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

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 12, 2016

Du Mont Named Finalist for Female Executive of the Year by the Stevie Awards

By Malia K. Du Mont

Read the full article here.

In the News

Oct 12, 2016

Hellyer in The National: How Muharram Brings About Many Emotions

By H. A. Hellyer

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In the News

Oct 12, 2016

Farkas Joins BBC World News America to Discuss US-Russia Relations

By Evelyn Farkas

Watch the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 12, 2016

Pham Joins CCTV America to Discuss the Recent Developments in South Sudan and How the United Nations is Reacting to the Conflicts in the Region

By Peter Pham

Watch the full interview here.

East Africa

In the News

Oct 12, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Agenda.GE on the Recent Progress Georgia Has Made

By Ariel Cohen

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The Caucasus

In the News

Oct 11, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Al-Monitor on Why Egypt’s ‘Revolution of the Hungry’ Isn’t Coming Soon

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Oct 11, 2016

Barno and Bensahel Join Federal News Radio to Discuss The Army’s Unbalanced Budget Woes

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

Listen to the full discussion here.

In the News

Oct 11, 2016

Mardini Quoted by Frontline on Who’s In The Fight Against ISIS

By Ramzy Mardini

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In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Saab in The National: In Yemen, a Complicated Conflict Has Yet to Find the Right Solution

By Bilal Saab

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Yemen

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Geers Interviewed by NPR on High-Profile Russian Cyber Attacks

By Kenneth Geers

Listen to the full interview here.

Russia