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 4, 2016

Blanford in Now Media: Hezbollah Readies for Offensive Near Arsal

By Nicholas Blanford

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Middle East Syria

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Gramer Quoted by Politico on US Military Presence in Europe

By Robbie Gramer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Cohen in Trend: United States, Russia Fail to Arrange Meaningful Pathway Forward to End Karabakh Conflict

By Ariel Cohen

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Mezran Joins RSI to Discuss the New Unity Government in Libya and the Political and Security Challenges Facing the Country

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Atlantic Council Report on Low Oil Prices and Saudi Arabia Authored by Seznec Featured by The Fuse

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Nord Stream 2 Featured in Natural Gas Europe

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Ullman in UPI: With Members Under Attack, Where Has NATO Gone?

By Harlan Ullman

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Herbst in The Rand Blog: How Russia Undermines Nuclear Security

By John E. Herbst

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Russia

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Mezran Quoted by Digital Journal on Italy’s Involvement in Libya’s Transitional Council

By Karim Mezran

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Italy Libya

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Pham Quoted by the Maritime Executive on Regional Geopolitics between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf of Aden

By J. Peter Pham

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Saudi Arabia Yemen