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

Jun 16, 2016

Hellyer in CNN: Don’t Ignore Threat of Extremist Nationalism

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

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In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Herbst Quoted by RFE/RL on Ukrainian Arms Smuggling

By John E. Herbst

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Pavel Quoted by Time on Trump’s Allegations of ISIS Support

By Barry Pavel

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In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Stein in War on the Rocks: Fear and Loathing in the Levant: Turkey Change Its Syria Policy and Strategy

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Pham Quoted by Morocco World News on Boko Haram Activity in Libya

By J.Peter Pham

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Libya

In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Nordenman Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss NATO Operations in Eastern Europe

By Magnus Nordenman

Watch the full video here.

Eastern Europe NATO

In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Miller and Gold in Foreign Affairs: Egypt’s Theory of Terrorism

By Miller and Gold

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North Africa

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 16, 2016

Atlantic Council Brexit Events Featured by the European Institute

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 16, 2016

Morningstar Quoted in and BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2016 Mentioned by Scientific American on the Future of Renewables

By Richard L. Morningstar

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Energy & Environment

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 16, 2016

Montanino Joins Radio Rai 1 to Discuss the Economic Consequences of Brexit

By Andrea Montanino

Listen to the full interview here.

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