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.

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Content

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Schechter Quoted by El Mundo on Why Colombians Voted Against the Peace Agreement, What the ‘no’ Vote Means for Colombia’s Economic and Political Future, and What Will Happen Now

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Bensahel Quoted by The Washington Times on Trump’s Unrealistic Plans to Grow The Army

By Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Marczak in Fox News Latino: Opinion: Colombians’ Motivation to Vote Was Not Peace, But Deep-seeded Hatred

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Huffington Post on the Outcome of the Plebiscite Vote in Colombia

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Corman Quoted by Road and Track on How The Connected Car Will Defend Against Hackers

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Hof in The World Post: Putin v. Russia in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: Finance Minister Says Iran Seeks ‘Resilient’ Economy

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin Will Fail

By Harlan Ullman

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Russia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Marczak in Boston Globe: Colombians Reject Peace Deal; What’s Next?

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Polyakova in The American Interest: Justice for the Victims of Flight MH17

By Alina Polyakova

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Ukraine