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

May 24, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: The Price of Perpetual War

By David Barno and Nora Bensahel

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United States and Canada

In the News

May 24, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Vietnam and the Obama Legacy of Engagement

By Barbara Slavin

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Security & Defense Weapons Trafficking

In the News

May 24, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by World Politics Review on the US relationship with Nordic Countries

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

In the News

May 24, 2016

Eljarh Joins KCRW to Discuss US Policy in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

May 23, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Financial Times on the International Monetary Fund’s Response to Greece’s Debt

By Andrea Montanino

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Greece

In the News

May 23, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by McClatchy on EgyptAir Plane Crash

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 23, 2016

Stein Quoted by Financial Times on ISIS Strategy in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

May 23, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by AFP on the Balance Between Religious Tradition and Modernity

By HA Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 23, 2016

Itani Quoted by Middle East Eye on US Support for Kurds in Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

May 23, 2016

Vajdich Joins Delfi to Discuss US Foreign Policy Toward Europe

By Daniel Vajdich

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