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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 13, 2019

Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

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Afghanistan Corruption

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Oct 12, 2019

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

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Bryza joins BBC World News to discuss Turkey’s military operation in Syria

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Security & Defense Syria

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Oct 11, 2019

Benitez quoted in Stars and Stripes on whether or not Turkey can be removed from NATO

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NATO Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Katz quoted in Al-Monitor on Russia’s position in the Middle East

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 11, 2019

Herbst joins CNN to discuss Yovanovitch and the latest with Ukraine

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Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World News Bulletin to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s military incursion into northern Syria

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Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Katz in Lobe Log: Trump’s Kurdish Fumble: What’s in it for Putin?

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Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Nawaz in India Today on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

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Afghanistan Corruption