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 12, 2016

Pham Quoted by Christian News Today on Influence of South Sudanese Transition Government on Fighters

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

East Africa

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Hof in the Huffington Post: Take a Deep Breath

By Frederic C. Hof

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Saab Quoted by the Associated Press on Hezbollah in Syria

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Syria

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Lightfoot in The Cipher Brief: More than Meets the Eye

By Jeff Lightfoot

Read the full article here.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss UN South China Sea Ruling

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

China

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Pham Joins Secure Freedom Radio to Discuss South Sudan and Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full interview here.

East Africa

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Hof Quoted by Washington Post on Potential US Partnership with Russia on Syria

By Frederic Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Stein in Middle East Eye on Party Split in Far Right Turkish Politics

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 12, 2016

Wilson Joins Radio Poland to Discuss Washington’s Growing Role in European Politics After Brexit

By Damon Wilson

Listen to the full interview here.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2016

Hassan Addresses the European Parliament on Security in Iraq

By Kawa Hassan

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan addresses the security and defense subcomittee of the European Parliament on security in Iraq. Read the full article here.

Iraq