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 10, 2018

Marczak Quoted in El Confidencial on Trump Canceling His Trip to Latin America

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Pham Quoted in YaleGlobal Online on Israel Expanding Power in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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Israel

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Marczak Quoted in AXIOS on Trump Skipping Latin America

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Bryza Joins TRT World to Discuss U.S.- Iran Relations

By Matthew Bryza

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Iran

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

O’Toole Quoted in New York Times on Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs and the U.K.

By Brian O'Toole

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United Kingdom

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Prensa Hispana on Trump Not Attending Lima Summit

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Braga Quoted in Cetus News on Trump Canceling his Trip to Latin America

By Roberta S. Braga

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper on Gas Export From Israel to Egypt

By Brenda Shaffer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 9, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss Free Trade Agreements

By Fred Kempe

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 9, 2018

Simakovsky Joins VOA to Discuss How New U.S. Sanctions Will Hit Russia

By Mark Simakovsky

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Russia