About the Council

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Wieslander in EURACTIV: Time for Germany to get vocal on European security

By Atlantic Council

Germany Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Fernandes in Daily O: Why HLG recommendation on health sector to 15th Finance Commission needs rethinking

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights India

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Rodriguez quoted in Wall Street Journal on China and corporate AI adoption

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Stephen Rodriguez argues that China lags in commercial enterprise adoption of AI technologies.

China Defense Industry

In the News

Feb 17, 2020

Bryza joins CBC TV (Azerbaijani) to discuss Nagorno Karabakh

By Atlantic Council

Azerbaijani Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 17, 2020

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: We’re stubbornly ignoring the reality of our gas find

By Atlantic Council

Oil and Gas Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Feb 17, 2020

Katz in Responsible Statecraft: How long can Russia and Turkey cooperate amid a myriad of conflictual hazards?

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 17, 2020

Kroenig and Trotti write book chapter on nuclear modernization

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig and Christian Trotti wrote a book chapter on the unique role of US nuclear weapons and the necessity of nuclear modernization.

Nuclear Deterrence Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 17, 2020

Shaffer quoted in Deutsche Welle (DW) on Nord Stream 2

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 16, 2020

Hudson joins International Crisis Group’s The Horn podcast to discuss US sanctions on Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Feb 16, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 5: Kalsoom Lakhani

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship