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

Aug 17, 2016

The Epoch Times Covers Atlantic Council Event with Pastor Evan Mawarire

By Atlantic Council

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

AllAfrica Features Atlantic Council Event with Pastor Evan Mawarire

By Atlantic Council

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

ZimEye Highlights Atlantic Council Event with Pastor Evan Mawarire

By Atlantic Council

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Karatnycky Quoted by Yahoo News on Manafort’s Role in Ukraine

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Ukraine

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by the Washington Post on Libyan General Khalifa Hifter

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Gramer in DC Bar: No Country for Old Men?

By Robbie Gramer

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Japan

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

BuzzFeed News Features Tweet by Hellyer on Anjem Choudary’s Conviction

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Atlantic Council Board Member and Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Interviewed by the World Post on Why China’s New Silk Road May Be A Game-Changer For Pakistan

By Shaukat Aziz

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China Pakistan

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Stein Quoted by Al-Monitor on the Future of Turkey’s Military

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Aug 17, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Cheat Sheet on Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort

By Anders Aslund

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