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 14, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in DefenseNews on Sweden’s Defense Policy

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 14, 2018

Farkas Quoted in NYT on US Response to Poisoning of Ex-Spy in Britain

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Mar 13, 2018

Hruby Quoted in DW on the Influence of Tillerson’s Firing on Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

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United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 13, 2018

Manning Quoted in U.S. News on Rex Tillerson’s Depature

By Robert A. Manning

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United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 13, 2018

Pham Quoted in ISS on Russia’s Influence on Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa

In the News

Mar 13, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in Oil & Gas Journal on the Proposed Nord Stream 2 Natural Gas Pipeline

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Mar 13, 2018

Pham Quoted in Institute for Security Studies on Russia’s Influence in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa

In the News

Mar 12, 2018

Cohen Joins Bloomberg to Discuss Denuclearization in North Korea

By Ariel Cohen

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Korea

In the News

Mar 12, 2018

Farkas Joins 1A to Discuss the U.S. Diplomacy and Leadership

By Evelyn Farkas

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United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 12, 2018

Metzl in The Hill: Kim Jong-Un Has No Intention of Giving Up His Nukes

By Jamie Metzl

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Korea