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

Dec 13, 2019

Samet in The National Interest: Missiles, Tanks and Fighter Jets: China Is Eyeing More Middle East Arms Sales

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Dec 13, 2019

Speranza joins Bloomberg to discuss the NATO Leaders’ Meeting

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Dec 13, 2019

Slavin quoted in USNI News on U.S. maximum pressure campaign in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 13, 2019

Hudson quoted in Anadolu Agency on the prospects for US sanctions relief in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Katz joins VOA (Russia) to discuss Iran in Pompeo-Lavrov meeting

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Katz joins Voice of America’s Russian Service (Golos Ameriki) to discuss Iran in the Pompeo-Lavrov meeting

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Baughman joins TRT World to discuss the climate crisis and Time Magazine’s decision to name Greta Thunberg Person of the Year

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Blakemore quoted in EuroNews on carbon markets and COP25

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Hruby joins the CSIS Into Africa podcast to discuss Angolan reforms and Africa’s creative economy

By Atlantic Council

Africa Angola

In the News

Dec 11, 2019

Haddad in Foreign Policy: Emmanuel Macron’s New Strategy Is Disruption

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia France