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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

Jun 28, 2019

LeBaron quoted in AhramOnline on the Manama workshop

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Slavin joins CGTN America to discuss the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Bryza Joins Indus News to Discuss Afghan Peace Progress

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In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Hudson Quoted in Foreign Policy on the Hiring of Lobbying Firms by Sudan’s Military Ruler

By Cameron Hudson

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In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Nia Quoted in the Washington Post on Refugee Issues

By Gissou Nia

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Iran

In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Jenson in the Washington Post: How cyber operations can help manage crisis escalation with Iran

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In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Tran in The Financial Times: Two proposals for WTO reform

By Atlantic Council

China International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 27, 2019

Bryza Joins TRT News to Discuss the G20 Summit

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In the News

Jun 27, 2019

Slavin Quoted in the Washington Examiner on the Impact of Tensions Between Trump and Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

Program Impact Story

Jun 27, 2019

Baltic Porcupine: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Defend the Baltic States

By Atlantic Council

On June 27, the Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a public discussion on “Baltic Porcupine: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Defend the Baltic States.” The event launched the Scowcroft Center’s latest issue brief, “The Melians’ Revenge: How Small, Frontline, European States Can Employ Emerging Technology to Defend Against Russia” by Dr. TX Hammes. […]

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