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

Apr 9, 2015

Christian Science Monitor Covers Cyber Statecraft Initiative Event

By Atlantic Council

Christian Science Monitor covers an event hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative on the nuclear deal with Iran and the country’s growing cybercapabilities:

Iran

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Pham on al-Shabaab’s Internal Factions

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on al-Shabaab’s internal factions and the potential for future attacks by the militant group:

Somalia

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Khoury on the Saudi Intervention in Yemen

By Nabeel Khoury

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Nabeel Khoury joins Sky News to discuss what can be done in regard to the Houthis taking control of the city of Aden in Yemen and Saudi Arabia’s position on the situation:

Saudi Arabia Yemen

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Wall Street Journal Covers Lagarde at the Atlantic Council

By Atlantic Council

The Wall Street Journal covers an Atlantic Council event with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde:

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Bloomberg Covers Atlantic Council Event Featuring Lagarde

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg covers an Atlantic Council event featuring International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde:

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Reuters Quotes Lagarde From Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

Reuters quotes International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde from an event hosted by the Atlantic Council:

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

Slavin: Building on Iran Deal to Stem Nuclear Proliferation

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on how the nuclear deal with Iran can provide a path forward for nuclear nonproliferation in other nations:

Iran

In the News

Apr 9, 2015

McFate on Death Squads and Private Armies

By Sean McFate

Africa Center Senior Fellow Sean McFate joins 94.1 KPFA’s Letters and Politics to discuss death squads and private armies: Listen to the full interview here.

In the News

Apr 8, 2015

Agence Marocaine de Presse Covers Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

French-language Agence Marocaine de Presse covers an Atlantic Council event on Morocco’s contribution to countering violent extremism: Read the full article here.

Morocco

In the News

Apr 8, 2015

Pham on the US-Morocco Strategic Dialogue

By J. Peter Pham

French-language Le Matin quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the US-Morocco strategic dialogue:

Morocco