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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In the News

Feb 12, 2022

Klain on Asharq News: The West doesn’t want war with Russia, but Ukrainians will defend themselves

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Arabic Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Lipsky in Forkast on the impact of CBDCs on cryptocurrencies

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Slavin quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on American hostages in Iran and US-Iran nuclear talks

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German Human Rights

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Asat quoted in The Globe and Mail on Beijing Olympics and China’s violation of human rights

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China Human Rights

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Starr in Foreign Policy: Why progressives should help defend Ukraine

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Aphrodite row needs quick fix

Oil and Gas Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: Energy transition will not come without risks

Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Warrick quoted in USA Today on trucker protests against vaccine mandates in Canada

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Americas Conflict

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Slavin quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine on American hostages in Iran and US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

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Conflict German

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Konaev in the Christian Science Monitor on pivoting to China

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Margarita Konaev explains how the United States is balancing multiple issues simultaneously.

China Crisis Management