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 1, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Trend on Azerbaijani President Aliyev’s Visit to the United States

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Herbst in The National Interest: How Russia Undermines Nuclear Security

By John E. Herbst

Russian aggression in Ukraine and nuclear saber rattling are jeopardizing the very global nonproliferation efforts that this week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Washington seeks to further. Moscow’s actions deserve a stronger response than they have received, not least to deter potential proliferators and reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Russia

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Stein Quoted by The Week on Russia’s Foreign Policy Strategy Toward Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Rudaw Covers Iraq Task Force Launch and Interviews Younis

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Rudaw covers the Iraq Task Force launch and interviews Senior Fellow Nussaibah Younis on Task Force consultations in Iraq. Watch the full coverage here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Atlantic Council “Smart Homes” Report Highlighted in Politico’s Morning Cybersecurity Tipsheet

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Eljarh Joins Al Jazeera English to Discuss Transitional Governments in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Libya

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Manning in The National Interest: Donald Trump and the Politics of Fantasy

By Robert A. Manning

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Manning in Global Times: Regional Bodies Could Provide Solutions to Growing Nuke Security Threats

By Robert A. Manning

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China Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Accent on the Need for a United Western Response to Russia

By Jorge Benitez

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Russia

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Karatnycky in Politico: Time for Ukraine to Press Reset Button

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Ukraine