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

Oct 12, 2017

Alami in TheNewArab: IS’ Defeat in Deir az-Zour Will Not Spell the End of Extremism

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Hellyer in The National: Muslim Western Communities Must Work Harder to Protect the Vulnerable

By H.A. Hellyer

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United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Itani Quoted in US News & World Report on Hezbollah

By Faysal Itani

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In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Wayne in Forbes: U.S. Endangers Fight Against Mexican Drug Trade With NAFTA Hardball

By Earl Anthony Wayne

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In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Bryza Joins The Newsmakers to Discuss US-Turkey Visa Restrictions

By Matthew Bryza

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Turkey United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Slavin Quoted in Carnegie Europe on The Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Vershbow Joins TRT World to Discuss US – Russia Disputes

By Alexander Vershbow

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Russia

In the News

Oct 11, 2017

Bechev in Aljazeera: Erdogan in the Balkans: A Neo-Ottoman Quest?

By Dimitar Bechev

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Turkey

In the News

Oct 10, 2017

Manning in Global Times: Trump’s Asia Visit Tests US Strategy

By Robert Manning

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In the News

Oct 10, 2017

Manning in Global Times: Trump’ s Asia Visit Tests US Strategy

By Robert Manning

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Indo-Pacific