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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 8, 2018

Manning Quoted in Star and Strips on Trump Meeting With North Korea’s Leader

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Mar 8, 2018

Pham Joins i24 News to Discuss Secretary Tillerson’s Africa Trip

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa

In the News

Mar 7, 2018

Manning Quoted in VOA on North Korea’s Willingness to Talk

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Mar 7, 2018

Hruby Quoted in Ventures on Africa House at SXSW 2018

By Aubrey Hruby

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Africa

In the News

Mar 7, 2018

Fried Quoted in The Washington Post on U.S.- Poland Tensions

By Daniel Fried

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Poland

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Khourt in The Cairo Review of Global Affairs: The Meaning of Eastern Ghouta and Assad’s “Victory”

By Nabeel Khoury

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Marczak Quoted in CNBC on US-Mexico Relations

By Jason Marczak

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Mexico

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Livingston in AXIOS: America’s Missed TPP Moment May Harm Energy Opportunities

By David Livingston

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Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Stein Quoted in The Washington Post on Kurds Pulling Back From ISIS Fight

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Miller in Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy: The Cycle of Crime and Civil War in Libya

By Elissa Miller

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Libya