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

Sep 12, 2018

Singh Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee on Sanctions

By Daleep Singh

Watch the full discussion here.

In the News

Sep 12, 2018

Burwell Quoted in Newsweek on Hungary’s Voting Rights in European Parliament

By Frances Burwell

Read the full article here.

Hungary

In the News

Sep 11, 2018

Manning in Nikkei Asian Review: North Korea Needs a New Approach

By Robert A. Manning

Read the full article here.

Korea

In the News

Sep 11, 2018

Bruton Quoted in The Atlantic on War on Terror in Somalia

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Somalia

In the News

Sep 10, 2018

Uskowi Joins Iran International TV’s Cheshmandaz Program to Discuss the Rising Tensions in US- Iran Relations

By Nader Uskowi

Watch the full discussion here

Iran

In the News

Sep 10, 2018

Ullman in United Press International: Don’t Let John McCain be “Swift Boated”

By Harlan Ullman

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United States and Canada

In the News

Sep 10, 2018

Vajdich Quoted in Newsweek on Russia Accusing Ukraine of Working with ISIS

By Daniel Vajdich

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Russia

In the News

Sep 9, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in BBC on Skripal Disinformation

By Ben Nimmo

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In the News

Sep 9, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus smitten with energy paralysis: There is Simply No Need for Cyprus’ Electricity Prices to be so High. Here’s Why

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Sep 8, 2018

Manning Quoted in VOA on US-China Relations

By Robert A. Manning

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China