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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

Jun 9, 2020

Lipner quoted in the Times of Israel on Netanyahu’s new adviser

By Atlantic Council

Israel

In the News

Jun 8, 2020

Hudson joins the Newsmakers to discuss the UN’s new peacebuilding mission in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jun 8, 2020

Akhtar as a moderator at the University of Lahore Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research: Dr. Tanvi Madan on the China Factor in the Indo-U.S. Relations

By Atlantic Council

China India

In the News

Jun 8, 2020

Nawaz joins the Daily Times to discuss his book “The Battle for Pakistan” as well as domestic and regional dynamics shaping Pakistan today

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 7, 2020

McFate in Strand Magazine: The secret life of mercenaries

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Jun 7, 2020

Oh in NK News: US-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

By Atlantic Council

On June 7, NK News published an article featuring commentary by Dr. Miyeon Oh, Director and Senior Fellow of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Asia Security Initiative. Dr. Oh reflects on the implications of deteriorating US-China relations for North Korea.

China East Asia

In the News

Jun 7, 2020

Bryza joins Pakistan’s Indus TV to discuss Russia’s reported bounties on US and other NATO troops in Afghanistan

Afghanistan NATO

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 20: The Informal Economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in Yahoo Finance on US Jobs Report

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Yade in African Arguments: An open letter from prominent Africans: We cannot remain silent

By Atlantic Council

Africa Human Rights