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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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Program Impact Story

Apr 25, 2019

Venezuela after Maduro: A Vision for the country’s future

By Atlantic Council

On April 25, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a discussion that laid out a vision for what the future of Venezuela could look like after democracy is restored. US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams provided a policy address calling for inclusion to accelerate Venezuela’s democratization process, noting that dissident Chavismo […]

Democratic Transitions Latin America

In the News

Apr 25, 2019

Hellyer Quoted in Al-Monitor on Constitutional Referendum in Egypt

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 25, 2019

Hellyer in The Globe and Mail: Until the Arab world enjoys fundamental rights, there will be many more springs to come

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 24, 2019

Alami joins TRT World to Discuss Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks

By Mona Alami

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In the News

Apr 24, 2019

Slavin Quoted in Ecns on Oppositions to U.S. Ban on Iran Oil Export

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Apr 24, 2019

Fried Quoted in The Telegraph on US Sanctions On Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

By Daniel Fried

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In the News

Apr 24, 2019

Fried Quoted in The Telegraph on US Sanctions On Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

By Daniel Fried

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Iran

In the News

Apr 24, 2019

McFate Quoted in New Eastern Europe on NATO’s Future

By Sean McFate

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 24, 2019

Duclos quoted in Globe Post on French Policy in Libya

By Michel Duclos

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Libya

In the News

Apr 23, 2019

LeBaron Quoted in Think Progress on Kushner’s Rejection of Two-State Solution

By Richard LeBaron

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Israel