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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Feb 25, 2025

WIn Fellowship mentioned in Arab News on its event discussing AI’s role in driving economic growth in Saudi Arabia

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Artificial Intelligence
Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Wechsler joins 20Detik to discuss Indonesia’s role in Gaza reconstruction

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Mezran quoted in Formiche on Putin’s ambitions in Africa while dealing with Trump on Ukraine

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Italian
Middle East

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Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in US News on collective healing for Arab Israels on the Lebanon border

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Civil Society
Israel

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Feb 25, 2025

Pavia quoted in Il Sole 24 Ore on how MBS can prove his negotiating strength

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Crisis Management
Economy & Business

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Feb 25, 2025

LeBaron joins Asharq to discuss the prospect of Trump delivering peace

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Arabic
Conflict

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Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat mentioned in Deutsche Welle Arabic on the Syrian National Dialogue

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Arabic
Elections

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Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat joins Angle, Anchor, and Voice to discuss the role of Syrian women in shaping Syria’s future

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Middle East
Resilience & Society

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Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat mentioned in Catholic Culture on the committee drafting Syria’s new constitution

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Elections
Middle East

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Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat mentioned in Agenzia Fides on her task in drafting Syria’s new constitution

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Middle East
Political Reform