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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In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz in The Russia Program: What Underlies Moscow’s Good Relations with the US’s Middle East Partners in the Ukraine War Era?

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Iran

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Lipner quoted in The Wall Street Journal on a potential entity to govern Palestinian society

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Israel

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz quoted in Tukye on tensions between Iran and Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in VOA on shipping in the Red Sea

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on defensive posturing in the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales quoted in Shore News Network on Biden administration policies toward Houthi rebels

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Dijkstal quoted in Doha News on the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP)

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales quoted in Daily Caller on US responses to Houthi rebels and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Novo quoted in The National on South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Atlantic Council mentioned in Politico on an interview at the Council with Qatari Prime Minister

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Israel