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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

Feb 21, 2020

Cunningham joins NPR to discuss the Afghan Peace Process and recent 7-day ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Feb 20, 2020

Jensen writes fictional account of future great-power conflict

By Atlantic Council

Senior Fellow Benjamin Jensen uses fiction to explore the future battlefield.

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 20, 2020

RFE/RL spotlights Herbst and the Ukraine Reassurance Tour

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security Partnerships

In the News

Feb 19, 2020

Bryza quoted in Trend News Agency (Azerbaijani) on negotiations about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict

By Atlantic Council

Azerbaijani Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 19, 2020

Slavin quoted in CNBC on Iran’s parliamentary elections

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Feb 19, 2020

Hudson joins Voice of America to discuss Sudan’s decision to transfer al-Bashir to the ICC

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Baughman McLeod joins TRT World to discuss effects of climate change on extreme weather and actions to take

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Pyper joins BBC to discuss Bezos’ Earth Fund

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Kadhim quoted in the Associated Press on Shiite cleric al-Sistani

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Hruby quoted in the New York Times on Pompeo’s Africa visit

By Atlantic Council

Africa East Africa