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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Slavin in AXIOS: Renewed sanctions will hurt Iran’s economy, but U.S. benefits uncertain

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Handjani Quoted in Al-Monitor on Renewed Economic Sanctions on Iran

By Amir Handjani

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Iran

In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Pham Quoted in Financial Times on US Readying Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Watts and Trotti on stealthier tanks in Defense One

By Atlantic Council

John Watts and Christian Trotti authored an article to explore how technological trends may produce stealthier tanks in the future, which will have strategic implications.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 5, 2018

Marczak Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Assassination Attempt of Nicolás Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Aug 4, 2018

De Alba Quoted in the Financial Times on Attempted Assassination of Nicolas Maduro

By Mariano de Alba

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Venezuela

In the News

Aug 4, 2018

Gonzalez in The Washington Post: The U.S. anti-smoking campaign is a great model for fighting disinformation

By Geysha Gonzalez

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In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Herbst in Washington Examiner: Despite the drama, Trump’s Helsinki performance has forced a tougher US policy against Moscow

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Dagres Quoted in The Independent on Iran Protests on Eve of US Sanctions

By Holly Dagres

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Iran

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Simakovsky Joins VOA to Discuss Russian Interference in US Elections

By Mark Simakovsky

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Russia