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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.

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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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Report

Aug 11, 2026

Mapeo de la inversión estadounidense en América Latina y el Caribe

By Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya, Martin Cassinelli

Las inversiones de China en América Latina y el Caribe acaparan los titulares pero, aunque Estados Unidos ha sido durante mucho tiempo el mayor inversionista de la región, se sabe menos sobre hacia dónde van sus inversiones. Nuevos datos muestran qué países y sectores reciben la mayor inversión estadounidense, y cómo esa inversión afecta a las economías locales.

Economy & Business Latin America

Issue Brief

Aug 3, 2026

ASEAN-5 in an era of geoeconomic realignment: Opportunities and risks in a fragmenting global economy

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

ASEAN-5 is poised to become an increasingly important engine of global growth, supported by young populations, improving human capital, abundant resources, and deep integration into global supply chains. Yet fragmentation, trade tensions, climate risks, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory constraints could limit this potential, making coordinated reforms essential to securing resilient and sustained regional economic progress.

East Asia Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jul 31, 2026

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is a heavy blow to the deteriorating maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

Iran’s use of a maritime chokepoint as a geopolitical tool—implemented in response to a war that violates the United Nations Charter—and the United States’ inconsistent response dramatically undermine the global maritime order and open the door for further such closures.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

Content

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Jared Kushner: The Quiet Architect of Courage

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Lichfield co-authored a Bruegel piece arguing the EU reparations-loan mechanism is the right way to support Ukraine using immobilized Russian assets

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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 10, 2025

Crypto Currency Regulations Tracker cited in Center for Global Development on how international finance institutions can manage the stablecoin stampede

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