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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 2, 2018

Manning Quoted in the Straits Times on Elections

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Nov 2, 2018

Slavin Quoted by AFP on Iran Sanctions

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Nov 2, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in Quartz on Iranian Influence Campaign Targeting Indians on Twitter

By Ben Nimmo

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Iran

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Braga Quoted in NYT on Bolsonaro’s Cabinet

By Roberta Braga

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Brazil

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Coyle in The Hill: Angela Merkel’s Political Passing

By James J. Coyle

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In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Marczak Quoted in El Universal on Central American Migrants’ Impact on US Midterms

By Jason Marczak

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In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Shaffer Joins the Batchelor Show to Discuss Azerbaijan Energy

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in Foreign Policy on Kremlin Misinformation Around US Midterms

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo speaks to Foreign Policy about potential foreign interference in advance of the 2018 midterm elections in the United States.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Braga in the Hill: Brazil Election Shows it’s Time for Digital Resilience

By Roberta Braga

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Brazil

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Cohen Quoted in Newsweek on Russia Sanctioning Ukraine Oligarchs and Politicians

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia