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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

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

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Nabi in World Economic Forum: We need global solutions for global challenges – why Omicron is a lesson for us all 

"Many “nation-first” leaders in the Global North did not recognize the impact of connectivity sooner, directly leading to the uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus and the development of novel variants" writes Junaid Nabi

Coronavirus

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Nabi in STAT News: What I learned from Paul Farmer: Treat the systems around the patient, not just the disease

"I was dismayed by the enormity of the barriers — economic, social, and political — that impede the path toward good health." writes Junaid Nabi

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Azodi quoted in Deustche Welle on the cyber dimensions of conflict between Iran and Istael

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Lipsky opinion piece on reforming the G20 featured in Foreign Policy

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business G20

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Lipsky’s opinion piece on the importance of US development of CBDCs featured in the Washington Post

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Betakit regarding Bank of Canada’s collaboration with MIT

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Qaddour quoted in the Middle East Eye on humanitarian access obstacles for Syrian civilians

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Corruption

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Lipner quoted in the Haaretz on Israel’s controversial position in Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management