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 6, 2019

Manning in Global Times: AI ripe for US-China cooperation

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 6, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: EEZ: Cyprus has the right, Turkey has the might

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 5, 2019

Vershbow quoted in LA Times on Trump’s defense on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Oct 5, 2019

Fried quoted in The New York Times on Kurt Volker and Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 4, 2019

Herbst joins CNN to discuss Volker’s testimony and Biden accusations

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine

In the News

Oct 4, 2019

Kadhim joins VOA to discuss Iraq protests and Turkey’s incursion into Syria

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 4, 2019

Linscott quoted in ThePrint on failed US-India trade negotiations

By Atlantic Council

India South Asia

Insights & Impact

Oct 3, 2019

Afghan Presidential Elections Debrief with Omar Samad

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Nonresident Fellow Omar Samad shares his insights and analysis following the country’s fourth presidential election since 2001. Samad highlights the geopolitical and security implications of these elections and outlines the incoming mandate for the two frontrunners following the breakdown of peace talks between the U.S. and Taliban.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 3, 2019

Herbst joins Fox News to discuss Volker & Ukraine whistleblower complaint

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine

In the News

Oct 3, 2019

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the Houthis’ capture of three Saudi brigades

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Non-Traditional Threats