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

Jun 30, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by the Algemeiner on the Role of Gas Trade in the Turkey-Israel Relationship

By Brenda Shaffer

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Israel Turkey

In the News

Jun 30, 2016

Slavin in Al Monitor: Senior American at International Monetary Fund Says Iran Faces ‘Fundamental’ Choices

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Talking TTIP with European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström Featured by the Fiscal Times

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Talking TTIP with European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström Featured by MarketWatch

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Khalilzad Quoted by PTI on US Foreign Policy in Pakistan

By Zalmay Khalilzad

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Pakistan

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Talking TTIP with European Trade Commissioner Malmström Featured by C-SPAN

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Stein Quoted by Deutsche Welle on the Istanbul Terror Attacks

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Healey in Christian Science Monitor: Chinese Cyberespionage is Down. That’s a Win for Obama’s Diplomacy

By Jason Healey

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Metzl Quoted by The Guardian on the Resignation of China’s Internet Censorship Chief

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Stein Quoted by Agence France-Presse on ISIS’ Strategy in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey