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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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In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Herbst in Washington Examiner: Despite the drama, Trump’s Helsinki performance has forced a tougher US policy against Moscow

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Dagres Quoted in The Independent on Iran Protests on Eve of US Sanctions

By Holly Dagres

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Iran

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Simakovsky Joins VOA to Discuss Russian Interference in US Elections

By Mark Simakovsky

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Russia

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Manning Quoted in VOA on Detention of Chinese Academic

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Manning in the Korea Joongang Daily: Is this time different?

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Goldwyn Quoted in the Houston Chronicle on the Impact of Russia Sanctions on Global Energy

By David Goldwyn

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Russia

In the News

Aug 3, 2018

Preble in The National Interest: The end of the liberal world order

By Atlantic Council

On August 3, 2018, The National Interest published an article by Dr. Christopher Preble titled “Is This the End of the Liberal World Order?” Preble argues that there is a pressing need to address the order’s shortcomings to move forward. More about our expert

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Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2018

Uskowi Joins Sky News Arabia to Discuss the State of Political Affairs in Iran

By Nader Uskowi

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Iran

In the News

Aug 2, 2018

Shaffer Joins Audioboom to Discuss Azerbaijan, NATO, and Russian Geopolitics

By Brenda Shaffer

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NATO
Russia

In the News

Aug 2, 2018

Jordan in Cipher Brief: NATO’s Advancement in Cyber

By Klara Jordan

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