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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

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jun 20, 2018

Manning Quoted in Yonhap News on the Aftermath of the US-North Korea Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jun 20, 2018

Francis in The American Interest: Three Glimpses of the Future

By Diane Francis

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 19, 2018

Vershbow in RealClearWorld: NATO Can Help Itself by Pulling Ukraine Closer Now

By Alexander Vershbow

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 18, 2018

Charai for the Gatestone Institute: The Diplomatic Big Bang

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 18, 2018

Gedmin in Penn Live: Do CEOs Really Make for Good Political Leaders?

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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In the News

Jun 18, 2018

Ullman in UPI: President Paradox: Can Trump Turn Disruptions into Productive Policy?

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jun 17, 2018

Manning in Global Times: Take Northeast Asian States On Board to Solve North Korea Crisis

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jun 17, 2018

Pavel Quoted in The Hill on Trump’s Decision to Cancel Military Exercises with North Korea

By Barry Pavel

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Korea

In the News

Jun 17, 2018

Geers Quoted in The Hill on the Russian Threat to Undersea Cables

By Kenneth Geers

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Cybersecurity Russia

In the News

Jun 16, 2018

Gallon Joins BFM Business to Discuss the Trump-Macron Relationship

By Jérémie Gallon

Watch the full discussion here.

France