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

Oct 10, 2019

Bryza joins Turkey’s ANews to discuss Turkey’s military operation in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 10, 2019

Warrick joins Euronews to discuss the Turkish military offensive in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Syria

In the News

Oct 10, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in the Jerusalem Post on the aftermath of ISIS

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Middle East

Notes for the Board

Oct 10, 2019

The Atlantic Council In September

By Atlantic Council

Spotlight of the Month The Atlantic Council celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Global Citizen Awards in New York this week on the eve of the opening of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where global leaders convened to address seismic shifts in our global order—from the emergence of a new era […]

In the News

Oct 10, 2019

Hruby in Project Syndicate: Are traditional multinationals ready for emerging markets?

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 9, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trump’s Middle East strategy

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 9, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in Middle East Eye on potential Turkish offensive on Syrian border

By Atlantic Council

Security & Defense Syria

In the News

Oct 9, 2019

Morningstar quoted in 15 Suprasti Akimirksniu on Lithuanian energy sector and development

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Lithuanian

In the News

Oct 9, 2019

Bell quoted in InfoSecurity Magazine on vulnerabilities to cyber attacks

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 9, 2019

Shaffer joins The John Batchelor Show to discuss the Armenia/Azerbaijan Frontier

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia