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

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Content

In the News

Dec 7, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Feta cheese and the EU-China agreement on geographical indications

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that the EU-China trade deal is a wake up call for the United States and an indication that the US agriculture industry needs an intellectual property strategy.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 6, 2020

Manning in The National Interest: These 10 things could help subdue power-hungry China

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 6, 2020

McFate quoted in Rolling Stone on the lack of accountability that exists for mercenaries in the private military industry

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 5, 2020

Hudson quoted in the National on hurdles to the finalization of Sudan’s removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 5, 2020

Hudson joins PBS News Hour to discuss the impact of conflict in Ethiopia on regional stability

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Dec 4, 2020

Friedlander in The Hill on the November latest jobs report

By Julia Friedlander

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

In the News

Dec 4, 2020

Power Vertical Podcast: The Looking-Glass War

By Atlantic Council

Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 4, 2020

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Can Biden bring intelligence back?

By Atlantic Council

On the December 3 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble and co-hosts get together to discuss Joshua Rovner’s recent War on the Rocks article, “Intelligence in the Biden Administration.” Rover argues that President-elect Joe Biden should immediately rebuild relations with the intelligence agencies. How can he go about doing that in difficult political circumstances and after […]

Intelligence Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 4, 2020

Bruton quoted in ABC News on how allegations of atrocities will affect the trajectory of Ethiopia’s stability

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Dec 4, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss Iran, Biden’s national security team

By Atlantic Council

On December 4, 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 killing of a senior Iranian nuclear scientist and its implications for US-Iran relations, and President-Elect Joe Biden’s picks for his […]

Iran Politics & Diplomacy