About the Millennium Leadership Program

Since its inception, the Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) has focused on building a vibrant community of leaders who transform bold ideas into action. Through its programming, the MLP equips global professionals across diverse industries with the tools to elevate their leadership and expand their impact. Participants gain access to a global network of exceptional peers, engage with world leaders through global study tours, participate in dynamic leadership development experiences, and lead the debate on key issues.

The Millennium Leadership Program is built on three core pillars: leadership, community, and impact. These pillars are woven into every aspect of programming, enabling participants to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a larger global community. Together, they equip leaders to address today’s challenges and shape a more equitable, prosperous future. Through the MLP, leaders gain tools to enhance their leadership skills, amplify their ability to drive meaningful change, and build strong, supportive networks. The MLP boasts a robust and active alumni network, ensuring participants stay connected and engaged after completing the program.

“The Millennium Fellowship connects the internal to the interpersonal, and ultimately to the international. What binds us together as fellows is a commitment to lead from a place of hope.”

Karim Farishta, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense

(Millennium Fellowship 2023)

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Press Release

Jun 6, 2023

Atlantic Council welcomes inaugural Climate Leadership Program participants

Program to convene top international climate-focused venture capital fund managers in Accra, Ghana in July.

New Atlanticist

Dec 23, 2022

The Atlantic Council’s 22 greatest hits of 2022

By Frederick Kempe

Our work to help inform policymakers and the public as we craft solutions to the world’s most difficult challenges has never felt more urgent. Here's the best of our efforts from a tumultuous 2022.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Press Release

Sep 22, 2022

Atlantic Council Launches Millennium Fellowship Alumni Board

WASHINGTON, DC – September 21, 2022 – Today, the Atlantic Council launched the Millennium Leadership Alumni Board to galvanize seven years of Millennium Leadership fellows around the program’s pillars of community, leadership, and impact. The Board, which will bring together fellows from 2015-2021, will focus on connecting previous Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) members to programming and […]

Press Release

Aug 1, 2022

Atlantic Council Welcomes 2022 Class of Millennium Fellows

WASHINGTON, DC – August 1, 2022 – Following a highly competitive application process, the Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program has selected its 2022 class of Millennium Fellows. The Millennium Fellowship is one of the most sought-after programs in the world for future leaders in international affairs, and aims to sharpen Fellows’ leadership abilities, increase their capacity […]

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Annual Report

May 10, 2022

Millennium Leadership Program

By Atlantic Council

In 2021, the Millennium Leadership Program hired and onboarded an entirely new team with a new center director.

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Nabi in World Economic Forum: We need global solutions for global challenges – why Omicron is a lesson for us all 

"Many “nation-first” leaders in the Global North did not recognize the impact of connectivity sooner, directly leading to the uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus and the development of novel variants" writes Junaid Nabi

Coronavirus

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Nabi in STAT News: What I learned from Paul Farmer: Treat the systems around the patient, not just the disease

"I was dismayed by the enormity of the barriers — economic, social, and political — that impede the path toward good health." writes Junaid Nabi

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 16, 2022

Zarazinski in AP News: Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 16, 2022

Zarazinski in The Block Crypto: Governments are on high alert for crypto in Russian sanctions evasion that nobody has seen yet

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Zarazinski in CoinDesk: National security at stake with Biden’s crypto executive order

"The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world" writes Adam Zarazinski

Digital Currencies Economy & Business