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

Jul 13, 2016

Hellyer in Al Monitor: Why Sisi, Erdogan Won’t be Making Up Anytime Soon

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

North Africa Turkey

In the News

Jul 13, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on Turkey’s Foreign Policy Changes

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Jul 13, 2016

Farkas Joins BBC to Discuss Obama’s Policies in Ukraine

By Evelyn Farkas

Listen to the full interview here.

Ukraine

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 13, 2016

Burwell Quoted by McClatchy on the Impact of Women in Leadership Positions on Foreign Policy Decision-Making

By Frances Burwell

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 13, 2016

Burwell Quoted by the Star Tribune on Theresa May Stepping in as Prime Minister

By Frances Burwell

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 13, 2016

Burwell Joins the Diane Rehm Show to Discuss Theresa May Becoming Prime Minister

By Frances Burwell

Listen to the full interview here.

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 13, 2016

Montanino Joins Radio Rai 1 to Discuss the Consequences of Brexit for the London Financial Hub

By Andrea Montanino

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 13, 2016

Burwell Quoted by CNN on Incoming UK Prime Minister Theresa May

By Fran Burwell

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United Kingdom

In the News

Jul 13, 2016

Montanino Joins CNBC to Discuss the Italian Financial System

By Andrea Montanino

Italy

In the News

Jul 13, 2016

Hof and Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on US-Russian Cooperation in Syria

By Hof and Itani

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Russia Syria