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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

May 7, 2018

Healey Quoted in POLITICO on Atlantic Council Report on Cyber Collaboration

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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May 7, 2018

Manning Joins Radio Free Asia to Discuss the Upcoming US- North Korea Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

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May 7, 2018

Corman Quoted in Fortune on Software Vulnerabilities

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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May 7, 2018

Slavin Joins BBC to Discuss Trump’s JCPOA Decision

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

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May 7, 2018

Kroenig Quoted in Axios on the Iran Deal

By Matthew Kroenig

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Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

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May 7, 2018

Rosenblum Joins 1A to Discuss CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel

By Todd Rosenblum

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National Security Security & Defense

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May 7, 2018

Shaffer Joins CNBC to Discuss the Impact of Trump’s JCPOA Decision on the Price of Oil

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

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May 7, 2018

Shaffer in Geopolitical Intelligence Services: Uzbekistan’s Reforms: Opening a New Era in Central Asia?

By Brenda Shaffer

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Central Asia

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May 7, 2018

Ullman in UPI: Three International Issues Converge in Slow-Motion Sept. 10

By Harlan Ullman

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Iran Korea

In the News

May 7, 2018

Slavin Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss the GCC Crisis and Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran