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 6, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Ukrainian Weekly on New Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

Art of Future Warfare

May 6, 2016

USNI News Features Cole in Special on Art and Artists Impact on National Security

By August Cole

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In the News

May 6, 2016

Pham Quoted by World Politics Review on Expanding US Troop Presence in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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North & West Africa

In the News

May 6, 2016

Stein Quoted by Vox on Resignation of Turkish Prime Minister

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

May 6, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: US Sanctions Still Hinder European Business with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

May 6, 2016

Doctrine Man Interviews David Barno and Nora Bensahel

By Barno and Bensahel

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In the News

May 6, 2016

Dungan Joins France Culture’s Culturesmonde Program to Discuss the 2016 US Presidential Election

By Nicholas Dungan

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In the News

May 6, 2016

Pham Quoted by Reuters on Arms Sales to Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

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Nigeria

In the News

May 6, 2016

Younis Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Challenges Facing the Iraqi Government

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

In the News

May 5, 2016

Marczak Quoted by CNBC on Food Shortages in Venezuela

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela