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

Sep 26, 2016

Natural Gas World Features Atlantic Council Event on Southern Gas Corridor Progress

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Alami in The National: Bashar Al Assad’s Use of Violence Has Crossed Nearly Every Line

By Mona Alami

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In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Benitez in The National Interest: Europe’s Misguided Plan for a New Joint Military Headquarters

By Jorge Benitez

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In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Hof Joins BBC to Discuss Syrian Ceasefire

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: What Accounts for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Popularity?

By Harlan Ullman

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Russia

In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Alami in Al-Monitor: What’s Keeping Syria’s Rebel Forces from Consolidating their Power?

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Sep 26, 2016

Braw Joins Monocle 24 to Discuss Sweden Putting a Military Unit on Gotland

By Elizabeth Braw

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 25, 2016

Itani Quoted by The Arab Weekly on US and Russia’s Efforts to Salvage Syrian Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 25, 2016

Pham Quoted by Stars and Stripes on Terrorism in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa

In the News

Sep 25, 2016

Barno and Bensahel Quoted in The Washington Times on US Military Superiority

By David Barno and Nora Bensahel

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