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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

Nov 10, 2018

Brummer in Fintech Policy: Whatever Challenges the US Faces in Regulating Cryptocurrencies, the EU Faces Far More

By Chris Brummer

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In the News

Nov 10, 2018

Slavin Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss the Messaging Battle with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Nov 9, 2018

Pham’s New Position of Special Envoy of Great Lakes Region in Africa Elaborated Upon in Reuters

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Nov 9, 2018

Pham’s New Position of Special Envoy of Great Lakes Region in Africa Detailed in Foreign Policy

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Nov 9, 2018

Goldwyn Joins Marketplace to Discuss Keystone XL Pipeline

By David L. Goldwyn

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In the News

Nov 8, 2018

Manning in YaleGlobal: The Global Impact of US Midterms

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Nov 8, 2018

Joyner in War on the Rocks: Does the U.S. Military Really Need More Strategists?

By James Joyner

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In the News

Nov 8, 2018

Jones in The Hill: Support Marine’s Families, not Iran’s Terror-sponsors

By James L. Jones, Jr.

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In the News

Nov 7, 2018

Dungan Quoted in Express UK on US Midterm Elections

By Nicholas Dungan

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In the News

Nov 7, 2018

Ullman in Financial Times: Iran and Others Will Find Ways to Evade Sanctions

By Harlan Ullman

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Iran