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

Jul 22, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus urgently needs solar desalination

By Charles Ellinas

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Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 21, 2018

Simakovsky Quoted in the Hill on US-Russia Relations Following the Trump-Putin Summit

By Mark Simakovsky

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NATO
Russia

In the News

Jul 21, 2018

Marczak Quoted in the Washington Post on Cuba’s Constitutional Reforms

By Jason Marczak

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Cuba

In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss Trump’s Trade Policy and China

By Frederick Kempe

Watch the full discussion here.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Bruton Quoted in Grist on the Environmental Policy of Al Shabaab

By Bronwyn Bruton

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In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in Newsweek on Trump’s Criticism of Europe on Russian Energy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Germany
Russia

In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Cohen Quoted in Newsweek on the Role of Congress in the Aftermath of the Trump-Putin Summit

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Nimmo Joins NPR to Discuss Russia’s Cyber and Military Operations

By Ben Nimmo

Listen to the full discussion here.

Cybersecurity
Russia

In the News

Jul 20, 2018

Vajdich Quoted in NPR on President Trump’s Policies on Russia

By Daniel Vajdich

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Russia

In the News

Jul 19, 2018

Hruby Quoted in BusinessLive on Technology Innovation in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

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