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

Oct 10, 2016

Braw Joins The Monocle to Discuss Russia’s Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad

By Elisabeth Braw

Listen to the full interview here.

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Stein Quoted by Rudaw on Turkey’s Desire to Play a Role in Mosul Operation

By Aaron Stein

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Iraq Turkey

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Trump Doubles Down on His Bromance With Putin

By Barbara Slavin

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Russia

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Cohen Joins Orient to Discuss Parliamentary Elections and Russian Interior Policy

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Atlantic Council Cooperation with World Energy Congress Highlighted in Hurriyet Daily News

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: How to Avoid War With Russia

By Harlan Ullman

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Russia

In the News

Oct 9, 2016

Rosenblum in The Cipher Brief: Homeland Intelligence: The Unique Community Within the Community

By Todd Rosenblum

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In the News

Oct 9, 2016

Manning in The National Interest: What’s Wrong With Both Sides of the North Korea Debate

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Oct 8, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins BBC Persian to Discuss Iran’s Yaran Oilfield and the first Upstream Investment Agreement Under IPC Terms with a Domestic Firm

By Sara Vakhshouri

Watch the full interview here.

Iran

In the News

Oct 8, 2016

Healey Quoted by Agence France-Presse on US Accusations Against Russia for Cyber Attacks

By Jason Healey

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Russia