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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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Content

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Challenges to Israel’s Gas Exports

By Atlantic Council

Energy Markets & Governance Israel

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

Sultoon quoted in Reuters on Iran’s central bank sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

Shaffer joins The John Bachelor Show to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

Newman inducted into the Government Hall of Fame

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

McFate on the new rules of war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 20, 2019

Lipner joins BICOM to discuss Israeli election results

Elections Israel

In the News

Sep 19, 2019

Dagres joins the Monocle to discuss tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Sep 19, 2019

Ambassador James B. Cunningham testifies on Afghanistan in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Security & Defense

Notes for the Board

Sep 19, 2019

DFRL Addresses NATO staff in Brussels

By Atlantic Council

On September 19, Associate Director Lukas Andriukaitis gave a keynote speech on countering disinformation and led a table game at NATO Away Day 2019 in Brussels, Belgium. In attendance were 60 NATO PDD staff, including Ambassador Ildem Tacan.

In the News

Sep 19, 2019

Michel in Maanpuolustus: Finnish defence policy: One American’s perspective

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Northern Europe