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

Nov 27, 2018

Carpenter Quoted in EuroNews on Azov Sea Crisis

By Michael Carpenter

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In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Carpenter in Politico: Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Metzl Joins Bloomberg Radio to Discuss G20

By Jamie Metzl

Listen to the full discussion here.

In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Vershbow Joins MSNBC to Discuss Russia Escalating Tensions With Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

Watch the full discussion here.

In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Simakovsky Quoted in The Independent on Trump’s Response to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

By Mark D. Simakovsky

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In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Hellyer Quoted in AP on Saudi Prince Rebuilding Image After Khashoggi Murder

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Cohen in Forbes: Kazatomprom IPO With Astana International Financial Center (AIX) Shows Global Appetite For Uranium

By Ariel Cohen

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Central Asia

In the News

Nov 27, 2018

Lightfoot Quoted in Vox on Protests in France

By Jeffrey Lightfoot

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France

In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Herbst Quoted in Axios on Russia Firing on Ukrainian Naval Ships

By John E. Herbst

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Cohen and Herbst Quoted in Newsweek on Ukraine and Russia Crisis Over the Azov Sea

By Ariel Cohen & John Herbst

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Ukraine