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

Explore the podcast series

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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Benitez Quoted by ABC on NATO’s Response to Russia

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Foreign Policy on Islamophobia in the United States

By H.A. Hellyer

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United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Herbst in PRISIM: Assessing and Addressing Russian Revanchism

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Stein Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on ISIS’ Changing Strategy

By Aaron Stein

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In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Grigas in The Hill: How the United States Can Confront Moscow’s Frozen Conflicts

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Stars & Stripes on the Credibility of NATO Deterrence

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Restoring the Power and Purpose of the NATO Alliance Featured by RFE/RL

By Jones and Burns

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Corman Quoted by Politico on Campaign Hacking

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Jul 4, 2016

The New West Berlin: We Need More Europe

Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council, spoke in an interview with Agnieszka Niezgoda.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 4, 2016

ABC Australia Interviews Hassan on Karada Attack

By Kawa Hassan

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan delves deep into the reasons for such a bloody and barbaric attack against civilians in Baghdad just days before the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.  Watch the full video here.

Iraq