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

Feb 15, 2019

Hruby in Axios: Global private equity giants are retreating from African investment

By Aubrey Hruby

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In the News

Feb 15, 2019

Vajdich Joins BBC to Discuss Trump’s Declaration of National Emergency

By Daniel Vajdich

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United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 15, 2019

Bryan in The Hill: Papering Over Climate Change Impacts is Indefensible

By Joe Bryan

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United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 15, 2019

Slavin in Axios: U.S. Pushes Iranian Regime Change in Warsaw, With Mixed Support

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Haddad Joins The Chicago Council On Global Affairs to Discuss Yellow Vest Protests

By Benjamin Haddad

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France

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Porter in Lawfare: Don’t Let Cyber Attribution Debates Tear Apart the NATO Alliance

By Christopher Porter

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Fried Quoted in New York Times on Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

By Daniel Fried

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Syria

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Sultoon Quoted in National Journal on Khashoggi Case

By Samantha Sultoon

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United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Åslund Quoted in Newsweek on Putin’s Personal Wealth

By Anders Åslund

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Russia

In the News

Feb 14, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Will China Replace The U.S. As The Middle East Hegemon?

By Ariel Cohen

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China