Global Energy Agenda

Dec 21, 2021

Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum to be held January 15-16, 2022

One of the most anticipated annual energy convenings will bring together global leaders in Abu Dhabi and around the world with a focus on the path to meeting net zero carbon goals

Press Release

Dec 6, 2021

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center and JPMorgan Chase Launch the US Climate Resilience Map: Pathways for City Solutions

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

Dec 1, 2021

Atlantic Council announces multi-year partnership on Black Sea security with the Romanian National University of Political Studies and Public Administration

The Atlantic Council will partner with the Romanian National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) on a major four-year body of work focused on the Black Sea region, which will familiarize the policy community with the complexities of this strategically important area for NATO and advance recommendations for transatlantic strategists.

Eastern Europe English

Press Release

Dec 1, 2021

Atlantic Council Launches Economic Statecraft Initiative

December 1, 2021 – Washington, DC – The Atlantic Council today is launching the Economic Statecraft Initiative, an innovative program that will put a spotlight on some of the most impactful and controversial tools of American power – sanctions, tariffs, export controls and more. The launch features senior Biden administration officials, industry executives, regulators and […]

Economy & Business

Press Release

Nov 11, 2021

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center announces partnership with US Department of State

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center partners with US Department of State to launch campaign for renewed hemispheric cooperation alongside the ninth Summit of the Americas

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

Press Release

Oct 21, 2021

Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards Gala to Honor Ursula von der Leyen, Dua Lipa, Albert Bourla, Ugur Sahin, and Özlem Türeci

November 10 ceremony at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC to celebrate exemplary leaders who have contributed to the Atlantic Council’s mission of shaping the global future together; awards mark Atlantic Council’s 60th anniversary

Press Release

Oct 20, 2021

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr announces Africa’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

Oct 18, 2021

Seville Mayor Juan Espadas announces heatwave naming and categorization initiative

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

Oct 14, 2021

Atlantic Council Releases new report on international technology standards and geopolitics

This new GeoTech Center report finds that, while China is seeking to increase influence over technology standards setting, China is still a long way from unfairly dominating international standards organization.

Technology & Innovation

Press Release

Oct 7, 2021

Atlantic Council’s Africa Center to host high-level international summit on African creative industries

Inaugural event dedicated to advancing the African cultural agenda will feature African heads of state, senior US officials, and icons from arts, film & television, sports, fashion, and music industries WASHINGTON DC—October 7, 2021—The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center will host the inaugural Africa Creative Industries Summit on Friday, October 15, 2021. The summit will feature senior government officials, […]

Africa

Content

Press Release

May 21, 2024

Atlantic Council announces establishment of Atlantic Council Technology Programs

The Atlantic Council announced today the establishment of the Atlantic Council Technology Programs (ACtech), which will bring together five innovative Atlantic Council programs with technology as a core focus. 

Press Release

May 14, 2024

Atlantic Council launches Counterterrorism Project

Today, the Atlantic Council announced the launch of the Counterterrorism Project (CTP), the next iteration of its counter-terrorism work. With an increasing number of global counterterrorism-related challenges, the project is designed to take a deep dive into the future of global terrorism threats and counterterrorism efforts.

Press Release

May 1, 2024

Atlantic Council announces 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award honorees

Leading global think tank will honor Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Christopher G. Cavoli, and Academy Award-winning actress and producer Michelle Yeoh

Press Release

Apr 18, 2024

Atlantic Council launches AC @ G20: Road to Rio programming to support G20 priorities

The Atlantic Council has officially launched its programming around Brazil's 2024 presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), under the banner “AC @ G20: Road to Rio.”

Press Release

Mar 18, 2024

Human rights coalition unveils digital catalog of evidence pointing towards crimes against humanity committed against Iranian protesters

The Archive preserved +1M forensic digital artifacts to support future investigations and trials.

Press Release

Mar 14, 2024

Atlantic Council Launches Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative

The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative, a new program focused on advancing resilience as a core tenet of US and allied national security policy and practice.

Press Release

Mar 13, 2024

Atlantic Council co-launches new transatlantic Syria Strategy Project

To commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of the Syrian uprising, this new project will pave a path toward resolving the Syria crisis in a representative, implementable, and realistic manner.

Press Release

Mar 11, 2024

Former President of the Federated States of Micronesia David W. Panuelo joins the Atlantic Council as a distinguished fellow

The Atlantic Council announced today that David W. Panuelo, former president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), will join the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security as a nonresident distinguished fellow affiliated with its Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI).

Press Release

Mar 4, 2024

Atlantic Council to highlight global women leaders in recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

The Atlantic Council is hosting a celebration of women’s empowerment throughout International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, with leadership discussions, thoughtful analysis, and in-person and virtual convenings to highlight how women and girls around the world are addressing today’s most pressing global challenges and increase calls for equity.

Press Release

Feb 7, 2024

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center launches program on African critical minerals

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center is launching an innovative three-year program focused on critical minerals in Africa. As home to 30 percent of the world’s critical-mineral reserves, Africa has a central role to play in twenty-first-century supply chains, particularly for electric vehicles, lithium batteries, cellphones, medical scanners, and military hardware.