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

Nov 18, 2016

Pavel Quoted by Kansas City Star on Secretary of State and Foreign Policy Experience

By Barry Pavel

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Bremain vs Brexit

Nov 17, 2016

Westmacott in Time: Brexit Britain and Trump’s America Can Have a Special Relationship

By Peter Westmacott

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United Kingdom

In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Lilley in the Journal of the Middle East and Africa: Book Review- Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia

By Kelsey Lilley

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Ethiopia

In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Farkas to Participate in Defense One Summit

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Hammond in Amine Newswire: Saudi Arabia Plans To Spur Entrepreneurship

By Joseph Hammond

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Reuters on Rise of Army in Eastern Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Benitez Quoted in Foreign Policy on Defense Issues and NATO

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Letta in Herald Malaysia: Trump’s Election Needs to Lead to a European Revival

By Enrico Letta

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In the News

Nov 17, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by POLITICO Pro on How Israel Manages Its Energy Resources

By Brenda Shaffer

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Israel

In the News

Nov 16, 2016

Klimburg Quoted by Newsweek on Russia’s Cyberweapons Capacity

By Alexander Klimburg

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Russia