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 16, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on US and Turkish Involvement in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Stein Quoted by Gazette Observer on ‘Cessation of Hostilities’ in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

C-SPAN Features the Atlantic Council Panel Discussion on its Launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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Iraq

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Politico Features Atlantic Council Launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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Iraq

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Foreign Policy Features Atlantic Council Kick Off of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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Iraq

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Shaffer Joins CNBC to Discuss Falling Oil Prices Amidst Russia and Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Freeze Oil Production

Russia Saudi Arabia

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Eljarh Joins ABC Radio to Discuss New National Unity Government in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Stein and Kroenig Join The American Interest to Discuss Turkey’s Many Wars and the Iran Deal’s Future

By Matthew Kroenig and Aaron Stein

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Iran Turkey

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Karatnycky in Politico: Ukraine: Into and out of the abyss

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Ukraine

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Cohen Joins TRT World to Discuss Falling Oil Prices

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.