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

Econographics

Feb 12, 2026

Despite US exemptions, the show goes on for a global minimum corporate tax

By Jeff Goldstein

The United States may have carved out protections for its multinationals, but the global minimum tax continues to move forward. With more than sixty-five countries implementing the OECD framework, policymakers are betting imperfect progress will prevent a relapse into corporate tax competition.

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia

Podcast

Feb 11, 2026

Narco noir: Drugs, gangs and mercenaries in Latin America

By Alia Brahimi

In Season 2, Episode 14 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi is joined by Dr Vanda Felbab-Brown, a renowned expert on non-state armed groups and organised crime. They begin by discussing the escalation of gang violence in Haiti over the last year, despite the arrival of the American PMC, Vectus Global, which is led by the Blackwater founder Erik Prince. Vanda points out that a recent air campaign weaponizing off-the-shelf drones was intended to decapitate the gangs but, while hundreds of Haitians have been killed, none of them have been significant gang leaders. They go on to explore why governments in the region allow and coopt street militias, the bunkering of fuel by colectivos in Venezuela, Hizballah’s continuing narcotics operations across Latin America, the IRGC’s role in drug trafficking, and how the regime in Iran ends.

Americas
Caribbean

Econographics

Feb 10, 2026

China’s warning on US Treasuries—and why its timing matters

By Jeremy Mark, Josh Lipsky

Beijing has joined the conversation on the dollar. It was leaked this week that Chinese regulators have been urging domestic financial institutions to cut back on US Treasuries, and this timing is no coincidence.

China
Dollar Dominance

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Content

In the News

May 6, 2025

Bakir in Amwaj Media: Deep Dive: How Qatar and Turkey will shape post-Assad Syria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 6, 2025

Panikoff quoted in The Independent on Trump and Biden’s efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins the New Arab to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the future of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins Sky News to discuss Hamas control over Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins ABC Radio National to discuss Hamas control of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Algemeiner to discuss on Hamas human rights violations against Palestinians

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Reuters to discuss how Gaza checkpoints will be staffed by armed American contractors

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan joins L’Orient-Le Jour to discuss the Trump administration’s plan for the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in The Times to discuss how Gaza ceasefire can inspire Muslims and Jews to unite against hate

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby News to discuss how Washington should address the situation in the West Bank

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel