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 13, 2019

Wechsler Quoted in Associated Press on Iran Problem at Mideast Talks in Poland

By William F. Wechsler

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Iran

In the News

Feb 13, 2019

Cohen Quoted in Report News Agency on U.S. Weak Response for Vitol’s Violation

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Feb 13, 2019

Slavin Quoted in Washington Examiner on Warsaw Middle East Summit

By Barbara Slavin

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Middle East

In the News

Feb 11, 2019

Fried Quoted in Middle East Eye on Warsaw Middle East Summit

By Daniel Fried

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Iran

In the News

Feb 11, 2019

Charai in The Hill: We Should Accelerate Positive Changes in Venezuela Without Using Our Military

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 11, 2019

Bell in The National Business: For Energy Markets, Geopolitical Risk is the New Normal

By Randolph Bell

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China

In the News

Feb 11, 2019

Bell Quoted in Axios on Qatar Ditching OPEC

By Randolph Bell

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In the News

Feb 10, 2019

Slavin Joins i24News to Discuss the Iran Policy of the US on 40th Year of Islamic Revolution

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Feb 10, 2019

Fried Quoted in Reuters on Pompeo’s Trip to Central Europe

By Daniel Fried

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Central Europe

In the News

Feb 10, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail Online: ExxonMobil’s Drilling in Context

By Charles Ellinas

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