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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

Jan 9, 2018

Hellyer Quoted in France 24 on Egypt Denying Report that it Pressured the Press on Trump’s Jerusalem Move

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Morningstar in Formiche on Energy Sanctions

By Richard Morningstar

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In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Ullman in UPI: Navy Must Break the Mold to Build Up to 355-Ship Fleet

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Manning in Global Times: Trends of Asia in 2018: Trump’s Whimsical Retreat Buffets Continent

By Robert Manning

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Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Ahmad in The Hill: Mistrust is the Original Sin of US-Pakistan Relations

By Javid Ahmad

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Pakistan

In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Handjani Quoted in Scientific American on Climate Change Helping Spark Iran Protests

By Amir Handjani

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Iran

In the News

Jan 7, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: What Tehran Fears is Bread Rioters Joining Ranks with Freedom Seekers

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Jan 7, 2018

Pham Quoted in Financial Times on Somalia’s Call for Debt Relief to Fight Terrorism

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Jan 6, 2018

Shaffer in Fox News: Iran’s Ethnic Minorities are Playing a Vital Role in Protests. Don’t Overlook the Power in the Provinces

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iraq

In the News

Jan 6, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in AP on Iran Protests

By Brenda Shaffer

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