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 14, 2016

Hof Quoted by Business Insider on a ‘Plan B’ for Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Cohen Joins Voice Of America Russia to Discuss Bernie Sanders’ Foreign Policy

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Riley Quoted by Energy Post on How the European Commission is Dealing with Nord Stream 2

By Alan Riley

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Gold Quoted by al Ahram on the Ceding of Two Egyptian Islands to Saudi Arabia and Saudi-Iran-US Relations

By Zack Gold

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Iran North Africa

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Ward in War on the Rocks: Hillary Clinton’s And Bernie Sanders’ Foreign Policies On Display

By Alex Ward

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Diplomatic Relations Between China, Taiwan, and Kenya

By Jamie Metzl

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China East Africa

In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Hellyer in The National: British Muslims Poll Analysis Misses the Mark

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Apr 14, 2016

Gold in International Centre for Counter-Terrorism: Salafi Jihadist Violence in Egypt’s North Sinai – Local Insurgency to ISIS Province

By Zack Gold

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In the News

Apr 13, 2016

The East African Features Atlantic Council Event with Former Director of Israeli Counterterrorism Bureau

By Atlantic Council

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Israel

In the News

Apr 13, 2016

Atlantic Council Event with Albanian Prime Minister Featured in Foreign Policy

By Atlantic Council

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The Balkans