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 8, 2016

Riley’s Ukraine vs. Russia and the Kleptocrats Report Featured in Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

By Alan Riley

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Gold Quoted by Mashable on Social Responsibility Versus Security When Flying

By Zack Gold

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In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Eljarh Op-Ed on Libyan Presidential Council Featured in the Digital Journal

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Khoury Joins Al-Jazeera (Arabic) to Discuss The Possibility of US – Iran Deconfliction

By Nabeel Khoury

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Iran

In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Discuss Panama Papers

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Farkas Quoted by The Cipher Brief on Russia’s Record on Arms Compliance

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Apr 8, 2016

Montanino in La Stampa: Economic Uncertainties in Europe

By Andrea Montanino

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In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Farkas Joins MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ to Discuss Trump’s Foreign Policy Platform

By Evelyn Farkas

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Dodge Writes for Foreign Policy on the Crumbling Iraqi Political Process and the Communal Infighting Taking Over

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Toby Dodge writes for Foreign Policy on the weakening Iraqi political system and the further strain that the economic crisis has put on political stability, saying that the future of the country could be marred with civil war because of political in-fighting and a lack of popular representation. Read the […]

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Atlantic Council Digital Marketplace Report Featured in DigitalEurope

By Atlantic Council

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