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

Nov 12, 2019

Wechsler interviewed by Italian Formiche magazine to discuss US strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Italian

In the News

Nov 12, 2019

Shaffer joins Naval Postgraduate School to discuss Iran and implications for global oil

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 11, 2019

Slavin quoted in JNS on Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Nov 11, 2019

Bryza quoted in The Times on Chinese group to buy British Steel for £70m

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 11, 2019

Tucker in Journal of Mechanical Design: The use of VR to teach manufacturing

By Atlantic Council

Education Technology & Innovation

In the News

Nov 11, 2019

McFate quoted in the Washington Examiner on proposals for a global war on terrorism memorial

By Atlantic Council

United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 9, 2019

Kadhim quoted in New York Times on Iraqi protestors

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Iraq

In the News

Nov 8, 2019

Cohen in The National Interest: America’s Great-Power Problems Will Come Back to Haunt It in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 8, 2019

Raidt in US Chamber of Commerce: Civic literacy, good governance, and prosperity

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Education

In the News

Nov 8, 2019

Bryza in Financial Times: Look elsewhere for British Steel’s saviour

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business