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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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Oct 24, 2019

Itani quoted in the Petroleum Economist on oil and trouble in the Gulf

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Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Oct 24, 2019

Simakovsky quoted in NPR on weapons systems helping Ukraine’s conflict with Russia

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Conflict Defense Industry

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Oct 24, 2019

Simakovsky joins Voice of America Ukraine to discuss how Ukraine can use increased US attention in its favor

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Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

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Oct 24, 2019

McFate quoted in the MIT Technology Review on why the United States is ill-equipped for the new rules of war

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Conflict Defense Policy

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Oct 24, 2019

Slavin joins the Hinckley Institute to discuss Iranian history and policy

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Civil Society Corruption

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Oct 23, 2019

Morningstar in Kyiv Post: Don’t disrupt support for Ukraine’s energy independence

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Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Oct 23, 2019

Warrick quoted in Politicus USA on Ambassador Bill Taylor’s testimony

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Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 23, 2019

Ullman in UPI: Flawed thinking hinders American foreign policy — or lack thereof

By Harlan Ullman

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 23, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World to discuss possible Trump impeachment and the Congressional testimony of Ambassador William Taylor

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Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 22, 2019

Katz quoted in MEED on Russia’s role in Syria

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Russia Security & Defense