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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 12, 2018

Slavin Joins i24 News to Discuss Iran Deal Waivers

By Barbara Slavin

Watch the full discussion here.

Iran

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Westmacott in Politico Magazine: Want to Support the Iranian People? Keep the Nuclear Deal.

By Peter Westmacott

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Iran

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Speckhard in The Hills: Ending Temporary Protected Status Will Exact a Human and Economic Toll

By Daniel V. Speckhard

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Latin America

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Kroenig Joins Fox News to Discuss US Nuclear Strategy

By Matthew Kroenig

Watch the full discussion here.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Woods Quoted in MIT Technology Review on Hackers Potentially Using Smartphone Apps to Blow Up Factories

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Khoury Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss Houthi Rebels in Yemen

By Nabeel Khoury

Watch the full discussion here.

Yemen

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Stein Quoted in Business Insider on Russia’s Military Base in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Russia Syria

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Marczak Joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to Discuss the Temporary Protected Status

By Jason Marczak

Listen to the full discussion here

Northern Triangle

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Lilley Quoted in Foreign Policy on Egypt-Sudan Spat

By Kelsey Lilley

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North Africa Sudan

In the News

Jan 10, 2018

Wayne in The Hill: Decisions on Trio of Trade Partners Loom Large for US in 2018

By Earl Anthony Wayne

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