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

Jan 25, 2021

Hudson quoted in The National on the relationship between Sudan and AFRICOM

By Atlantic Council

Africa East Africa

In the News

Jan 25, 2021

Busch in The Hill: Biden’s trade ‘reset’ depends on what happens with trade promotion authority

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that Biden must request and retain a trade promotion authority if he is to solve long-term trade issues like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a US-UK deal, and the Airbus-Boeing dispute.

Economy & Business Political Reform

In the News

Jan 25, 2021

Snegovaya quoted by BBC Russia on Russia’s latest protest wave

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Jan 24, 2021

Fontenrose and Wechsler quoted in The Times of Israel on the future of US-MENA relations under the Biden administration

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 24, 2021

Slavin quoted in the Daily Beast on US-Iran policy under the Biden administration

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 24, 2021

Kasperek quoted in the Hill on Biden’s trade challenges

By Marie Kasperek

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 24, 2021

Gen. Cartwright quoted in New York Times on great-power competition in space

By Atlantic Council

On January 24, Atlantic Council Board Director and former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC (Ret.) was quoted in a New York Times article titled "How space became the next 'great power' contest between the US and China." The article concludes that President Biden must view the Chinese anti-satellite threat in space as one of the most pressing national security issues of his administration.

China Russia

In the News

Jan 23, 2021

Davidzon in Foreign Policy: Navalny Is All-In on Bringing Down Putinism

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Corruption

In the News

Jan 22, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford discuss implications of Biden’s appointments on US foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

On January 22, 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 discuss the Biden team’s approach to China, the appointments of Tony Blinken and Avril Haines, Secretary of Defense Austin’s agenda, and entering […]

China Civil Society

In the News

Jan 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Formiche on US-Libya policy under the Biden administration

Elections Italian