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

Nov 2, 2016

Marczak Quoted by CNBC on the Economic and Humanitarian Situation in Venezuela

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

International Business Times Features Atlantic Council Report Enhancing the US-Swedish Defense Relationsip

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 1, 2016

Brooks in Modern War Institute: Women in War, Lessons from History

By Max Brooks

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Security & Defense Women

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Alami in The New Arab: Aoun’s Agenda Spells Surprising New Alliances in Lebanon

By Mona Alami

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Middle East

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Alami in Al-Monitor: What is Turkey Up To in Northern Syria?

By Mona Alami

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Biberman in Military Review: Bridging the Gap between Policing and Counterinsurgency in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Stifel Quoted by SC Magazine on Prosecuting Cyber Crimes

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Grigas in Reuters: How Putin Is Losing his Grip on Russia’s Pipeline Politics

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Reducing the Risks from Rapid Demographic Change Report Featured in Best’s Review

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Barno and Bensahel Quoted by Federal News Radio on the Army’s Archaic Evaluation System

By Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel

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