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

Jul 9, 2021

Atlantic Council mentioned in DefenseOne on an interview at the Council with Kevin Baron

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Jul 9, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate China’s nuclear build-up

By Atlantic Council

On July 9, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they debated the future of Chinese nuclear posture and utilization, the Sino-Russian relationship, US-China economic decoupling, and prospects for US action in Haiti […]

Arms Control Caribbean

In the News

Jul 9, 2021

Friedlander spoke to Yahoo Finance on global corporate tax agreement

By Julia Friedlander

Watch the whole interview here.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Jul 9, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in France24 on OPEC+ Row

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Marczak quoted in Foreign Policy on the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

Read the whole article here (July 8, 2021)

Americas Caribbean

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Sadat speaks with the Institute of World Politics on today’s space race

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat speaks for The Institute of World Politics titled "A Space Vision To Guide America's Strategic Competition with China."

China Space

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Yellen quoted in The Hill on hydrogen advancing environmental justice and the energy transition in the US

Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Nawaz quoted in Daily Times: It is time to reframe Pak-US relations

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Former USTR officials: U.S. needs ‘bite-sized’ approach to trade with India

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Rosenblum in the Hill on addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum writes an op-ed for the Hill titled "What to do with cyber vulnerabilities?"

Cybersecurity Internet