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 15, 2016

Nordenman in Defense One: To Confront Russia’s Subs, NATO Should Team Up on ASW Aircraft

By Magnus Nordenman

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NATO Russia

In the News

May 15, 2016

Saab in The National: The Arab Peace Initiative Can and Should Be Revived

By Bilal Saab

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Middle East

In the News

May 14, 2016

Pham Joins CNN to Discuss Nigeria Talks on Battling Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

Watch the full interview here.

Nigeria

In the News

May 14, 2016

Bruton Quoted by The Daily Beast on the Kony 7 and the LRA

By Bronwyn Bruton

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In the News

May 14, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign

By Jamie Metzl

China

In the News

May 13, 2016

Corman’s Keynote at the IoT Conference Quoted by the Register

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 13, 2016

Business Insider Features Atlantic Council Report Effective Defense of the Baltics

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

May 13, 2016

Politico Features Atlantic Council Report Last Call for TTIP

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

May 13, 2016

Blanford in Now News: Mystery Surrounds Death of Hezbollah Commander

By Nicholas Blanford

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In the News

May 13, 2016

Wilson Joins Voice of America Georgian Service to Discuss the Joint US-UK-Georgian Military Exercises

By Damon Wilson

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The Caucasus