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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

Jan 30, 2020

Arbit in The Forward: There actually is an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal that’s working — in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Wechsler quoted in The New York Times on the Trump administration’s peace plan

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Trump impeachment: Hypocrisy can kill democracy

By Harlan Ullman

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Slavin joins Foreign Affairs Inbox to discuss Iran’s response to death of Soleimani

By Atlantic Council

Barbara Slavin of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council joins George Washington University’s Foreign Affairs Inbox to explore future paths in US-Iran relations after the death of Soleimani.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Fernandes in The Times of India: Farmer’s health: The conscience call for action

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Jan 29, 2020

The Africa Center Hosts Sudanese Foreign Minister Asma Mohamed Abdalla

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, January 29, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Sudanese Foreign Minister H.E. Asma Mohamed Abdalla. Director of Programs and Studies and Deputy Director of the Africa Center Bronwyn Bruton provided opening remarks and welcomed Abdalla to the Atlantic Council. Abdalla outlined the priorities of Sudan’s civilian-led transitional government, emphasizing the need to make […]

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Charai in The Hill: An Arab case for the Trump peace plan

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Wechsler in ISPI: The United States, China and the Middle East: Three Transitions and Four Futures

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Nawaz’s “The Battle for Pakistan” in Dawn: Both friends and enemies

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 28, 2020

Hruby quoted in TechCrunch on the potential for new US visa ban to include Nigeria

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business