Press Release
Nov 23, 2020
Coronavirus: An update from our President and CEO
Dear Atlantic Council Community, In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlantic Council is extending its period of remote work to March 1, 2021. During this period, Atlantic Council staff will have limited use of our Washington headquarters, based on voluntary, on-demand, and approved access only, for special purposes and in accordance with local […]
Press Release
Nov 9, 2020
Former and Acting Secretaries of Homeland Security sign open letter on consolidating congressional jurisdiction over DHS
Over the course of 2020, the Atlantic Council’s Future of DHS Project engaged in an intensive review of what needs to be done to refocus the mission and fix the problems at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We were advised by a Senior Advisory Board of former Secretaries and Acting Secretaries of Homeland […]
Press Release
Oct 20, 2020
George T. Frampton joins Atlantic Council
Former chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality will lead Global Energy Center’s new Transatlantic Climate Policy Program
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
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 […]
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 […]