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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

Nov 19, 2019

Slavin quoted in TRUTHOUT on the impact of economic sanctions on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 18, 2019

Morningstar joins NPR to discuss Gordon Sondland, who is scheduled to testify in the public impeachment hearings

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 18, 2019

Dagres quoted in L’Orient Le Jour to discuss the stakes of the Iranian protest

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2019

Lipner in The Washington Post: Israel’s politics are stuck in limbo. Things show no sign of improving.

By Atlantic Council

Elections Israel

In the News

Nov 17, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Gloomy outlook: Aphrodite moves to exploitation

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Slavin joins BBC World News to discuss Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Hunter joins Al Jazeera to discuss impeachment proceedings

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Dagres quoted in Washington Post to discuss the influence of the economy on current and past Iranian protests

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Investors Evaluating Aramco IPO As Iran Claims Discovery Of New Oil Field

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

McFate joins the WBUR Here & Now podcast to discuss the commodification of warfare

By Atlantic Council

Africa Defense Industry