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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 13, 2018

Miner in The Diplomat: US Speaks Its Mind on China’s Strengthening Relationship With Latin America

By Sean Miner

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China Latin America

In the News

Feb 13, 2018

Brummer Joins The Foreign Policy Association to Discuss China’s Economic Expansion

By Chris Brummer

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China

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Celia Joins El Salvador to Discuss Trump’s Immigration Policy

By Juan Felipe Celia

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Northern Triangle

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Ahmad in The National Interest: The Major Flaws in Afghanistan’s Intelligence War

By Javid Ahmad

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Afghanistan

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Alami in Asharq Al-Awsat: The Disruptive Regional Role of Iran’s Ideology

By Mona Alami

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Iran

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Braw in POLITICO: Europe Isn’t Ready to Face Modern Threats

By Elisabeth Braw

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Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Haid in Middle East Eye: Why Did Russia Abandon Afrin?

By Haid Haid

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Fairbank Quoted in BuzzFeed on Vlad Lupan Being Removed From His Post

By Timothy Fairbank

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Russia

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Bryza Quoted in Haber Turk Newspaper on U.S.-Turkey Relations

By Matthew Bryza

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Pham Joins CGTN America to Discuss Zuma’s Departure Drama

By J. Peter Pham

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South Africa