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 21, 2016

Gold Quoted by The Guardian on ISIS Strategy in Egypt

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

May 21, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Trend News Agency on Israel’s Defense Minister

By Ariel Cohen

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Israel The Caucasus

In the News

May 21, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Los Angeles Times on Egyptair Plane Crash

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 20, 2016

Pham Quoted by Maghreb Arabe Presse on State Department Report on Human Rights in Morocco

By J. Peter Pham

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Morocco

In the News

May 20, 2016

Polyakova Joins Voice of America Georgia to Discuss Russian Propaganda in Georgia

By Alina Polyakova

Watch the full interview here.

Russia The Caucasus

In the News

May 20, 2016

Koranyi in Energy Post: A Bipartisan US Climate Policy – Crazy? Here is What it Could Look Like

By David Koranyi

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Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

May 20, 2016

Ullman in EpicTimes: Trump, Clinton, Sanders: A Game Show Voters Lose

By Harlan Ullman

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 19, 2016

Bryza Quoted by EA Daily on Press Freedom in Azerbaijan

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

May 19, 2016

Gramer featured in The Atlantic on Montenegro’s NATO Membership

By Robert Gramer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

May 19, 2016

Riley and Eljarh Quoted by The Parliament Magazine on Gazprom Proposal

By Riley and Eljarh

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Energy & Environment