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 4, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World to discuss the NATO Summit

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Dec 3, 2019

Morningstar and Simonyi in The Hill: We need to balance energy and climate needs to keep our planet livable

By Atlantic Council

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Dec 2, 2019

Bryza quoted in TRT World on NATO Summit and U.S.-Turkey relations

By Atlantic Council

NATO NATO Partnerships

In the News

Dec 2, 2019

Hudson in AllAfrica: Sudan’s house divided poses challenge to successful revolution

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Dec 1, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Future of gas in Europe and what it means for Cyprus

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Dec 1, 2019

Kadhim quoted in The Washington Times on the resignation of Iraqi prime minister

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Dec 1, 2019

Kadhim quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iraqi protests and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 1, 2019

Lindsay Guest Editor and Op-Ed in Urban-X

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Digital Policy

In the News

Nov 28, 2019

Bello and Yade in Wathi: N’oublions pas le pastoralisme dans l’agenda climatique

By Atlantic Council

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Nov 28, 2019

Bryza in Kyiv Post: Matthew Bryza: Rosneft undermining Venezuela and Iran sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion