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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

Jun 1, 2018

Gedmin Quoted in The Star Tribune on Malian ‘Spiderman’

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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France

In the News

Jun 1, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss North Korea Summit

By Frederick Kempe

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Korea

In the News

May 31, 2018

Kasperek Joins France 24 to Discuss New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

By Marie Kasperek

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Economy & Business

In the News

May 31, 2018

Pereira Joins El Financiero TV to Discuss New Tariffs, Looming Trade War and NAFTA

By Katherine Pereira

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Economy & Business

In the News

May 31, 2018

Pereira Joins El Financiero to Discuss Steel and Aluminum Tariff Announcement

By Katherine Pereira

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Economy & Business

In the News

May 31, 2018

Marczak in The Hill: Regional Response to Venezuela Must Pack a Punch

By Jason Marczak

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In the News

May 31, 2018

Stifel Quoted in Public Knowledge on Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security Joint Reports on Cybersecurity

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 31, 2018

Oosterveld Quoted in Newsweek on Ousting of Spain’s Prime Minister Amid Corruption Scandal

By Bart Oosterveld

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Economy & Business Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

May 31, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss the North Korea Summit

By Frederick Kempe

Watch the full discussion here.

Korea

In the News

May 31, 2018

Oosterveld Quoted in Bloomberg on Trump’s Tariffs

By Bart Oosterveld

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Economy & Business