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

Jun 28, 2024

Alkhatib joins France24 to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Fulton quoted in China Global South Project on the China-Arab Forum

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China Middle East

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Warrick referenced in Politico on why so many “day after plans for Gaza amount to no plan at all

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Benny Gantz’s war cabinet resignation

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Conflict Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg to discuss Secretary Blinken’s trip to the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Middle East

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Jerusalem Post on Israeli-Saudi normalization as part of a US defense treaty

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Defense Policy Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Wall Street Journal on US defense treaty with Saudi Arabia and Israeli normalization

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg TV to discuss Israeli forces freeing four hostages

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Alkhatib in The Free Press: Israel Killed 31 of My Family Members in Gaza. The Pro-Palestine Movement Isn’t Helping.

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Human Rights Middle East

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Jun 28, 2024

Lipner in Foreign Affairs: Israel Is Losing America

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Conflict Human Rights