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 3, 2016

Morningstar Interviewed by HotNews on Romania’s Role in the Energy Sector

By Richard Morningstar

Read the full interview here.

Central Europe

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins BBC Radio to Discuss Results of the OPEC Meeting and Prospects for the Global Oil Market

By Sarah Vakhshouri

Listen to the full discussion here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss Syria Talks

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Shaffer Joins CNBC to Discuss the Results of the OPEC Summit

By Brenda Shaffer

Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Extremism is not Determined by a Handshake

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

Middle East

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Perez in Oilprice.com: Four Ways Latin America Can Achieve Energy Success

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Marczak Quoted by O Globo on the Movement of Goods and Remittances into Venezuela During the Economic Crisis

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Venezuela

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Itani, Stein Join VOA Turkish Service to Discuss Turkish-US Cooperation in Syria

By Aaron Stein & Faysal Itani

Watch the full video here.

Syria Turkey

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

Kempe and Ensor in Handelsblatt Global Edition: In Volatile Europe, Danger and Opportunity Abound

By Kempe and Ensor

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Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Jun 2, 2016

LeBaron and Ashooh in The Chronicle of Higher Education: Americans Ignore Middle Eastern Students at Our Peril

By LeBaron and Ashooh

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Middle East