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 6, 2016

Abouzahr Quoted by The Guardian on Looming Siege Inside Aleppo

By Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

In the News

Feb 6, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Los Angeles Times on Consumer Confidence in Brazil

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Pham Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Boko Haram and Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

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Nigeria

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Vajdich in The Hill: An Important Congressional Task

By Daniel Vajdich

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Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Ricciardone Joins Alhurra’s All Directions to Discuss Syria Peace Talks, ISIS, and Obama’s Mosque Visit

By Francis Ricciardone

Syria

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Polyakova Joins Voice of America’s Encounter to Discuss the Migrant Crisis in Europe and How It Threatens the Schengen Policy

By Alina Polyakova

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Devex Impact Highlights Middle East Strategy Task Force Report

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Pham in L’Observateur du Maroc on the Importance on Noor I

By J. Peter Pham

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Morocco

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Itani and Abouzahr Quoted by DPA International on Syrian Regime’s Increase in Strength

By Faysal Itani and Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

In the News

Feb 4, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on How Russian Involvement in Syria Affects Turkey’s Position in the Region

By Aaron Stein

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Russia Syria