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

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Content

In the News

Nov 15, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Accent on Limited NATO Efforts in Europe

By Jorge Benitez

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In the News

Nov 15, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Trump Transition Gets Off to Shaky Start

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Nov 15, 2016

Aslund in Centre for International Governance Innovation: Does Ukraine Receive the Aid It Deserves?

By Anders Åslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Nov 15, 2016

Manning in Nikkei Asian Review: Trump’s Contradictions and the Global Order

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Nov 15, 2016

Barroso Quoted by CNBC on a Necessary Adjustment Period In Which the World Adapts to US President-elect Donald Trump

By Jose Manuel Barroso

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In the News

Nov 14, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins BBC Persian to Discuss Sanctions and Iran’s Oil Output

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Nov 14, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Los Angeles Times on Egypt’s Inflation Problems

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Nov 14, 2016

Gedmin in The American Interest: Losing America’s Voice – And More

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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In the News

Nov 14, 2016

Grigas Interviewed by Pacific Council on Standing Firm Against Russian Aggression

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia

In the News

Nov 14, 2016

Ward and Cole in War on the Rocks: Comedy and Strategy: Don’t Laugh, This Is Serious…OK Laugh

By Alex Ward and August Cole

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