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

Feb 29, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Never, Ever Elect a One-Term Senator as President

By Harlan Ullman

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 29, 2016

Karatnycky in The Atlantic: Poland’s Long Fall From Grace

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Poland

In the News

Feb 29, 2016

Cole in War on the Rocks: Close Quarters Anarchy: Megacity Warfare Brought To Life In The Division

By August Cole

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In the News

Feb 29, 2016

Slavin Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss the Effectiveness of the Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

Watch the full interview here.

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Feb 28, 2016

Atlantic Council Event On Norwegian Gas Featured in Natural Gas Europe

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 28, 2016

Atlantic Council Alliance at Risk Report Featured in USA Today

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 27, 2016

Nordenman Joins Sweden’s National Public Radio to Discuss the US Coming Back to Iceland With Maritime Patrol Aircrafts

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 27, 2016

Ricciardone and Morningstar Quoted by RotaHaber on the PYD and the Importance of UK-Turkish Energy Cooperation

By Francis Ricciardone and Richard Morningstar

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 27, 2016

Ricciardone Quoted by Hurriyet Daily News on Ceasefire in Syria

By Francis Ricciardone

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Syria

In the News

Feb 27, 2016

Cohen Joins Russian TVC Channel to Discuss US-Russia Relations

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia