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

Mar 25, 2016

Speranza in Newsweek: The Political Fallout in Europe of the Brussels Blasts

By Lauren Speranza

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Western Europe

In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Aronsson Quoted by Business Insider on the Biggest Problems Facing European Militaries

By Lisa Aronsson

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In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Vajdich in The American Interest: Why Putin’s Turkey Sanctions Will Boomerang

By Daniel P. Vajdich

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Stein Quoted by The Guardian on European Union Expectations of Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Healey in The Christian Science Monitor: Why the FBI Will Eventually Reveal Its iPhone Hack to Apple

By Jason Healey

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In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Pham Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on How Low Oil Prices are Affecting Nigeria’s Energy Industry

By J. Peter Pham

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Economy & Business Nigeria

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Farkas Quoted by the Associated Press on NATO’s Strategy Against ISIS

By Evelyn Farkas

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Stefanini Quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Brussels Terrorist Attacks and the Future of European Security

By Stefano Stefanini

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Khan Quoted by al Ahram on the Economics and Politics in the Middle East in the post-Arab Spring Era

By Mohsin Khan

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Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Gedmin in Politico Europe: For Europe, Trump Rise Comes at Worst Time

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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Elections European Union