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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

Mar 22, 2018

Khoury Quoted in Arab News on a Resolution on Yemen’s Civil War

By Nabeel Khoury

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Yemen

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Itani Quoted in The Christine Science Monitor on Israel and Lebanese Organization

By Faysal Itani

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Israel

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Hruby in AXIOS: Historic free trade agreement will be a boon to African growth

By Aubrey Hruby

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In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Oosterveld Quoted in Handelsblatt Global on EU Reprieve on US Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

By Bart Oosterveld

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In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in Defense News on Norway Potentially Agreeing to Additional US Marine Presence

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Kempe Quoted in CNBC on the Five Biggest Geopolitical Risks for 2018

By Fred Kempe

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In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Forbes on Venezuela’s Economic Crisis

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Hellyer Quoted in Financial Times on Egypt’s Upcoming Elections

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Manning in Foreign Policy: Is Abdulla Yameen Handing Over the Maldives to China?

By Robert A. Manning

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China

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Michael Carpenter Joins joins Ali Velshi to Discuss President Trump Congratulating Vladimir Putin on His Election Win

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia