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

Apr 28, 2022

Shapiro quoted in the Jewish Insider the lasting impacts of U.S. veto power on the UN Security Council

By Atlantic Council

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Badi quoted in The New Arab on Russia’s deployment of Libya-based Wagner Group mercenaries to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Slavin in InkStick: The Iran deal is in limbo

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Ferziger in Circuit News: Emirates rabbi sees interfaith shrine opening by year’s end

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Israel

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Friedlander quoted in NPR on sanctions imposed on Russia as the ultimate test for the future use of the tool

Listen to the episode here.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Slavin in Inkstick: The Iran Nuclear Deal is in limbo “Why is diplomacy losing momentum?”

Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

GeoEconomics Center report on the future of UK banking and finance was cited in Reuters

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Arbit quoted in The Dispatch on escalations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Our report on the future of UK banking and finance was cited in Bloomberg

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Bell quoted in ABC News on US net-zero goals

Energy & Environment United States and Canada