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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

Aug 13, 2018

Fleck Quoted in Newsweek on Merkel-Putin Meeting

By Jorn Fleck

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Germany Russia

In the News

Aug 13, 2018

Preble in War on the Rocks: War memorials might help us avoid future wars

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2018, War on the Rocks published an article by Dr. Christopher Preble titled “Remembrance of War as a Warning.” Preble explores the concept of war memorials as a deterrence measure. He considers new ways to remember America’s wars and how such changes might help us avoid future wars. More about our expert

Conflict English

In the News

Aug 12, 2018

Wald in Forbes: Instead of Tesla, Saudi Arabia Should Invest in Battery Tech

By Ellen Wald

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Aug 12, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: LNG back in the limelight

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Aug 10, 2018

Pham Joins VOA to Discuss Zimbabwe and Mali Elections

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full discussion here.

Sahel South & Central Africa

In the News

Aug 9, 2018

Farkas Quoted in the Wall Street Journal on New US Sanctions Over Nerve-Agent Attack

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Aug 9, 2018

Simakovsky Quoted in Newsweek on Russia Sanctions Over Nerve-Agent Attack

By Mark Simakovsky

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Russia

In the News

Aug 9, 2018

O’Toole Quoted in Bloomberg on Secretary Mnuchin’s Use of Sanctions

By Brian O'Toole

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In the News

Aug 9, 2018

Herbst Quoted in CNBC on New Russia Sanctions

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Aug 9, 2018

Stein Quoted in the Financial Times on Diplomatic Rift Between Turkey and US

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey