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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Jan 5, 2018

Manning in Foreign Policy: Will Global Trade Survive 2018?

By Robert Manning

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Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Shaffer in The Washington Institute: Provinces Lead the Center in Iran’s Protests

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Ahmad in The Hill: Mafia Politics Threaten Afghan Security as Much as Insurgency Does

By Javid Ahmad

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Afghanistan

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Shaffer Joins the John Batchelor Show to Discuss Oil Markets in Iran

By Brenda Shaffer

Listen to the full discussion here.

Iran

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Bechev in Ahval: Bulgaria’s EU Presidency is Good News for Turkey

By Dimitar Bechev

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Handjani Quoted in Bloomberg on Iran Protests

By Amir Handjani

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In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Carpenter in Foreign Policy: Ukraine Needs U.S. Help to Fight Corruption

By Michael Carpenter

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Ukraine

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Der Spiegel Magazine on Iran Protests

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Slavin Joins CBC Canada to Discuss Fallout from Iran Protests

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 4, 2018

Jiménez Quoted in the Latin American Advisor on Colombia’s anti-drug Efforts

By Andrea Saldarriaga Jiménez

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Colombia