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 23, 2016

Pham Quoted by US News on US Involvement in Sudan and South Sudan

By J. Peter Pham

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East Africa Sudan

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Wilson in Mitteldeutsche Zeitung on US Presidential Elections

By Damon Wilson

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In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Stein Quoted by The Hill on Iraqi Militia Group Connections with ISIS

By Aaron Stein

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Iraq

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Atlantic Council Event with Argentinian Trade Minister Featured in Miami Herald

By Atlantic Council

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Latin America

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Atlantic Council Cybersecurity Event Featured in GCN IT News

By Atlantic Council

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Saab Quoted by Voice of America on Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Cut Arms Funding to Lebanon

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Middle East Saudi Arabia

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: Why We Still Need the Draft

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Cole Featured by Bayonet & Saber on “Ghost Fleet”

By August Cole

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Art of Future Warfare

Feb 23, 2016

Art of Future Warfare Initiative Featured in MIT News

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 23, 2016

Hasik Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Raytheon’s Partnership with Foreign Aerospace Companies

By James Hasik

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Defense Industry Security & Defense