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

Jul 17, 2019

Duclos interviewed in France24 on the Syrian conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Syria

In the News

Jul 17, 2019

Slavin quoted in Middle East eye on Iranian opposition group MEK

By Atlantic Council

Iran

In the News

Jul 16, 2019

Slavin quoted in National Catholic Reporter on US-Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Jul 16, 2019

Slavin quoted in USNI News on Iranian succession

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Iran

In the News

Jul 16, 2019

Hruby joins the Center for Global Development to discuss prospects for prosper Africa

By Atlantic Council

Africa Inclusive Growth

In the News

Jul 15, 2019

Bruton joins Public Radio International to discuss whether the United States should negotiate with al-Shabaab

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Somalia

In the News

Jul 14, 2019

Gadzala quoted in The Daily Signal on Iran’s use of hybrid warfare

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jul 14, 2019

Özer joins TRT Word to discuss delivery of the S-400 to Turkey

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Linscott joins BBC World News to discuss US-India trade tensions

By Atlantic Council

Trade and tariffs United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Bechev in Al Jazeera: S-400 arrives in Ankara: Crunch time for Turkish foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

The arrival of the Russian missile defence system in Ankara could mark a major rupture between Turkey and the US.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies