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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 1, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Vox on Bolton’s Latin America Speech

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Venezuela

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Slavin in Axios: Trump Administration Blinks on “Zero” Oil Exports from Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Slavin in Al Monitor: US Fails to Shield Humanitarian Trade with Iran as Sanctions Loom

By Barbara Slavin

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Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Charai in Newsmax: Netanyahu’s Secret Visit to Oman: What Does it Mean?

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Uskowi Joins VOA Persian Service to Discuss Iran’s Influence on Brazil Election

Iran

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Marczak Quoted in NBC News on Bolsonaro Victory in Brazil

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in WSJ on Russian Trolls

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo spoke to the Wall Street Journal about online trolls from Russia and their activities targeting Americans.

Disinformation English

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Dungan Quoted in Bloomberg on Political Health of Global Leaders

By Nicholas Dungan

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In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Burchfield in the National Interest: Iran Relies on Foreign Militias and Young Shia Muslims to Fight Its War in Syria

By Emily Burchfield

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Iran

In the News

Oct 30, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in McClatchy on Disinformation Around Florida Elections

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo spoke to McClatchy about the disinformation campaigns around the midterm elections, specifically in Florida.

Disinformation Elections