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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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 23, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Think Progress on Trump’s Threat to Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jul 23, 2018

Kroenig Quoted in Vox on Trump’s Threat to Iran

By Matthew Kroenig

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Iran

In the News

Jul 23, 2018

Slavin Quoted in The Hill on Trump’s Threat to Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jul 23, 2018

Braga Quoted in Axios on Brazil’s Presidential Election

By Roberta Braga

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Brazil

In the News

Jul 23, 2018

Pham Joins CGTN to Discuss China-Rwanda Relations

By Peter Pham

Watch the full discussion here.

China East Africa

In the News

Jul 22, 2018

Dagres Joins BBC to Discuss Trump’s Iran Tweet and Pompeo’s Iran Speech

By Holly Dagres

Listen to the full discussion here.

Iran

In the News

Jul 22, 2018

Slavin in Axios: Pompeo invokes human rights to defend administration’s Iran policy

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jul 22, 2018

Slavin in AXIOS: Pompeo invokes human rights to defend administration’s Iran policy

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jul 22, 2018

Wilson in Kathimerini: Name deal would be stronger with broader support

By Damon Wilson

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The Balkans

In the News

Jul 22, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus urgently needs solar desalination

By Charles Ellinas

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Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment