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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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In the News

Oct 18, 2019

Daragahi joins WBUR to discuss Turkey’s military campaign in Syria after agreeing to ceasefire

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 18, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Oil-Rich Kazakhstan Begins The Long March Towards Renewables

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Oct 18, 2019

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss the U.S.-Turkey agreement re northern Syria

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 18, 2019

Crow quoted in The Wall Street Journal on rising markets

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Politics & Diplomacy Trade and tariffs

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Oct 17, 2019

Wechsler quoted in The Washington Post on the Pentagon’s campaign on Islamic State

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in Vox on U.S.-Turkey deal

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 17, 2019

Itani quoted in Ahval on the U.S.-Turkey deal

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 17, 2019

Hunter joins Al Jazeera to discuss challenges facing the White House

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Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

Alami joins TRT World to discuss the YPG considering a deal with the Syrian regime

Middle East Security & Defense