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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In the News

May 14, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in The National News on Xi’s attempt to bring Macron into China’s peace efforts in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China France

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May 14, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in The New York Times on campus protests and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Alkhatib mentioned in Breitbart on campus protests

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Israel

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May 14, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg to discuss Biden’s Rafah arms stance

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

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May 14, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Monitor on Hamas-Israel diplomacy talks

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Conflict Israel

In the News

May 14, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow in Newsweek

By Didi Kirsten Tatlow 

On March 12th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow published an article in Newsweek about the Chinese influence in the annual Asian-American parade, marked by the exclusion of controversial political or religious groups.

China Resilience & Society

In the News

May 14, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC to discuss the political ramifications of student protests against the war in Gaza

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Elections Human Rights

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May 14, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in The Huffington Post on State Department’s Diversity Chief

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Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

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May 14, 2024

Fulton quoted in The Guardian on China’s mediation role in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

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May 14, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss Hope Hicks testimony

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law