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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

In the News

Sep 27, 2019

Simakovsky quoted in Newsweek on Ukraine scandal

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Sep 27, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World to discuss Trump presidency and whistleblower

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Sep 27, 2019

Slavin joins France 24 to discuss Trump, UNGA, and sanctions on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion International Organizations

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Shaffer joins The John Batchelor Show to discuss Azerbaijan’s Deal of the Century

By Atlantic Council

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Dagres joins The Monocle to discuss Rouhani’s UNGA speech

By Atlantic Council

International Organizations Iran

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Hunter joins Al Jazeera to discuss impeachment

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Slavin quoted in The Independent on Trump’s possible impeachment and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

Notes for the Board

Sep 26, 2019

Launch of US-Colombia Task Force Report with President Iván Duque and Senators Roy Blunt and Ben Cardin

By Atlantic Council

On September 26, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted the President of Colombia Iván Duque for the launch of the US-Colombia Task Force report, which lays out a modernized plan for the bilateral relationship. Frederick Kempe, Atlantic Council president and CEO kicked off the event with introductory remarks. Senators Roy Blunt and […]

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Fried joins NPR to discuss Trump’s disparaging of former ambassador to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 26, 2019

Simakovsky quoted in DefenseNews on US security assistance for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy