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

Apr 19, 2016

Franco in Latin Trade: Innovation, South of the Border

By Arturo Franco

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Mexico

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Polyakova Quoted by Bloomberg on Russia’s Involvement in the Increase in Popularity of Right Wing Parties in Germany

By Alina Polyakova

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Germany Russia

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Kathimerini on How the Recent Leaks About the Greece’s Financial Program Can Affect IMF Involvement

By Andrea Montanino

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Greece

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Montanino Joins CNBC Italian to Discuss the World Bank and IMF 2016 Spring Meetings

By Andrea Montanino

Italy

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Kathimerini on Greece’s Debt Restructuring and the IMF and World Bank 2016 Spring Meetings

By Andrea Montanino

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Greece

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Manning Quoted by Anadolu Agency on Saudi Strategy for Meetings with Obama

By Robert A. Manning

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Platts on How Low Global Oil Prices are Affecting Iran’s Economy

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Murta Joins TRT World to Discuss Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s Impeachment

By Andrea Murta

Brazil Latin America

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Hassan Joins BBC Arabic to Discuss the Syria Negotiations in Geneva and Hostilities in Aleppo

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan joins BBC Arabic to discuss the Syria negotiations in Geneva and hostilities in Aleppo. Hassan explains the intensification of fighting in Aleppo and its impact on the civilian population, as well as the lack of progress in the Geneva negotiations. He also discusses the continued lack of access to […]

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Marczak Joins CCTV to Discuss the Rousseff Impeachment

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil