The Atlas Network, formerly known as the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, is a nonprofit organization and international think tank network dedicated to promoting free-market policies, limited government principles, and libertarian/classical liberal ideologies worldwide. Founded in 1981 by British philanthropist Sir Antony Fisher, it serves as a hub for identifying, funding, and mentoring independent think tanks globally, with a focus on economic freedom, individual liberty, and entrepreneurial solutions to societal challenges. Headquartered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity, Atlas Network supports over 500 partner organizations in more than 100 countries by providing grants, training programs, and strategic guidance to advance pro-freedom reforms. For example, in 2016, it received over $1.3 million in grants to support international libertarian think tanks. Its influence extends through initiatives such as the Atlas Network Academy and Think Tank School, which train emerging leaders in policy advocacy, and the organization has played a key role in the expansion of free-market movements in regions including Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Financially supported by major conservative and libertarian philanthropies, it has faced criticism for its ties to U.S.-based funders and for promoting policies that some view as exacerbating inequality or undermining social welfare systems. Nevertheless, its network has contributed to policy reforms like privatization efforts and tax reductions in multiple countries.