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

Jul 13, 2022

Shapiro quoted in ABC on Biden’s trip to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Shapiro quoted in DefenseOne on Biden’s Middle East trip and the goals for his visit to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Wechsler interviewed on Arirang about whether Biden’s Middle East trip will be successful

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in Politico on the agenda for Biden’s trip to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Panikoff interviewed on C-SPAN about Biden’s trip to the Middle East and the future of US foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Jul 13, 2022

Zais in Real Clear Energy: American energy interests in Iraq are under direct attack by Iran

By Atlantic Council

Energy Markets & Governance Iran

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Rafiq in The Strategist: Pakistan’s foreign policy reset hits a dead end

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Dr. Riaz in Gulf Times: Ravaged by unsparing floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Ammar Habib Khan quoted in Dawn: The Russian price Pakistan is paying

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Atlantic Council’s event on hostage-taking in Iran covered by Iran International

Iran Middle East