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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Jul 16, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: Total is off the Blocks

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Jul 16, 2017

Alfoneh Quoted in Radio Free Europe on Iran’s Support of Afghan Proxy Force in Syria

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Jul 16, 2017

Hellyer Quoted in Newsweek on Sissi’s Fight for Re-Election Bid

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jul 16, 2017

Marczak Joins CGTN to Discuss Venezuela’s Symbolic Referendum

By Jason Marczak

Watch the full interview here.

Venezuela

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 16, 2017

Valor Econômico Features Brazilian Justice Minister Torquato Jardim at Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

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Brazil

In the News

Jul 15, 2017

Farkas Joins Lawfare to Discuss Holding Russia Accountable for Election Interference

By Evelyn Farkas

Listen to the full broadcast here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 14, 2017

Herbst Joins VOA to Discuss Trump-Putin Meeting

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Jul 14, 2017

Cohen in Real Clear World: Trump Needs to Deepen Engagement With Eurasia

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Jul 14, 2017

Morningstar in The Hill: Sanction Russia, but Don’t Sacrifice Europe’s Energy Security

By Richard Morningstar

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Russia

In the News

Jul 14, 2017

Stein in War on the Rocks – “Take to the Streets”: Turkey’s Failed Coup, One Year Later

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey