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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.

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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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Content

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Bechev in Al Jazeera: S-400 arrives in Ankara: Crunch time for Turkish foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

The arrival of the Russian missile defence system in Ankara could mark a major rupture between Turkey and the US.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Sultoon quoted in RFE/RL on US Treasury’s ‘oligarch’ designation

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Duclos quoted in Al-Monitor on Iranian foreign minister visit

By Atlantic Council

Iran

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Hellyer quoted in Religion News Service on religious freedom

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Middle East

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Slavin quoted in Heritage Florida Jewish News on Iranian uranium enrichment

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Englebert in the Journal of Democracy: Aspirations and realities in Africa: The DRC’s electoral sideshow

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Fleck quoted in CNBC on US tariffs for French products

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2019

Steve Levine in Axios about the effect of the Supreme Court on populism

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society English

In the News

Jul 11, 2019

Hruby in Real Clear World: Promoting African investment

By Atlantic Council

Africa

In the News

Jul 10, 2019

Engelke in Nikkei Asian Review: Himalayan states must unite to protect mountain environment

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action South Asia