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

Nov 24, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 24, 2021

Asat quoted in Yale News on a student march for Uyghur freedom

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

Nov 24, 2021

Bhusari op-ed on India’s repeal of Farm Laws published in South Asian Voices (Stimson Center)

By Mrugank Bhusari

Read the op-ed here

Civil Society Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 24, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: America and the Arctic

By Atlantic Council

On November 24, Christopher Preble joined his co-hosts of the Net Assessment podcast to discuss US policy towards the arctic region. They discussed how climate change is causing flooding and environmental damage but is also providing new opportunities for navigation, mining, fishing, tourism, and defense. They discussed how US national security and economic interests best […]

China English

In the News

Nov 24, 2021

Bryza joins TRT World to discuss visit of UAE Crown Prince to Ankara

Turkey

In the News

Nov 24, 2021

Shamshur on Skrypin on Servant of the People and Ukraine’s oligarch battles

By Atlantic Council

Ukraine Ukrainian

In the News

Nov 23, 2021

Mezran quoted in The New Arab on Libya’s upcoming presidential elections

By Atlantic Council

Elections Libya

In the News

Nov 23, 2021

Binnendijk and Lindley-French in Defense News: Prioritize NATO’s core task: Collective defense

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk and Julian Lindley-French write that traditional collective defense remains the top priority for NATO, and that it should be reflected in the new Strategic Concept to be released in 2022.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Shorouk News on factors hindering the democratic progress in Libya

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Asat quoted in Deutsche Welle on new footage from Xinjiang shedding light on Uyghur detention camps

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights