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

Oct 5, 2016

Pham Quoted by The National Interest on Private Aid Helping North Koreans

By J. Peter Pham

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Korea

In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Handjani in Reuters: Commentary: Putin’s Middle East Gamble is Paying Dividends

By Amir Handjani

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Russia

In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Natural Gas World Features Atlantic Council Event on The Future of Natural Gas

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Brzezinski Quoted by Voice of America on Suspended US-Russia Talks Over Syria

By Ian Brzezinski

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Piiparinen Quoted by The Christian Science Monitor on Philippines President Deepening The Rift in US-Filipino Relations

By Anni Piiparinen

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In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Shaffer Joins Knowledge@Wharton to Discuss OPEC’s Deal to Cut Oil Production

By Brenda Shaffer

Listen to the full interview here.

In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Aslund in Project Syndicate: Safeguarding Ukraine’s Progress

By Anders Auslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Oct 4, 2016

Polyakova Joins VOA Russia to Discuss US-Russia Relations

By Alina Polyakova

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Russia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Schechter Quoted by the Australian Financial Review on the Outcome of the Plebiscite Vote in Colombia

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Marczak Quoted by NBC News on Reactions to Colombians “No” on Peace Accord

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia