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.

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Content

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

Slavin quoted Responsible Statecraft on future trajectories of Ukraine-Russia conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

Lipner quoted in CBC on Israel’s diplomatic role in Ukraine-Russia conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

Katz quoted in Express on shortcoming in EU foreign policy amidst Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in Lexology on countries exploring CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in Indian Express

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Chilton in National Defense on US satellite communication architecture

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Kevin Chilton comments on US satellite architecture.

Space Security United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Klain joins KCBS Radio to discuss Putin’s prospects in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

"We don’t know what [Putin’s] going to do next, but we do know that he’s willing to go farther than any of us think is possible."

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Pavel and Wetzel in MarketWatch on how the United States should support Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel and Tyson Wetzel find that the best way for United States to support Ukraine is with sending military equipment.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Arslan in The Daily Beast: Jeff Flake got more than he bargained for—a job brokering peace in Ukraine

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Sullivan in The National on the energy transition for India and the GCC

Energy Transitions Southern & Southeastern Europe