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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

Jul 12, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in Defense News on NATO’s New Baltic Command Structure

By Magnus Nordenman

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NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 12, 2018

Simakovsky Quoted in Al Jazeera on Trump’s Demands to NATO to Increase Defense Spending

By Mark Simakovsky

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 12, 2018

Bruton in Foreign Policy: Ethiopia and Eritrea Have a Common Enemy

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Eritrea Ethiopia

In the News

Jul 12, 2018

Burwell Joins WAMU to Discuss Trump and the NATO Summit

By Frances Burwell

Listen to the full discussion here.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 12, 2018

Slavin Quoted in the Nation on Regime Change in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jul 12, 2018

Wieslander quoted in Politico on Europe’s military spending

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Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 11, 2018

Benitez Quoted in the New York Times on Trump’s Relations with NATO and Putin

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 11, 2018

Vershbow Quoted in Quartz on Trump’s Relations with NATO Allies and Putin

By Alexander Vershbow

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 11, 2018

Vershbow Quoted in Daily Express on the Defense Capabilities of NATO and Europe

By Alexander Vershbow

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jul 11, 2018

Fried Quoted in Newsweek on Trump and NATO’s Defense Spending

By Daniel Fried

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NATO Security & Defense