The ATA aims to:

• Promote the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty.
• Educate and inform the public regarding NATO’s missions and responsibilities.
• Promote democracy.
• Promote the solidarity of the populations of the North Atlantic area, and of those whose governments have signed NATO PfP or Mediterranean Dialogue Agreements, and/or those who are directly concerned with the affairs of Euro-Atlantic security.
• Support the development of civil society in the Black Sea area and the Caucasus.
• Conduct research into the role of NATO, and its expansion to the countries of Central Europe and the former Soviet Union.
• Pursue a dialogue with countries bordering the Mediterranean and in the Middle East which work in cooperation with the Alliance.
• Deepen cooperation between the ATA, its Member Associations, the governments of its Member Associations, NATO, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and the EU.
• Foster debate and dialogue in an effort to create a solid understanding of key Alliance issues.
• Engage civil society groups which support peace, security, and broad democratic practices.
• Facilitate the development of strong relationships among its Members in an effort to realize common interest, and achieve common goals.