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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.

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

Report

Sep 22, 2026

AI data under the microscope: Accelerating and securing the AI data supply chain for the health and biopharmaceutical sectors 

By Justin Sherman

This report examines how health and biopharmaceutical companies interact with the data components of the AI supply chain, and how a fractured global regulatory landscape shapes their ability to innovate responsibly. It maps seven data components, from training data to model weights, APIs, and SDKs, against real-world use cases spanning drug discovery, cancer diagnostics, and cross-border genomic research, explores fourteen exemplative regulatory regimes across the United States, the European Union, China, and India, and assesses the tensions, open questions, and policy recommendations that will shape the future of health data governance for corporations, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

Sep 17, 2026

Fortifying USMCA through US–Mexico investment screening coordination

By the US–Mexico Binational Task Force on Economic Security and Competitiveness

One of the biggest blind spots in the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is its treatment of capital and foreign investment screening. The current review presents an opportunity to address this and build a safer North America.

Critical Infrastructure Policy Economy & Business

Report

Sep 17, 2026

New voices, old friends: How Russia targets its messaging in the Global South

By Casey Michel

The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series examines the themes and methods that Russia uses to target audiences in the Global South.

Africa Civil Society

Content

In the News

Oct 17, 2025

Wieslander in Al Jazeera

Director for Northern Europe, Anna Wieslander, was interviewed October 17 in an Al Jazeera article on Russia’s economy, sanctions against it and how it impacts the war in Ukraine. Wieslander argues that US leadership has changed when it comes to addressing Russia as a threat to European security and warns that Europe will pay a higher […]

Defense Policy Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 17, 2025

Mark quoted in NPR on China’s fading consumer stimulus, noting that spending slowed once government incentives ran out

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In the News

Oct 17, 2025

Bank of England’s Megan Greene quoted in Reuters at an Atlantic Council event, saying rising unemployment has eased wage pressures and argued against continued quarterly rate cuts

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In the News

Oct 17, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on IMF/World Bank week, noting lingering anxiety over renewed US–China trade tensions despite improved sentiment since April

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In the News

Oct 17, 2025

Mühleisen quoted in The New York Times on Trump’s proposed Argentina bailout, noting the reputational risk for U.S. officials if the deal results in losses

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In the News

Oct 16, 2025

Luis Caputo panel quoted in Buenos Aires Times on remarks at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center during IMF/World Bank week, discussing Argentina’s plans to finalize a $20 billion currency swap before midterm elections

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In the News

Oct 15, 2025

Ackerman defends human oversight of battlefield decisions on Open Debate

By Atlantic Council

On October 3, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Elliot Ackerman was featured in an episode of Open Debate entitled "Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI?" in which he defended human control over lethal battlefield decisions.  

Artificial Intelligence Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 15, 2025

Donovan’s congressional committee briefing mentioned in The Wall Street Journal on discussions of Hong Kong’s role in money laundering, sanctions evasion, and capital flows for Chinese companies

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In the News

Oct 14, 2025

Rudolph argues for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes Region in the National Interest

On October 13, Abigail Rudolph published an article in the National Interest entitled, “How Shipbuilding Can Revive the US Heartland.” Rudolph explores the potential for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region, leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure, a skilled labor force, and strategic geographic advantages. She highlights the dual significance of shipbuilding in the region, meeting a […]

Defense Industry Maritime Security

In the News

Oct 14, 2025

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

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Democratic Transitions