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

Sep 7, 2016

Schechter Quoted by El Pilón on Humanitarian Issues in Venezuela

By Peter Schechter

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Venezuela

In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Schechter Quoted by América Economía on Peace, Economic Development and Sustainability in Cartagena

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Terra on Colombian Peace Plebiscite and Brexit Vote

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Schechter Quoted by El Pais on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela

By Peter Schechter

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Venezuela

In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Schechter Quoted in Noticias RCN on Colombian Peace Plebiscite and Potential Brexit Vote

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Cunningham Moderates Energy Geopolitics Panel at Bled Strategic Forum

By Thomas Cunningham

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In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Cunningham Moderates Energy Geopolitics Panel on Energy as a Political Weapon

By Thomas Cunningham

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In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Cunningham Moderates Energy Geopolitics Panel at Bled Strategic Forum

By Thomas Cunningham

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In the News

Sep 7, 2016

Corman Quoted by Healthcare Info Security on St. Jude Medical’s Lawsuit

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Sep 6, 2016

Hof Joins NPR to Discuss the Civilian Cost of the Syrian Conflict

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria