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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

Notes for the Board

Oct 1, 2019

Media Mention: Cameron Hudson in Foreign Policy Magazine

By Atlantic Council

“In order to meet this historic moment of opportunity, the United States must learn to see beyond the past…That means that for those who care about religious freedom, slavery, human rights, and women’s empowerment, now is the time to call for the removal of sanctions.” Cameron Hudson, Senior Fellow, Africa Center

In the News

Sep 30, 2019

Charai in The National Interest: Time to Test Drive Kushner’s Middle East Peace Plan

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Sep 30, 2019

Herbst joins NPR to discuss why Ukraine is strategically important to America’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sep 30, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in The Telegraph on the situation in Al-Hol camp in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

In the News

Sep 29, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus should heed UN climate summit’s call for action

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 29, 2019

Tran quoted in South China Morning Post on the next financial crisis

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 29, 2019

Why trying to impeach Trump and oust Johnson may end in tears

By Atlantic Council

For The Hill, Dr. Mathew Burrows, Director of the Atlantic Council's Foresight, Strategy and Risks Initiative, and his Research Associate Julian Mueller-Kaler warn that using institutional maneuvers instead of defeating populists at the ballot box could prove to be a trojan horse strategy.

Macroeconomics Nationalism

In the News

Sep 28, 2019

Ellinas in Foreign Policy: Israeli Energy Exports Won’t Make Europe More Pro-Israel

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Notes for the Board

Sep 27, 2019

Roundtable with the Cyberspace Solarium Commission

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, September 27, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative within the Scowcroft Center hosted the Cyberspace Solarium Commission for one of the largest roundtables the Atlantic Council has ever organized, with more than 40 industry and public sector participants, including former NSA Deputy Director Chris Inglis and our own General Cartwright and Frank Kramer. Participants in […]

In the News

Sep 27, 2019

Elghossain quoted in World Politics Review on new charges from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy