Press Release

Aug 7, 2020

The Passing of Brent Scowcroft: March 19, 1925 – August 6, 2020

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Following is a statement on the passing of Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.) from his office: Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft passed away yesterday at the age of 95 of natural causes. Brent Scowcroft was an American patriot and public servant of the highest order with an extraordinary military and government service career spanning […]

Press Release

Aug 7, 2020

Statement from Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe on the passing of General Brent Scowcroft

By Atlantic Council

With Brent Scowcroft’s passing, the United States has lost one of the most remarkable figures in our country’s foreign-policy history. Seldom has the world seen a man of such historic accomplishment and remarkable modesty. He helped win the Cold War, he defined the role of national security advisor, and he mentored legions of principled individuals […]

Press Release

Jul 29, 2020

Western Balkans leaders agree to bold actions to help region recover from COVID pandemic

The Western Balkans Partnership Summit advances regional economic cooperation to attract investment and accelerate recovery

Politics & Diplomacy
The Balkans

Press Release

Jul 8, 2020

Atlantic Council welcomes 2020 class of Millennium Fellows

Incoming class of twenty-one young leaders selected from 1,300 applicants and over 100 nations

Press Release

Jul 2, 2020

Free World Commission condemns Hong Kong security law

The Free World Commission, composed of influential lawmakers from leading democracies across the globe, condemned China’s recent enactment of a new security law in Hong Kong and called for governments around the world to recalibrate their relations with Beijing.

China
Human Rights

Press Release

Jul 1, 2020

Tallinn hosts first meeting of Three Seas Foreign Ministers

Top officials from the US, Germany and EU participate

Central Europe
Europe & Eurasia

Press Release

Jul 1, 2020

Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announces Veterans Advanced Energy Week, August 10-13, 2020

A virtual learning experience dedicated to military veterans and spouses in advanced energy and national security

Renewables & Advanced Energy

Press Release

Jun 27, 2020

South Florida Officials, Resilience Experts Deploy First-Ever Mobile Resilience Pod for Rising Seas, Increased Temperatures and Pandemic Relief Efforts

Launch comes with major commitment to provide pods to communities around the nation and the globe, and five additional pods in Miami-Dade County communities MIAMI, FL – JUNE 27, 2020 – Today, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, with Miami-Dade County and City of Miami leaders, deployed the first-of-its-kind Community Resilience Pod. The pod—which will play […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
English

Press Release

Jun 26, 2020

Officials from leading democracies meet to discuss strategies for cooperation amidst COVID-19 crisis

The eighth meeting of the D-10 Strategy Forum convened to address risks to the democratic world order

Politics & Diplomacy

Press Release

Jun 15, 2020

A coronavirus update from our President and CEO

Dear Atlantic Council Community, In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlantic Council has extended its period of remote work until at least Tuesday, September 8, the day after Labor Day. At the same time, however, we have never reached more people through our publications, our events and our outreach. What’s more, we are […]

Content

Press Release

Jul 23, 2021

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis announces Europe’s first Chief Heat Officer

The announcement comes as several European cities endorse focused action on extreme heat and the protection of vulnerable people, launched by the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center’s City Champions for Heat Action initiative

Climate Change & Climate Action
Resilience

Press Release

Jul 22, 2021

Atlantic Council releases new state-of-the-art Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

New analysis shows over 90% of global economy exploring a central bank digital currency

Economy & Business

Press Release

Jul 8, 2021

Atlantic Council announces third cohort of the Women Leaders in Energy Fellowship

The Women Leaders in Energy Fellowship welcomes its largest and most geographically diverse cohort of young women professionals across various disciplines in the energy sector.

Energy & Environment

Press Release

Jul 8, 2021

Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announces Veterans Advanced Energy Week, August 2-6, 2021

Virtual learning experience dedicated to military veterans and spouses in advanced energy and national security.

Energy & Environment

Press Release

Jun 28, 2021

Atlantic Council launches Freedom and Prosperity Project

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of the Freedom and Prosperity Project in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, which will advocate in favor of economic freedom, the rule of law, and representative government as the best path for developing countries to achieve prosperity.

Press Release

Jun 9, 2021

Rayhan Asat Joins the Atlantic Council as Nonresident Senior Fellow

By Atlantic Council

Rayhan will play a leading role in the Council’s growing work on international human rights and strategic litigation and accountability, with a particular focus on China and East Asia.

Central Asia
China

Press Release

Jun 8, 2021

Applications now open for the Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship

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

Renewables & Advanced Energy

Press Release

Jun 2, 2021

Atlantic Council EVP Damon Wilson named President and CEO of National Endowment for Democracy

A tireless advocate for democratic values and freedoms, Wilson leaves lasting legacy at the Atlantic Council after a dozen years in senior leadership roles

Press Release

May 27, 2021

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launches Venezuela Working Group

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) today launched its Venezuela Working Group, a new effort that will advance a long-term vision and international consensus on action-oriented policies to foster democratic stability in Venezuela.

Americas
Latin America

Press Release

May 26, 2021

Atlantic Council releases landmark recommendations on the geopolitical impacts of new technologies

Findings based on bipartisan study groups of U.S. government officials and senior figures in tech industry.

Economy & Business
Entrepreneurship