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 18, 2016

Sen in Nikkei Asian Review: Iran Torpedoes Deal to Freeze Oil Output

By Amrita Sen

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Iran

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Blanford in Now Media: The Ghost of Qana

By Nicholas Blanford

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Middle East

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Sennes Quoted by The Cipher Brief on Impeachment Proceedings in Brazil

By Ricardo Sennes

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Brazil

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 18, 2016

Burwell Joins The Diane Rehm Show to Discuss What Britain’s Potential Exit From the European Union Could Mean For Global Markets

By Frances G. Burwell

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United Kingdom

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Pham and Hruby Quoted by Aujourd’hui Le Maroc on Morocco’s Economic Diversification

By J. Peter Pham and Aubrey Hruby

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Economy & Business Morocco

In the News

Apr 18, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Trump, Cruz, Sanders Radicalizing Angry Americans

By Harlan Ullman

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 17, 2016

Herbst Joins Ukraine TV to Discuss Ukraine’s New Cabinet

By John E. Herbst

Ukraine

In the News

Apr 16, 2016

Brzezinski Quoted by the EU Observer on the West’s Decision Not to Give Ukraine Military Support

By Ian Brzezinski

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Ukraine

In the News

Apr 16, 2016

Slavin Quoted by the Washington Examiner on Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Keep Pumping Oil at a Maximum Level

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 16, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Washington Post on Ukraine’s New Prime Minister

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine