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.

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Content

In the News

Feb 8, 2018

Abouzahr Quoted in the Washington Times on U.S. Airstrike in Syria

By Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

In the News

Feb 8, 2018

Hellyer in the National: A Voice from Egypt’s Distant Past Reminds Us That History’s Lessons Should Not Be Forgotten

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 8, 2018

Haid Quoted in CBC on Russia’s Problem in Syria’s War

By Haid Haid

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Syria

In the News

Feb 8, 2018

Haid Quoted in the New York Times on Syria’s War

By Haid Haid

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Syria

In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Haid Quoted in NPR on Syrian Civilians Being Targeted in the War

By Haid Haid

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Syria

In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Oosterveld Quoted in Newsweek on Stock Market Fall

By Bart Oosterveld

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In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Westmacott in Evening Standard: Politicians’ Fears Must Not Stop People Having Final Say on EU

By Peter Westmacott

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Dungan Quoted in Washington Post on Trump’s Desire of Military Parade

By Nicholas Dungan

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In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Ullman in Observer: Furore Over House Intel Memos Further Threatens Government

By Harlan Ullman

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United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Rosenblum in the Cipher Brief: What a Wall Won’t Fix on the U.S.-Mexico Border

By Todd Rosenblum

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Mexico