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 5, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” and the Once-Again Forgotten War

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Trend on the South Caucasus and Karabakh

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Gedmin in The American Interest: A Message From Our Leader

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Knights Writes for Al Jazeera on Sectarianism in Iraq and the Effect ISIS has on Sectarian Violence

By Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights writes for Al Jazeera on how ISIS’s presence in Iraq has actually fostered a sort of community-building program between Sunni and Shia communities who had previously been fighting each other.

Iraq

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Stein Joins Al Jazeera Arabic to Discuss US-Turkey Relations

By Aaron Stein

Watch the full interview here.

Turkey

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Mezran Quoted by Voice of America on International Engagement with Libya’s Transitional Government

By Karim Mezran

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Libya The Gulf

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Pham Quoted by Foreign Policy on US-Gabon Relationship

By Peter J. Pham

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In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Forbes on Innovation in Mexico

By Peter Schechter

This article details the rise of small and medium sized businesses and innovative start-ups by Mexican entrepreneurs. Businesses that create more knowledge or skills-intensive jobs within Mexico are helping to wean the country off its traditional reliance on exporting commodities, oil and gas, and cheap labor (via remittances) for economic growth.

Mexico

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Aronsson Quoted by Business Insider on Trump’s Foreign Policy Stance on NATO

By Lisa Aronsson

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Elections NATO

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Bloomberg on Greece’s Possible New IMF Loan

By Andrea Montanino

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Greece