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 19, 2018

Karatnycky Quoted in Kyiv Post on Likely Election of Russian Interpol Chief

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Russia

In the News

Nov 19, 2018

Jordan Quoted in BuzzFeed on Countries Opting Out of Cyber Agreement

By Klara Jordan

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 18, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Optimism Over Gas Drilling, but it’s the Sharing that Counts

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Nov 17, 2018

Bryza Quoted in Trend News Agency on on the Visit to France of the Head of Nagorno Karabakh’s Governmental Administration Bako Sahakyan

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Nov 16, 2018

Hruby Mentioned in BusinessReport Discussing AfricArena 2018

By Audrey Hruby

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In the News

Nov 16, 2018

Bruton Joins NPR to Discuss Peace Deal

By Bronwyn Bruton

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East Africa

In the News

Nov 16, 2018

O’Toole and Mortlock Report Quoted in Bloomberg on Sanctions

By Brian O'Toole & David Mortlock

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In the News

Nov 16, 2018

Bryza Quoted in TRT World Online on Possible Extradition of Fetullah Gulen

By Matthew Bryza

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Turkey

In the News

Nov 16, 2018

Bryza Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss Khashoggi Tape

By Matthew Bryza

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In the News

Nov 15, 2018

Dagres Quoted in the Globe Post on Iran Sanctions

By Holly Dagres

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Iran