Press Release

Oct 19, 2020

Tallinn summit marks significant progress in Three Seas Initiative

Infrastructure fund raises over $1.3B, including a $300 Million USG investment

Central Europe

Press Release

Oct 15, 2020

The Atlantic Council, Emirates Policy Center, and Institute for National Security Studies announce strategic partnership to advance UAE-Israel relations

October 15, 2020 — The August 2020 announcement of the Abraham Accords marked a historic moment for relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement is a significant and exciting accomplishment. In addition to normalizing relations, the UAE and Israel have opened the door for cooperation and collaboration across economic, political, and security […]

Israel Middle East

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Oct 14, 2020

Atlantic Council hosts 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards

“Washington’s Oscars” celebrated global leaders and unsung heroes exemplifying courage and resilience amid the challenges of 2020

Press Release

Oct 13, 2020

Atlantic Council statement on State Department call for think tank funding transparency

The Atlantic Council enjoys a diversified donor base, which helps ensure our credibility, integrity, and sustainability. As such, the Council accepts funds from a broad range of sources—including non-US government donors—provided they are for purposes that are in keeping with our mission and adhere to our strict intellectual independence policy. The Council is grateful for […]

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Oct 9, 2020

Atlantic Council to honor “Unsung Heroes” at 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards

Virtual ceremony will feature a tribute to inspirational men and women around the globe demonstrating extraordinary courage, resilience, and ingenuity

Press Release

Oct 5, 2020

Emma Ashford and Erica Borghard join the Atlantic Council

National security experts will work within Scowcroft Center’s New American Engagement Initiative to challenge assumptions underpinning US foreign policy

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Sep 29, 2020

Atlantic Council to honor Kristalina Georgieva, Luis Alberto Moreno, and Lionel Richie with 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards

Dubbed as Washington’s “Oscars” for international achievement, innovative virtual format will also salute the Unsung Heroes of 2020 and legacy of Lt. Gen Brent Scowcroft

Press Release

Sep 28, 2020

Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announces 2020-2021 Veteran Advanced Energy Fellows

Fellows will participate in a yearlong policy and leadership development program for high-potential, high-performing veterans in advanced energy.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Press Release

Sep 23, 2020

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Announces First-of-its-Kind Caribbean Initiative

​​As Caribbean nations face urgent challenges, new initiative will propose groundbreaking solutions to accelerate prosperity outlook

Caribbean Economy & Business
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Press Release

Sep 23, 2020

Atlantic Council launches empowerME

New effort from Rafik Hariri Center will be driving force for economic and human prosperity in the Middle East

Economy & Business Middle East

Content

Press Release

Aug 2, 2022

Maggie Feldman-Piltch joins the Atlantic Council as Nonresident Senior Fellow

WASHINGTON, DC – August 2, 2022 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder of #NatSecGirlSquad and Executive Managing Director of Unicorn Strategies, has joined the Atlantic Council as a nonresident senior fellow in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.  Maggie Feldman-Piltch is an influential change-maker in putting competent diversity front and center […]

Press Release

Aug 1, 2022

Atlantic Council Welcomes 2022 Class of Millennium Fellows

WASHINGTON, DC – August 1, 2022 – Following a highly competitive application process, the Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program has selected its 2022 class of Millennium Fellows. The Millennium Fellowship is one of the most sought-after programs in the world for future leaders in international affairs, and aims to sharpen Fellows’ leadership abilities, increase their capacity […]

Press Release

Jul 27, 2022

The Global Energy Center Announces Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi as a Speaker at the 2022 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 27, 2022 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center (GEC) announced today that Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi will speak at the 2022 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit (VAES) on August 9 in Chicago, Illinois. The learning and networking event is dedicated to veterans, reservists, and military spouses working to strengthen US national security […]

Press Release

Jul 1, 2022

Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo joins the Atlantic Council as distinguished fellow

The secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will join the Global Energy Center upon completion of his term WASHINGTON, DC – July 1, 2022 – The Atlantic Council announced today that Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, secretary general for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will join the Atlantic Council as […]

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jun 27, 2022

Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge expands to Scotland

The Abertay University cyberQuarter joins as a strategic partner for Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, the world’s only multidisciplinary cyber competition. WASHINGTON DC – JUNE 27, 2022 – The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Dewar Cyber Consulting, and Abertay University, will host the inaugural edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy […]

Press Release

Jun 23, 2022

Former White House science and technology official Lloyd Whitman Named Senior Director of Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center

Experienced federal science and technology executive will connect government, industry, technology, and academic leaders to ensure new advances are applied to solving global challenges WASHINGTON, DC—June 23, 2022—The Atlantic Council announced today that former White House science and technology official Lloyd Whitman will become the next senior director of its GeoTech Center, which is dedicated […]

Press Release

Jun 21, 2022

Atlantic Council announces new commission to reform the defense innovation ecosystem

Commission chaired by Secretaries Mark T. Esper and Deborah Lee James to recommend actions for sharpening US defense-industrial edge.

United States and Canada

Press Release

Jun 6, 2022

Applications open for Global Energy Center’s Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 6, 2022 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announced the Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 4th cohort of fellows, now through August 15, 2022. Over the course of the next year, the veteran fellows chosen from this highly selective process will gain the skills and tools needed to […]

Press Release

Jun 6, 2022

Thom Shanker joins Atlantic Council as Nonresident Senior Fellow

Thom Shanker, director of Project for Media and National Security at George Washington University & former New York Times deputy Washington editor, will serve within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security as nonresident senior fellow

Press Release

Jun 3, 2022

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center partners with State Department for US-Mexico border study

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center announced a new partnership with the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF) in Tijuana to enhance security and economic growth in the United States and Mexico.

Mexico Migration