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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

Jan 18, 2019

Burrows quoted by the Sun on ISIS cyber capabilities

By Mathew Burrows

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Jan 18, 2019

Livingston in World Energy Magazine: Global leadership is lacking after the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris agreement

By David Livingston

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In the News

Jan 18, 2019

Kroenig in The Federalist: Trump’s Not Kidding When He Promises ‘Cutting-Edge’ Missile Defense

By Matthew Kroenig

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Missile Defense Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 17, 2019

Charai in Newsmax: Bolton Is Right About Africa

By Atlantic Council

Africa

In the News

Jan 17, 2019

Bruton Quoted in Bloomberg on African Union Doubts Over Congo Vote Results

By Bronwyn Bruton

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In the News

Jan 17, 2019

O’Toole Quoted in Newsweek on House Republicans voting against Trump Administration lifting sanctions on oligarchs

By Brian O'Toole

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Russia

In the News

Jan 16, 2019

Shaffer in The Hill: The economy, stupid: The key factor for oil prices in 2019

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Jan 15, 2019

Vershbow Quoted in Newsweek on Reports of President Trump Wanting to Withdraw from NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 15, 2019

Livingston in Axios: Solar storage technology is having its time in the sun

By David Livingston

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In the News

Jan 15, 2019

Shaffer Quoted in Foreign Policy on New Natural Gas Group

By Brenda Shaffer

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