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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

May 28, 2016

Hof Quoted by The National on US Middle East Policy

By Fred Hof

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Syria

In the News

May 27, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Trend on Prospects for Nagorno-Karabakh Settlement Following Azerbaijan-Armenian Presidential Meeting

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

May 27, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Explain the Significance of Obama’s Visit to Hiroshima

By Jamie Metzl

Japan

In the News

May 27, 2016

Herbst Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Potential Reactions to NATO

By John Herbst

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NATO Russia

In the News

May 27, 2016

European Energy Security Conference Quoted by Daily News on US Energy Development

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

May 27, 2016

Knights Writes for Foreign Policy on the Need to Secure Baghdad from ISIS

By Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force member Michael Knights writes for Foreing Policy on the need to secure Baghdad from ISIS to prevent rise of Shia militia control.  Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

May 27, 2016

Marczak Quoted by New York Times on Venezuela’s Economy

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

Emerging Defense Challenges

May 27, 2016

Daily Sabah Features Turkey Defense-Industrial Policy

By James Hasik

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

Governance and Cybersecurity

May 27, 2016

Corman Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on What is the Government’s Role in the Internet of Things?

By Josh Corman

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In the News

May 26, 2016

Report on Transatlantic Strategy for Tunisia Discussed by Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

By Atlantic Council

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North Africa