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

Jul 15, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: What are Afghanistan’s political scenarios as the Taliban makes new gains?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

Lipsky quoted in Fortune on the national security implications of CBDCs

By Josh Lipsky

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

O’Toole quoted in VOA Russian on Russia’s response to Cuba protests

By Brian O’Toole

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Cuba Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

Fulton’s report on China’s changing role in the Middle East was mentioned in The Shillong Times

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

Kadhim quoted in The New Arab on diversifying American aid to Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights International Norms

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

Sadat presents at the State of the Space Industrial Base Conference

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat presents on geopolitical strategic competition in space.

China Space

In the News

Jul 14, 2021

Goldin quoted in Politico on World Youth Skills Day

By Nicole Goldin

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Economy & Business Education

In the News

Jul 14, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on congressional power struggles

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 14, 2021

Nooruddin in the Washington Post: Nationalists in Christianity’s clothing

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Nationalism

In the News

Jul 14, 2021

Friedlander quoted in Wall Street Journal on the US-Germany relationship

By Julia Friedlander

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Economy & Business Eurozone