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 20, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Toward a New National Security Space Strategy: Time for a Strategic Rebalancing Featured by National Defense Magazine

By Atlantic Council

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Space Technology & Innovation

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Black Sea Energy and Security Conference Featured by Natural Gas Europe

By David Koranyi

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Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: It’s Time to Require Strict Regulation of Gun Ownership

By Harlan Ullman

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

Burwell Quoted by Handelsblatt on the United Kingdom’s Engagement with Europe

By Fran Burwell

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United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 20, 2016

Burwell in USA Today on the Policy Implications of Brexit

By Frances Burwell

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United Kingdom

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Hof in Foreign Policy: A Humanitarian Intervention in the West Wing

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: One Year In, the Iran Nuclear Deal Is Working

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Marczak in Clarin: Argentina and the Pacific Alliance: The Time is Now

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

Jun 20, 2016

Benitez Interviewed by Accent on Upcoming NATO Summit

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 19, 2016

The Economic Decline of Egypt after the 2011 Uprising Featured by Albawaba

By Khan and Miller

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North Africa