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

Oct 24, 2018

Hasik Quoted in WSJ on Defense-Industry Contracts

By James Hasik

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In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in Washington Post on Britain and Fake News

By Ben Nimmo

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In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Stein Quoted in Vox on Turkey’s Anger at Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi Murder

By Aaron Stein

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Future Europe Initiative’s Event on Macedonia with Lord Robertson Featured on Balkan Insider

By Future Europe Initiative

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The Balkans

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Kroenig in The Hill: Withdrawal From Russia Nuclear Treaty is Right Move for America

By Matthew Kroenig

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Russia

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Nusairat Quoted in Bloomberg on Khashoggi Investigation

By Tuqa Nusairat

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In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Farkas Joins NPR to Discuss US Plan to Withdraw from INF Nuclear Treaty

By Evelyn Farkas

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Rediff On Khashoggi

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Oct 24, 2018

HA Hellyer in Newsweek: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince is Not Interested in Islamic Reform

By H.A. Hellyer

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

LeBaron in The National Interest: Beyond Short-Term Solutions in the Middle East and North Africa

By Richard LeBaron

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Middle East