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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in Defense News on Norway Potentially Agreeing to Additional US Marine Presence

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Kempe Quoted in CNBC on the Five Biggest Geopolitical Risks for 2018

By Fred Kempe

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In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Forbes on Venezuela’s Economic Crisis

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Hellyer Quoted in Financial Times on Egypt’s Upcoming Elections

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Manning in Foreign Policy: Is Abdulla Yameen Handing Over the Maldives to China?

By Robert A. Manning

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China

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Michael Carpenter Joins joins Ali Velshi to Discuss President Trump Congratulating Vladimir Putin on His Election Win

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Charai in Gatestone Institute: What the Saudi Prince’s Visit Really Means

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Fried Quoted in The Washington Post on Trump and Macron Relationship

By Daniel Fried

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France

In the News

Mar 20, 2018

Khoury Joins Bloomberg to Discuss the Meeting Between Saudi Arabian Prince and Donald Trump

By Nabeel Khoury

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 20, 2018

Fried Quoted in Yahoo on Western Sanctions Against Russia

By Daniel Fried

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Russia