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

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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 17, 2016

Grigas Quoted by Trend News on Why It’s Difficult to Connect Israel to the Southern Gas Corridor

By Agnia Grigas

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Israel

In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: Vladimir Putin’s Not So Secret, Secret Plan to Gain Influence

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Manning Quoted by Voice of America on US Election Rhetoric Alarming Asia-Pacific Partners

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Daniels Quoted by Rudaw on Peshmerga Leaders Lobbying for International Military Support

By Owen Daniels

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In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by POLITICO Pro’s Morning Energy on the Twenty-Third World Energy Congress in Istanbul

By Brenda Shaffer

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Turkey

In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN To Discuss His New Book: Eternal Sonata

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full discussion here.

In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: A Turning Point In Yemen?

By Barbara Slavin

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Yemen

In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Linderman Interviewed by Democracy & Freedom Watch on Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections and Its Future

By Laura Linderman

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The Caucasus

In the News

Oct 17, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by France 24 on Difficult Libyan Lifestyle

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Oct 16, 2016

Bedenbaugh Quoted by VOA News on Kosovo’s Progress Against Radicalism

By Sarah Bedenbaugh

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The Balkans