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Building on our fifty-five year history of convening exceptional next generation leaders, the Atlantic Council launched the Millennium Fellowship to connect and empower rising leaders who will shape the 21st century. Fellows join a global network of outstanding peers, have unparalleled opportunities to meet world leaders at flagship Council events, learn in a hands-on environment through Master Class sessions and study tours, and lead the debate on key global issues. The fellowship is a central pillar of the Council’s mission to promote constructive leadership and build enduring relationships capable of addressing shared global challenges.
Apply to be a fellow
The Millennium Fellowship is open to rising leaders and innovators around the world committed to achieving transformational change in their communities, countries, and professional fields with a global impact. Fellows will be at the forefront of the Atlantic Council’s work to promote constructive leadership and create a more secure and prosperous world. Through a competitive application process, the Atlantic Council will accept approximately twenty exceptional leaders who are thirty-five years old and under into the 2020 class of Millennium fellows this spring.

Stay connected with your network
The Millennium Leadership program is beginning a new initiative to keep alumni of the program connected and continuing to grow with one another in their professional development and leadership skills. To learn more about this effort and to let us know what you would find valuable in an going relationship with your fellow alumni of the program, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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Mon, Jul 8, 2019
Greece embraces the center and continues course out of crisis
“Greece is now reinforcing the strength of the center in European politics, rather than fueling a move toward the fringes,” Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson said.
New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Millennium Fellows attend 360/OS
On June 20-21, Millennium Fellows joined the Council in London at 360/OS. Ulrik Smed (2019) and Adeola Olagunju (2018) attended the event. After the close, Ulrik and Adeola joined EVP Damon Wilson, Associate Director Kate Koett, and Community Manager Sudeep Kalkunte for drinks. Though unable to attend the event, alumni fellows Joanna Kaminska (2013) and […]
Program Impact Story by Atlantic Council
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
MLP Executive Education – Bancolombia
From June 12 to June 15, MLP hosted an executive education program and study tour for Bancolombia executives. The bank brought a mix of C-suite executives from flagship and subsidiary organizations including their Chief Executive, Juan Mora Uribe. Participants were hosted at the Council for a series of high-level meetings. MLP collaborated with many others […]
Program Impact Story by Atlantic Council
Sat, Jun 1, 2019
Millennium Leadership Program 2019 Core Program
From May 3 to May 17, the 2018 and 2019 cohorts of Millennium Fellows traveled to Colombia for MLP’s annual Core Program. The 2019 cohort began with the Study Tour component that included meetings with seven ministers and cabinet members, two additional elected officials, six additional senior government and multilateral officials, and a nonprofit leader […]
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Wed, Apr 24, 2019
A strong NATO could help alleviate the world’s migrant and refugee crisis
NATO’s ability to adapt to new emergencies in different geographies only proves that an international allied effort is needed now as much, if not more than ever.
NATOat70 by Priyali Sur
Wed, Apr 3, 2019
MLP at NATO Engages
On April 3rd, a cohort of Millennium Fellows had the opportunity to attend and participate during NATO Engages. Zafar Hashemi shared his history with NATO beginning as a boy in Afghanistan and culminating in his current position with SIGAR. Pete Seat was asked to present his perspective immediately following Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s address to […]
Program Impact Story by Atlantic Council
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Atlantic Council Welcomes 2019 Class of Millennium Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 29th, the Atlantic Council announced it’s 2019 class of Millennium Fellows. An Italian entrepreneur bringing revolutionary vaccination technology to market to eradicate polio and measles rubella; a senior advisor to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia that led landmark legislation to change the country’s name in 2018; the chief-of-staff of […]
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Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Why the Irish border matters
It remains unclear if the withdrawal agreement May has reached with Brussels will impact the life of her government, but it is clear that the Irish border has impacted the Brexit debate and will force the prime minister to turn to her party’s rivals to push the deal through Parliament.
New Atlanticist by Dan Haverty and Brendan Reaney
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
Latvia struggles to form a government
The newly elected parliament is very fragmented and still—a month and a half after the election—is unable to produce a stable government, a phenomenon also seen in other European countries this year.
New Atlanticist by Rihards Kols
Fri, Sep 7, 2018
Europe’s new normal: Turning the migrant challenge into an opportunity
With inhospitable temperatures across North Africa and Central Asia, constant war and conflict in Middle East hot spots, and the advance of authoritarian regimes, today’s refugees don’t represent a temporary conundrum, but rather a new normal of European life.
New Atlanticist by Pete Seat