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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

Feb 25, 2018

Goldwyn Quoted in New York Times on Lower Oil Prices

By David L. Goldwyn

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In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: Iran Wants Return on Investments From Syria, Well… Just Like Russia

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: Tehran’s Paranoia Breeds New, Strange Spy Cases

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Cohen in The Hill: Germany and The US Need a New Beginning in Their Security Relationship

By Ariel Cohen

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Germany

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Egypt’s Natural Gas Reaches New Highs, But Cyprus?

By Charles Ellinas

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Hof Joins CBS to Discuss the Latest Round of Violence in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Hof joins CBS’ Face the Nation to discuss the new round of violence in the Eastern region of Syria this past week. Watch the full discussion here

Syria

In the News

Feb 24, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in CNN on Russian Aggression

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

In the News

Feb 24, 2018

Handjani Quoted in The Washington Post on Iran’s Anti-Government Protests

By Amir Handjani

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Iran

In the News

Feb 23, 2018

Bryza Joins A Haber to Discuss U.S.-Turkey Relations

By Matthew Bryza

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 23, 2018

Ullman in Observer: Parkland Students Provide Glimpse of Grace in America’s Dark Time

By Harlan Ullman

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