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 4, 2018

Pham Joins CNN to Discuss China Announcing Investment in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Watch the full discussion here.

Africa China

In the News

Sep 4, 2018

Daniels in Real Clear Defense: Four Key Questions About an ‘Arab NATO’

By Owen Daniels

Read the full article here.

In the News

Sep 4, 2018

Hruby in The Financial Times: Clash of the US and Chinese Tech Giants in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 4, 2018

Bryza Joins TRT World to Discuss Senator McCain

By Matthew Bryza

Watch the full discussion here.

United States and Canada

In the News

Sep 4, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss US-China tensions

By Frederick Kempe

Watch the full discussion here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 3, 2018

Hruby Quoted in China Daily on the China-Africa Relationship

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

China

In the News

Sep 3, 2018

Pham Quoted in VOA News on Daybreak Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full discussion here.

Africa

In the News

Aug 31, 2018

Pham and Bello in Foreign Policy: Chinese Aid and Investment Are Good for Africa

By J. Peter Pham and Abdoul Salam Bello

Read the full article here.

China

In the News

Aug 31, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in Bloomberg Opinion Piece on Iran Fake News

By Ben Nimmo

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Iran

In the News

Aug 31, 2018

Oosterveld in Market Watch: Investing Markets are on High Alert Over Italy’s Budget and Debt Load

By Bart Oosterveld

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Italy