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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

Apr 15, 2018

El-Gamal Joins NPR to Discuss Missile Strikes in Syria

By Jasmine El-Gamal

Listen to the full discussion here

Syria

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Haring Joins Obozrevatel to Discuss U.S.-Russia Conflict and Syria

By Melinda Haring

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Syria

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Metzl in Tech Crunch: Is America’s National Security Facebook and Google’s Problem?

By Jamie Metzl

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Manning in The Hill: The UN’s Relief Efforts in NK are Well-Intentioned But Misguided

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Strong Role for Gas in Fast-Changing Energy Outlook

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Slavin in AXIOS: With Iran Deal on the Line, France, Britain Win Trump’s Favor in Syria

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran Syria

In the News

Apr 14, 2018

Haring Quoted in Hromadske on Reforms in Ukraine

By Melinda Haring

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Ukraine

In the News

Apr 13, 2018

Åslund Quoted in Polygraph on Russian Sanctions’ Impact on its Economy

By Anders Åslund

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Russia

In the News

Apr 13, 2018

Braga Joins CGTN America to Discuss Summit of the Americas

By Roberta S. Braga

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Latin America

In the News

Apr 13, 2018

Miner Quoted in CNBC on Trump Skipping Summit of the Americas

By Sean Miner

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Latin America