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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 15, 2019

Itani joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Syrian regime’s new deal with the Kurds and President Assad’s goals

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Turkey sanctions

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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Oct 14, 2019

Manning in The National Interest: Will AI Cripple or Leapfrog Developing Nations’ Growth?

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Technology & Innovation

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Oct 14, 2019

Warrick joins KCBS Radio to discuss Turkish and Kurdish troops continuing to battle in Syria

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Middle East Security & Defense

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Oct 14, 2019

Katz quoted in The Washington Post on Russia’s relations in the Middle East

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 14, 2019

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Trump’s sanctions on Turkey

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Oct 14, 2019

Speranza joins a Defense News panel to discuss upcoming US military exercises in Europe

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Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Oct 14, 2019

Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Oct 13, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Gas has a future but must cut costs, Cyprus could see delay amid EEZ furore

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

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Oct 13, 2019

Bryza joins BBC to discuss Turkey’s military incursion in to Syria

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