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 19, 2016

Daniels Joins Kurdistan 24 to Discuss Blinken’s Visit With Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani

By Owen Daniels

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Sep 19, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Iran President to Avoid Obama in Brief Visit to UN

By Barbara Slavin

Read the full article here.

Iran

In the News

Sep 19, 2016

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on Turkey’s Role in Syria

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

Syria Turkey

In the News

Sep 18, 2016

Itani Quoted by Time on How a Mistaken US-Led Air Attack Could End the Syria Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Sep 18, 2016

Cole in The National Interest: Think the US and Europe Have a Lock on the 21st-Century Defense Market? Think Again.

By August Cole

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In the News

Sep 17, 2016

Schechter Quoted by NPR on Colombia’s Pending Peace Agreement

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

Sep 17, 2016

Stein Quoted by Vocativ on US and Turkey Uniting Against ISIS

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Sep 17, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Financial Times on Egypt Freezing Assets of Human Rights Activists

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Sep 17, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Agence France-Presse On Sunni Islam Ancient Dispute

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Sep 17, 2016

Ellinas in Cyprus: FLNG for the East MED?

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe