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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 26, 2018

Shaffer Joins John Batchelor Show to Discuss Unusually High Oil Price

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Apr 26, 2018

Nordenmann Quoted in Deutsche Welle on NATO Concerns Over Russian Subs in the High North

By Magnus Nordenmann

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Northern Europe

In the News

Apr 26, 2018

Miller Quoted in Al Bawaba on the Impact of General Haftar’s Death on Libya

By Elissa Miller

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Libya

In the News

Apr 26, 2018

Nordenman Joins DW to Discuss NATO Air Base in Iceland

By Magnus Nordenman

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 26, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in DW on NATO’s Relations with Russia

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

In the News

Apr 25, 2018

Lightfoot Quoted in Roll Call on Iran Nuclear Deal and Macron’s Visit to the U.S.

By Jeffrey Lightfoot

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France

In the News

Apr 25, 2018

Manning Joins Phoenix TV to Discuss The Inter-Korean Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 25, 2018

Livingston Quoted in E&E News on Macron’s Visit to the U.S.

By David Livingston

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France

In the News

Apr 25, 2018

Marshall Joins BBC to Discuss Melania Trump’s Role as Host of the Dinner with President Macron

By Capricia Marshall

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France

In the News

Apr 25, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Al Jazeera on Fixation with the ‘Iranian Nuclear Threat’

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran