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

Aug 3, 2016

Slavin Quoted by the Washington Post on the Money Paid to Iran Before the Release of US Prisoners

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Hruby Quoted by Global Trade Review on China’s Involvement in African Industrial Projects

By Aubrey Hruby

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Africa China

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Eljarh Joins Sky News to Discuss US Airstrikes on Sirte

By Mohamed Eljarh

Libya

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on Turkey-US Relations

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

Nawaz in Philly.com: Trump Doesn’t Get Citizenship, Sacrifice

By Shuja Nawaz

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In the News

Aug 2, 2016

Mezran, Eljarh Quoted by the Associated Press on US Airstrikes in Libya

By Eljarh and Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the Relationship Between Russia and Trump

By Evelyn Farkas

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

McGrath in AllAfrica: South Africa: A Primer On South Africa’s Municipal Elections – What’s At Stake and Why It Matters

By Chloe McGrath

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

Corman Quoted by TechTarget on DevOps Security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

Woods Featured by Politico on Hackers that Make Political Donations

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense