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 23, 2016

Hruby Joins CNBC Africa to Discuss Investment in East Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

East Africa

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Hruby Joins CNBC Africa to Discuss Investment in African Businesses

By Aubrey Hruby

East Africa

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Pavel Quoted by The Wall Street Journal on US Presidential Candidates’ Comments on Brussels Attacks

By Barry Pavel

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Gramer Quoted by Milwaukee Public Radio on the Brussels Terrorist Attacks and the Future of NATO

By Robbie Gramer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Grigas Quoted by Natural Gas Europe on Nord Stream 2

By Agnia Grigas

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Itani Quoted by the Washington Post on Suspects of Brussels Terrorist Attacks

By Faysal Itani

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Western Europe

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Itani Quoted by Time on the Brussels ISIS Attacks

By Faysal Itani

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Western Europe

In the News

Mar 22, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by Oil and Gas Journal on Eastern European Countries’ Reliance on LNG

By Brenda Shaffer

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Eastern Europe

In the News

Mar 22, 2016

DeLevie-Orey Joins National Public Radio to Discuss US Relations With Cuba and the US-Cuba Embargo

By Rachel DeLevie-Orey

Cuba United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 22, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Mashable on the Challenge for Security Officials in Belgium

By Jorge Benitez

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Western Europe