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

Mar 15, 2018

Aaron Stein in Foreign Affairs: A U.S. Containment Strategy for Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Itani Quoted in ABC News on Russia’s Diplomatic and Military Tactics

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Carpenter Quoted in RFE/RL on New Russia Sanctions

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

De Alba in Provadinci: What Would Be the Context for Credible Elections According to the UN?

By Mariano de Alba

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Venezuela

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Farkas Joins Deep State Radio to Discuss Firing of Rex Tillerson

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss Russia Chemical Attack

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Wormuth Quoted in Vox on Rex Tillerson’s Departure

By Christine Wormuth

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United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

Braw in Defense One: There Are More and More Threats that Militaries Can’t Stop. People’s Forces Can Help

By Elisabeth Braw

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Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 15, 2018

O’Toole Quoted in Reuters on U.S. Slapping Sanctions on Russians

By Brian O'Toole

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Russia

In the News

Mar 14, 2018

Ullman in Observer: Trump’s Foreign Policy Will Be Put on Trial During Pompeo’s Confirmation

By Harlan Ullman

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United States and Canada