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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Jun 15, 2016

Ward Quoted by The National Interest on Trump’s Perception of NATO

By Alex Ward

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 15, 2016

Marczak Quoted by the Financial Times on US-Venezuela Relations

By Jason Marczak

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United States and Canada Venezuela

In the News

Jun 15, 2016

Cole Featured in FiveBooks for Review of War-Themed Science Fiction Novels

By August Cole

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In the News

Jun 15, 2016

Alperovitch Quoted by Voice of America on Democratic National Committee Hacking

By Dmitri Alperovitch

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Emerging Defense Challenges

Jun 15, 2016

Grundman in Aviation Week: Can Aerospace Avoid US Automakers’ Mistakes?

By Steven Grundman

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In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Alperovitch Quoted by the Washington Post on Russia Hacking the DNC

By Dmitri Alperovitch

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Russia

In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Franco in Latin Trade: Latin American Inequality: Our Undersold Reality

By Arturo Franco

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Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Marczak in Real Clear World: Venezuela: When Will the International Community Intercede?

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Saab Quoted by Bloomberg on Hezbollah’s Future

By Bilal Saab

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In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: A Guide to Stepping it Up in the South China Sea

By Barno and Bensahel

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China