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

In the News

Apr 20, 2025

Wieslander in the Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, April 20, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the new Nordic security responses to the threat of Russia in the region. In light of the increased attention to defense and the steadfast support to Ukraine in the Nordic countries, Wieslander argued for “linking our defense […]

National Security
Northern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2025

Rich Outzen joined WION (India) on Ukraine negotiations

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Lipsky quoted by the Chattanooga Times Free Press on the US-China trade war

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China
Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

McDowell interviewed by DW News on the Plaza Accord

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Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited by RAND on the proliferation of CBDCs and the future of money

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by the Financial Times on dollar denominated trade

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Economy & Business
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on the IMF and the global trade war

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Economy & Business
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Kumar cited in Lawfare on the centralization of the e-CNY

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Lawfare on the proliferation of CBDCs

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China
Digital Currencies