In-depth research and reports

Our programs and centers deliver relevant, policy-focused research that matters to inform debate and action. Our focus is always on moving debate forward, integrating analysis with active, relevant conclusions throughout our published work.

Issue Brief

Nov 23, 2021

Generational dynamics of economic crisis and recovery: Prospects for younger and older persons

By Nicole Goldin

Economic shocks affect young and older age groups disproportionately and highlight the insecurity of the youth labor market and volatility of older people’s savings. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated youth labor market challenges and caused young people to either lose jobs or work fewer hours.

Coronavirus Digital Policy
An electric vehicle charger

Report

Nov 16, 2021

The role of minerals in US transportation electrification goals

By Reed Blakemore

Electric vehicles will play a pivotal role in US efforts to reduce emissions and meet climate commitments under the Paris agreement. For the United States to deliver on the “decade of ambition” President Biden declared at COP26 in Glasgow, it must tackle the 30 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions originating from transportation. To that […]

Critical Minerals Geopolitics & Energy Security

Report

Nov 15, 2021

Data rules for machine learning: How Europe can unlock the potential while mitigating the risks

By Blanka Soulava, Hamish Cameron and Victoria Ying

Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly shape societies and the global economy. Machine learning—which is responsible for the vast majority of AI advancements—is enhancing the way businesses and governments make decisions, develop products, and deliver services. How will the European Union unlock the potential of AI, while mitigating the risks?

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Report

Nov 12, 2021

The new airminded: Civil aviation’s post-pandemic transformation

By Paul Saffo

To no one’s surprise, air travel is undergoing a stuttering rebound unfolding in concert with the COVID-19 pandemic’s ebbs and flows. However, this rebound conceals deeper transformations poised to utterly change the air travel ecosystem.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

The Atlantic Council at 60: Enriched by its past, energized by its present, and equipped for the future

By John F.W. Rogers, Frederick Kempe

We are fortunate that the Atlantic Council our founders created six decades ago has never been more robust, but the array of challenges we face has never been more daunting. Here’s how we are shaping the global future together.

Civil Society Politics & Diplomacy

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

South Asia Center

By The Atlantic Council

Fostering partnerships with key institutions in the region to serve as a forum for dialogue as well as offering pragmatic recommendations for policymakers.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

GeoEconomics Center

By The Atlantic Council

Transforming for a new era in the global economy.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

By The Atlantic Council

Building bridges between the United States and Turkey on core issues of energy, economics and business, migration, and security.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Millennium Leadership Program

By The Atlantic Council

Shaping innovative leaders for unprecedented times.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Adrienne Arsht- Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center

By The Atlantic Council

The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock) will reach one billion people with resilience solutions by 2030.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

By The Atlantic Council

Shaping understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean’s global importance.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

GeoTech Center

By The Atlantic Council

Shaping the global future of tech and data together.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Africa Center

By The Atlantic Council

Promoting dynamic geopolitical partnerships with African states.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Digital Forensic Research Lab

By The Atlantic Council

Building transparency and accountability online and around the world to promote free and open societies.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

IV. Annual Report 2020/2021: Financial summary

By The Atlantic Council

By many measures, 2020 was the most successful year for the Atlantic Council. In this section we set out the numbers and trends that have helped us grow into one of the world’s leading ideas organizations.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Evolving through innovation

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Eurasia Center

By The Atlantic Council

Promoting stability, democratic values, and prosperity across Eurasia.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

Honor roll of contributors

The Atlantic Council is grateful for the generous support it receives from private foundations; US and non-US government agencies, companies, and individuals. These supporters enable the Council to continue its quality programming and timely analysis, thereby allowing it to pursue its mission of renewing the Atlantic community for global challenges.

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

2020 in numbers

Annual Report

Nov 9, 2021

III. Annual Report 2020/2021: Convening

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council leads through its ability to convene key communities of interest, in the United States and globally. Learn about our innovations in events and galas in 2020 as we brought together friends and allies, for debate, discussion, and celebration.

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