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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 15, 2018

Khoury Quoted in Gulf News Palestine on Ideology and Financial Interests Guiding Trump’s Israel Policy

By Nabeel Khoury

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Israel Middle East

In the News

Jan 14, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus, Israel Falling Behind Egypt in Energy Prospects

By Charles Ellinas

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Israel Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Jan 14, 2018

Wieslander Joins Folk och Försvar to Discuss European Security

By Anna Wieslander

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jan 14, 2018

Fishman Quoted in CBC News on Cryptocurrencies and Sanctions.

By Edward Fishman

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Russia Venezuela

In the News

Jan 14, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: Khamenei’s Solitary Stance Portends Power Struggle

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Jan 13, 2018

Hussein in Al Ittihad: Women in the Energy Sector: A Driving Force for Empowerment

By Bina Hussein

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In the News

Jan 13, 2018

Gopalaswamy Joins The Wire to Discuss What Trump’s Tweet on Pakistan Means For India

By Bharath Gopalaswamy

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India Pakistan

In the News

Jan 12, 2018

Halawa Quoted in The New York Times on the Increasing Legal Action Being Taken Against Egyptian Arts and Satire

By Hafsa Halawa

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 12, 2018

Fried Quoted in Bloomberg on Treasury Department’s Russian Oligarch List

By Daniel Fried

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Russia

In the News

Jan 12, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Arab News on President Trump Approving Iran Nuclear Deal for Final Time

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran