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

Apr 11, 2018

Khoury in AXIOS: U.S.–NATO Action in Syria Needed to Contain Assad, Counter Russia

By Nabeel Khoury

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NATO
Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Wormuth Quoted in Reuters on Syria Crisis

By Christine Wormuth

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Syria

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Åslund Quoted in Bloomberg on Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska

By Anders Åslund

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Russia

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Carpenter in USA Today: After Syria, a Good Time for Donald Trump to Cancel Vladimir Putin’s White House Invitation

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Dungan Quoted in Bloomberg on Upcoming Macron Visit to US and Syria Strikes

By Nicholas Dungan

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France

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Bryza Joins CNN International to Discuss U.S. Relations With Russia and Turkey.

By Matthew Bryza

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Russia
Syria

In the News

Apr 11, 2018

Ralby Quoted in Oil and Gas Journal on Maritime Oil Crime

By Ian Ralby

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In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in Foreign Policy on Germany Souring on Russia’s Nord Stream

By Brenda Shaffer

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Germany

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Braga Quoted in Financial Times on President Trump Canceling Trip to Latin America

By Roberta S. Braga

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Marczak Quoted in El Economista on Trump Canceling Trip to Latin America

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America