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

Jan 21, 2016

Hof Quoted By The New York Times On Syrian Peace Talks

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Jan 21, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Bloomberg on IMF Managing Director Selection Process

By Andrea Montanino

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In the News

Jan 21, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Cameron Finds New Way to Alienate Muslims

By H. A. Hellyer

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United Kingdom

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Gedmin in Politico Europe: Lord Weidenfeld’s European Century

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Vajdich In The Hill: EU Must Halt Spread of Illiberal Democracy

By Daniel Vajdich

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: The Case Against Saakashvili

By Adrian Karatnycky

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The Caucasus Ukraine

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Coote Interviewed By Georgian News Agency On Energy Economics Between Georgia and Azerbaijan

By Bud Coote

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The Caucasus

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Brent Scowcroft Center SOCOM Event Featured in Defense News

By Atlantic Council

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Burrows in The National Interest: Is America Ready for a Multipolar World?

By Mathew J. Burrows

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United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 20, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Bloomberg on IMF Systemic Exemption Clause

By Andrea Montanino

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